Napoli can't win for the fourth match in a row. This series started with a draw against Torino. It was followed by a defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League and a points split with Inter in the league. In the last round, the Adzurri hosted Atalanta at Diego Armando Maradonna. The Bergamaschi led by two goals thanks to Miranchuk and Scamacca before the break. The final score was set by Gian Piero Gasperini's men after Compeiners' goal in the 88th minute. The defeat, however, does not quite reflect what was happening on the pitch. The Neapolitans had plenty of chances for a goal, but it didn't add up. According to the understat portal, Napoli had 1.83 goals on the xG metric, while Atalanta had 1.56. The Partenopeans also dominated the field in the aforementioned match against Torino. Prior to this winless streak, Francesco Calzone's side had beaten Juventus and Napoli. And in the meeting with Cagliari, the three points from the Neapolitans went to 90+6 minutes.

Monza solved the question of preserving the residence with a victory over Cagliari. On this occasion, already in the match of the next round "brianzolli" lost. So, last Saturday Roberto Palladino's wards minimally lost to Torino away. After 30 matches, the team has in its asset 42 points and occupies the 11th line. It is important to note that due to disqualifications Papa Gomez and Pessina will definitely miss this meeting. These losses will make things extremely difficult for the brianzoli.

It should be said that Napoli has almost the biggest underachievement in statistical metrics in the league. Thus, the Adzurri are 8.54 goals per xG and 8.09 points per xPTS. At the same time, by xGA the team conceded 3.33 more goals than they should have. Monza demonstrates the opposite indicators. Thus, "brianzoli" on xGA "missed" 10.05 goals in their gates, and on xPTS should score 7.51 points less. Roberto Palladino's side have solved the problem of retaining their place in the table and are definitely not looking to qualify for the European Cup. Napoli will have to close the gap and secure the best position possible. Obviously, the Azzurri are much more motivated before this meeting. Calzone's charges must rehabilitate themselves for previous failures.