On Sunday, May 7, Napoli will face Udinese in a crucial match that could decide their fate in the ongoing Serie A season. The Naples-based team, led by manager Luciano Spalletti, is currently second in the table, just two points behind league leaders Juventus. With just three games left to play, Napoli needs to win all their remaining matches and hope that Juventus slip up in at least one of theirs.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the upcoming match between Udinese and Napoli, which will be played at the Dacia Arena, and analyze the tactics, team news, key stats, and predictions for the match.
Tactics
Napoli is expected to line up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lorenzo Insigne leading the attack and Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski, and Matteo Politano providing support from the midfield. The midfield duo of Fabian Ruiz and Tiemoue Bakayoko will be tasked with controlling the midfield and preventing Udinese from launching counterattacks.
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Udinese, on the other hand, is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Fernando Llorente and Stefano Okaka leading the attack. Their midfield will consist of Jens Stryger Larsen, Tolgay Arslan, Rodrigo De Paul, Walace, and Nahuel Molina. Their three-man defense will be anchored by Samir, Bram Nuytinck, and Kevin Bonifazi.
Team News
Napoli will be without the services of full-back Elseid Hysaj, who is suspended for the match. Defender Kalidou Koulibaly and forward Dries Mertens are also doubtful for the match due to injuries.
Udinese will be without the services of midfielder Jean-Victor Makengo, who is suspended for the match. Defender Rodrigo Becao and midfielder Tolgay Arslan are also doubtful due to injuries.
Key Stats
Napoli has won six of their last seven matches against Udinese in all competitions. However, they have struggled away from home in recent matches, winning just one of their last six away matches.
Udinese has won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, drawing three and losing two. They have also failed to score in three of their last four matches.
Prediction
Napoli is the clear favorite to win the match, given their superior form and quality of players. However, Udinese is a tough opponent to beat at home, and Napoli cannot afford to take them lightly.
We predict a 2-1 win for Napoli, with Insigne and Osimhen scoring the goals for the away team.
Keywords: Napoli, Udinese, Scudetto, Serie A, Dacia Arena, Luciano Spalletti, Lorenzo Insigne, Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski, Matteo Politano, Fabian Ruiz, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Fernando Llorente, Stefano Okaka, Jens Stryger Larsen, Tolgay Arslan, Rodrigo De Paul, Walace, Nahuel Molina, Samir, Bram Nuytinck, Kevin Bonifazi.
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