The Case for Napoli: The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona has become a fortress, with Napoli unbeaten in their last 20 home Serie A matches. Currently sitting third, they boast a formidable attack that has netted 30 times this season. Their ability to consistently score at least twice in home games (11 out of 20 matches) suggests they will have too much firepower for a struggling visitor.

The Case for Sassuolo: While Sassuolo languish in 11th place and are winless in their last four away trips, they remain a dangerous “bogey” team capable of scoring against anyone. They proved their threat in a 2-2 draw with Milan recently. Napoli’s defense has been leaky at home, conceding in six of their last eight, giving Sassuolo hope that they can turn this into a high-scoring shootout if they are brave enough.

The Verdict: This encounter pits Napoli’s imperious home record against Sassuolo’s unpredictability. While the hosts are heavy favorites, their tendency to concede at home combined with Sassuolo’s ability to find the net creates an intriguing dynamic. Will Napoli’s superior quality shine through, or will Sassuolo’s counter-attacking threat expose the cracks in the Neapolitan defense?