Italy Round 13

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Atalanta vs Napoli Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Atalanta:
Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Djimsiti; Hateboer, Pasalic, Koopmeiners, Soppy; Ederson; Lookman, Zapata

Napoli:
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Kim, Jesus, Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Lozano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Second-placed Atalanta welcome the league leaders Napoli to Bergamo in a derby match on Saturday. The Bergamaschi have started the new season in solid way. They were unbeaten after the opening 10 rounds, registering seven victories and three draws. But coach Gian Piero Gasperini's men suffered a painful defeat to Lazio two weeks ago. Nevertheless, the atmosphere in the squad is still good, while the players confidence is high. Overal, Atalanta managed to beat Sampdoria, Verona, Torino Monza, Roma, Fiorentina and Empoli last weekend, while shared the points with Milan, Cremonese and Udinese. The good results pleased the fans and they hope to see European football next season. Gasperini has most of the players ready for this match, but Marten de Roon and Davide Zappacosta remain out through injury. Luis Muriel is rated as doubtful with an adductor problem. Therefore, Duvan Zapata may start after recently returning from injury. He like to play against the Partenopei and have a good record in the last period. The Colombian striker has been directly involved in six goals in his last six league matches against Napoli. Ademola Lookman will probably be his partner in attack after impressing on the last matches.

Napoli are the leaders in Serie A with 32 points, five more than second-placed Atalanta and six more than AC Milan. The Vesuvians are in fantastic form, winning the last eight matches in Serie A. The atmosphere in the squad is excellent, while the players confidence is very high. Some of the results have to be respected, like the away victories over Roma, Milan and Lazio. They were also successful in Europe, securing the first place in Group A of the Champions League. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the new star of the team. The Georgian international has been directly involved in 11 goals in 12 league matches for Napoli this season. Kvaratskhelia wasn't at desired level at Anfield on Tuesday, but this match is an ideal opportunity to continue with goals. Coach Luciano Spalletti has most of his key players available, but some of them could be tired. According to me, Spalletti made mistake with the decision not to rest players like Victor Osimhen or Kvaratskhelia against Liverpool. The 63-year-old tactician should consider resting Osimhen following his exertions over the past week. Three matches in just seven days could be too much for him as he was injured in the previous period. The problem is who could replace him. Giacomo Raspadori has not scored a goal nor providing an assist against Atalanta in his career, while Giovanni Simeone has played more minutes against La Dea than any other side, but managed to score just once in Serie A. Central defender Amir Rrahmani is sidelined through injury, so either Leo Ostigard or Juan Jesus will join Kim Min-jae in the heart of defense.

Atalanta vs Napoli Prediction:

Napoli have lost to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, but they played good. It is clear they are main favorites for Scudetto. In addition, the Partenopei are in fantastic form in Serie A winning the last eight matches. That includes the away wins at Roma, Milan and Lazio. According to me, Napoli are too strong for Atalanta.

Atalanta vs Napoli Pick: Napoli to win @ 2.15 with Pinnacle

 

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Roma vs Lazio Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Roma:
Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Karsdorp, Cristante, Matic, Zalewski; Zaniolo, Pellegrini; Abraham

Lazio:
Provedel; Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Marusic; Vecino, Cataldi, Alberto; Pedro, Anderson, Zaccagni

This is "Derby della Capitale", a match between Lazio and Roma. According to locals, this derby is "much more than just a game." The Roman derby has been the scene of several actions related to the political views of the fan bases. Lazio's ultras often use fascist symbols on their banners and they have displayed racist behavior in several occasions during the derbies. Remarkably, Lazio reflects its fans' sentiments. Unlike Roma or almost every other team in the Series A, Lazio's roster is devoid of black players. When it once imported one, Dutchman Aron Winter, he quickly left after the team's fans hounded him with chants of "nigger Jew."

Here are few interesting statistical information. The first derby was played on 8 December 1929, and finished 1:0 for Roma. The first goalscorer was Rodolfo Volk. Lazio won its first derby almost three years later, on 23 October 1932. The highest victory in a derby was the 5:0 win of Roma during the season 1933/34. However, Lazio holds the record of the most victories in a single season - four during the season 1997/98. The two sides have met twice in Serie A and twice in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Lazio won 3:1 and 2:0 in the league, and 4:1 and 2:1 in the cup. In one occasion the derby was played as a Coppa Italia Final, on 26 May 2013. Lazio won 1:0 thanks to Senad Lulic's goal. Francesco Totti is the all-time top scorer in the Derby della Capitale with 11 goals. As of 20 March 2022, there have been 156 competitive meetings between the teams in Serie A. Roma have won 56 and Lazio 40, while the remaining 60 games finished as draws.

Both Roma and Lazio played in Europa League on Thursday night. Roma managed to secure the knockout stage by winning 3:1 against the Bulgarian side Ludogorets at Stadio Olimpico. Mourinho's men were huge favorites, but needed some referee's help. Roma were one goal down after the first half, but two penalties converted by captain Lorenzo Pellegrini put the Giallorossi in front, before Nicolo Zaniolo scored the third in the 85th-minute. The atmosphere in the squad is very good now. Mourinho is still without Paulo Dybala, Georginio Wijnaldum and Leonardo Spinazzola due to injury. Teenager Cristian Volpato, who scored at Verona last weekend could become the second-youngest goalscorer in the derby with 18 years and 356 days.

Lazio sit fifth in Serie A, eight points behind the leaders Napoli. Nevertheless, they are still ahead of some big names like Inter and Juventus. I think the fans are not fully satisfied, but a victory against city rivals could definitely pleased them. Maurizio Sarri's men have suffered a painful defeat to Feyenoord and finished as third in Group F of the Europa League. That means Lazio will continue in UEFA Conference League. The Biancocelesti also suffered defeat from Salernitana in Serie A last weekend. The reason for the poor results is not a secret - the absence of Ciro Immobile. He is out injured and Sarri has no adequate replacement. To be worse, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is also sidelined through suspension. Lazio now must avoid the third successive defeat, or the crisis will culminate.

Roma vs Lazio Prediction:

Roma should win the derby. The players confidence is high after the Europa League victory over Ludogorets. Lazio suffered a painful home defeat to Salernitana last weekend. The Biancocelesti also suffered defeat from Feyenoord on Thursday. Worst of all, they are without two key players as Ciro Immobile is injured, while Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is suspended. It is clear the guests are very handicapped and Roma should take advantage from this situation.

Roma vs Lazio Pick: Roma to win @ 2.06 with Pinnacle

 

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Atalanta vs Napoli Pick: Napoli to win @ 2.15 with Pinnacle

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Roma vs Lazio Pick: Roma to win @ 2.06 with Pinnacle

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