Sassuolo vs Napoli Predictions

• Napoli have won nine of their 10 clashes with the bottom 10
• Sassuolo have lost five of their last six games
• Victor Osimhen has scored in both of Francesco Calzona’s first two games in charge

Napoli to grab vital win

Napoli are onto their third manager of the season in Francesco Calzona and he’s still searching for his first win since taking charge. The new Partenopei boss led his side to a 1-1 draw against Barcelona in his debut, before another draw against Cagliari at the weekend.

However, the Serie A champions were leading until late in that game and their improved displays suggest they can secure all three points at Sassuolo. The Neroveri are 17th and in danger of dropping into the second tier, having lost five of their last six games.

Sassuolo have suffered 15 defeats in 25 league games this term and their 3-2 home defeat to Empoli at the weekend was a hammer blow. With the hosts in a mess, the visit of Victor Osimhen could be a problem. Last season’s Serie A top scorer has struggled this term but after scoring in his first two games since returning from AFCON, he looks back to his best under Calzona.

Napoli have won nine of their 10 meetings with the bottom seven in Serie A this season, with those accounting for all but one of their league wins this term. Given that fine record against the league’s strugglers, an improved Napoli should be able to take maximum points against a Sassuolo side who are in terrible shape.