Napoli vs Torino Prediction & Betting Tips (8 March)

7th in Serie A with 8 points behind 4th place, Napoli should have a lot of trouble qualifying for the next Champions League. On the other hand, getting a European folding seat remains on the ropes. Due to the checkered results, the reigning Italian champion has already had 3 different coaches in this 2023/2024 exercise. More consistent since the arrival on the bench of Francesco Calzona, Victor Osimhen's teammates were first held to a draw at Cagliari 1-1 before winning at Sassuolo 1-6 and against Juventus at the weekend last 2-1. In the round of 16 of the Champions League, Naples drew against Barcelona 1-1 and travels to Catalonia next Tuesday for the return match.

Well stuck in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Torino is currently 10th in Serie A and has 6 points behind his opponent of the day. A defeat this Friday would seriously jeopardize its chances of securing European qualification. After having managed to string together 6 games without a setback, 3 wins and 3 draws, Ivan Juric's men performed less well over the last 3 days. They first lost to Lazio 0-2 and Roma 3-2 before sharing the points at home with Fiorentina last weekend 0-0.

Naples must still do without the striker recruited this winter Ngonge and the potentially starting midfielder Cajuste, insufficiently recovered from their physical problems. However, no other absences were to be deplored this Friday evening. Francesco Calzona will therefore be able to count on the essential Osimhen (11 goals and 3 assists in 16 SA matches).

Alongside him, Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia (9 goals and 4 assists in SA) should take his place, who has found the net 3 times in the last 2 days. Winter recruit Hamed Traoré could start in midfield again.