It has been a season to remember to this point for Napoli, as the Italian giants already appear to be on the cusp of winning a first Serie A title since the 1989-90 campaign. The team from Naples will be heavy favorites in the Napoli vs Cremonese betting odds this weekend, as they go in search of a sixth straight victory to extend their advantage at the summit to 16 points.
However, Cremonese has already beaten Napoli once this term, and will be bidding to end their winless run in Serie A this weekend. The latest soccer betting odds and soccer picks for Serie A today’s soccer matches can be found here.
Napoli vs. Cremonese Information
Napoli vs Cremonese
Location: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, Italy.
Date and Time: Sunday, February 12, 2023. 2:45 PM ET.
How to Watch: Paramount+
Napoli vs. Cremonese Recent Scores
This will be the third meeting between the sides this season. Napoli were comfortable 4-1 winners in the reverse fixture between the Serie A teams in October. However, Cremonese picked up a historic victory in Naples in the most recent meeting.
The Serie A strugglers progressed through to the next round of the Coppa Italia after holding Napoli to a 2-2 draw after normal time, and claiming victory from the penalty spot. The Cremonese stats also show that Napoli has never previously recorded back-to-back wins against their rivals this weekend.
Napoli vs. Cremonese Betting Analysis
Napoli Facts To Know
It has been a long wait for Partenopei to celebrate a top-flight Italian title. Not since the days of Diego Maradona has Napoli been the king of Italy. However, there is a sense that the long wait could soon be coming to an end based on their dominant showings in Serie A throughout this season.
Napoli already sits 13 points clear at the top of the standings, and they have won an impressive 18 of the 21 games that they have played. They have also bounced back after suffering a first defeat of the season at the hands of Inter Milan by winning their previous six fixtures in the Italian top-flight.
Their home record throughout the season has been exceptionally impressive, and this weekend they will be looking to win a ninth consecutive home game for the first time since 2016. Furthermore, they have only managed to win nine straight home games on four previous occasions in their history. The Napoli odds suggest that they should be able to achieve that feat.
Cremonese Facts To Know
It has been a very strange season for Cremonese, as the Serie A newcomers have struggled throughout the campaign in league fixtures. However, they have managed to record four wins in the Coppa Italia, eliminating Napoli and AS Roma in consecutive rounds. In truth, survival isn’t yet out of the question, as they remain just ten points from safety, but their league form does suggest that they have a mountain to climb.
They will be huge outsiders in the Napoli vs Cremonese betting odds this weekend. That is based on their recent outings in the league, as they have lost four of their previous five.
Their two most recent defeats have been picked up at home, with their latest loss coming against Lecce last weekend. However, on the road, they have picked up five points, two more than they have managed at the Giovanni Zini Stadium.
Updates
There is just one injury for Massimiliano Alvini to contend with this weekend, as defender Luka Lochoshvili is out until the middle of February with a muscle injury. Meanwhile, Luciano Spalletti will have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend.
Napoli vs. Cremonese Betting Preview
Moneyline:
Napoli: -550
Cremonese: +1200
Draw: +650
Spread:
Napoli: (-2): +137
Cremonese: (+2): +137
Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-225) Under 2.5 (+175)
Napoli vs. Cremonese Betting Prediction
The fact that the visitors have never suffered successive defeats against their hosts this weekend makes Napoli vs Cremonese betting a little trickier this weekend. However, we find it extremely challenging to see past the high-flying Serie A leaders.
Their home form this term has been exceptional, and a record-breaking ninth straight success in front of their home fans almost appears a formality. We expect a strong performance by Napoli, and the spread bet looks to offer the most value this weekend.
Pick: Napoli (-2) +137
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