Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Luckster

In what is a heavyweight Italian showdown this weekend, Atalanta will welcome reigning Serie A champions Napoli to Bergamo on Sunday afternoon.

Atalanta

Starting with the hosts, getting their Champions League play-off adventure underway with a 2-0 loss away at German giants Borussia Dortmund earlier in the week, Atalanta will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, last seen in Serie A action putting in a rugged performance as they secured a 2-0 victory against Lazio, Raffaele Palldino’s side have reignited their European dreams and they will be looking to claim a heavyweight scalp when they return to Bergamo on Sunday afternoon. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on February 5th thanks to a sensational 3-0 romp at home against Juventus, Atalanta are enjoying an extended domestic flurry. In fact, the former Fiorentina boss has not seen his squad suffer a single Serie A defeat since opening the New Year.

Atalanta Team News

Missing out in midweek after picking up a recent thigh issue, Atalanta are once again expected to be without Italian international Giacomo Raspadori on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, former AC Milan starlet Charles De Ketelaere remains on the sidelines with a knee issue.

Reportedly attracting plenty of heavyweight European interest ahead of the summer transfer window, Brazilian ace Ederson will start in the middle of the park. Swedish international Isak Hien could be handed a full recall at the back and should make a first domestic appearance since January 25th.

Napoli

As for the visitors, while Napoli might have made real history last season as they stormed their way to an iconic fourth Serie A crown, Antonio Conte’s side have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around. Eventually forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against historic rivals Roma last time out, the former Chelsea boss also has some mounting pressure on his shoulders in Naples. Watching their Coppa Italia adventure come to an end on February 10th as they suffered penalty shootout heartbreak at home against Como, Sunday’s guests have already accepted that they will relinquish their Serie A crown in 2026. However, it should be highlighted, Conte’s side stormed their way to a 3-1 victory when they welcomed Atalanta to town for their reverse top-flight battle on November 22nd.

Napoli Team News

Not featuring since the end of October, former Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue and will not play any part here. Likewise, dealing with a recent muscle injury, Napoli are sweating over the fitness of midfield talisman Scott McTominay.

Notching eight Serie A strikes since arriving from Manchester United on a season-long loan switch last summer, Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead Napoli’s charge. Making a late cameo appearance off the bench last weekend after returning from a groin issue, Billy Gilmour should get some more minutes under his belt.

Atalanta vs Napoli Key Factors to Consider

• When Atalanta and Napoli met for their reverse Serie A showdown on November 22nd, the reigning Italian champions claimed a 3-1 victory in Naples.
• Napoli have recorded just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
• Atalanta have not suffered a single Serie A defeat since opening the New Year.
• La Dea have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions in Bergamo.
• The reigning Serie A champions have seen their previous five appearances across all competitions finish with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Already accepting that they will relinquish their Serie A crown this season, Napoli find themselves at the heart of a public wobble. Mustering just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions, Conte’s side have also shown some worrying defensive issues. It should be noted, with the reigning Italian champions seeing all of their previous five outings finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from Bergamo on Sunday afternoon.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Luckster