Napoli 1-0 AS Roma

Current streaks

Recent form

Napoli

Napoli have displayed impressive form in their recent matches, maintaining their position at the top of Serie A with 26 points from 12 games. The Partenopei enjoyed a remarkable four-match winning streak in Serie A, which was unfortunately halted by a heavy 3-0 defeat to Atalanta, followed by a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan. Despite the recent setback, Napoli's defensive record remains solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches. Their attacking prowess, while not prolific, has been consistent with 1.33 goals scored per game. Notably, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, more defensive encounters. The 3-1 victory over Como stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run, whilst the clean sheet away at AC Milan is particularly impressive given the calibre of the opposition.

AS Roma

AS Roma's recent form has been notably inconsistent, with the team struggling to maintain a positive momentum. The Giallorossi have lost three of their last six matches, including a heavy 5-1 defeat away to Fiorentina, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Their defensive record is concerning, having conceded 12 goals in these six matches, an average of 2 per game. Despite this, Roma have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. Their goal-scoring has been modest, with 1.33 goals per game, contributing to their current 12th position in Serie A. The team's inability to secure back-to-back wins and their negative goal difference of -4 highlight the challenges they are facing in finding consistent form.

Recent home/away form

Napoli

Napoli have been in formidable form at home, securing five consecutive victories before their recent 3-0 defeat to Atalanta. Their impressive run included a high-scoring 5-0 thrashing of Palermo in the Coppa Italia, showcasing their attacking prowess. The Partenopei have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in their last six home matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid as well, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. The team's overall goal difference of +8 in this period underlines their dominance at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Interestingly, 67% of their home matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating that fans have been treated to some entertaining, high-scoring affairs.

AS Roma

AS Roma have been struggling away from home, failing to secure a single victory in their last six away matches. The team have drawn three and lost three, with their most recent outing ending in a 1-1 draw against Union St. Gilloise in the Europa League. Roma's defensive frailties are evident, as they have conceded a concerning 12 goals in these six games, averaging two goals conceded per match, and have yet to keep a clean sheet. Their attack has also been underwhelming, managing only six goals in this period. The standout result in this run is the heavy 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina, which highlights Roma's vulnerability on the road. With 83% of these away games seeing both teams score and a third of them featuring over 2.5 goals, Roma's matches tend to be eventful, albeit not always in their favour.