Fiorentina vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (17 May)

Currently in position to play the preliminary rounds of the Europa Conference League, Fiorentina occupies 8th place in Serie A with one game less and 2 points ahead of 9th Naples. La Viola must therefore remain vigilant but it can also look ahead since it has, with one match less, 6 units of expenditure on 7th place, qualifying for the Europa League. After having lined up 3 matches without a loss, 2 victories and 1 draw, the Tuscans were surprised on the pitch of Hellas Verona 2-1. Last Monday, they reacted by dominating Monza 2-1. In the Europa Conference League, Fiorentina has just eliminated Club Brugge 4-3 after the two-legged matches and will face Olympiakos in the final. Napoli has disappointed a lot this season and finds itself on an unfavorable waiver to win. award a European folding seat.

Indeed, the 2023 Italian champion is only 9th in Serie A and is, with one more match, 2 points behind his opponent of the day. This meeting with a direct competitor therefore appears crucial. Unfortunately, Victor Osimhen's partners are slowing down these days. They have only pocketed one victory in the last 9 days, for 5 draws and 3 defeats. After sharing points with Roma 2-2 and Udinese 1-1, Napoli lost at home to Bologna last weekend 0-2.

For Fiorentina, potentially starting winger Sottil (2 goals in SA) is already out for the end of the season. Also absent on the last day, the important Ikoné (3 goals in SA) and Belotti (1 goal in SA) are, for their part, uncertain. Scorer against Hellas Verona, Argentine winger Nico Gonzalez (10 goals in SA) should start this Friday. This is also the case for his compatriot Beltran (6 goals in SA). On the Naples side, playmaker Zielinski is still missing, injured.

Added to this are the uncertainties surrounding the participations of the sparingly used striker Raspadori (5 goals in SA) and the replacement Dendoncker. As often this season, the attacking trio should be composed of Politano (8 goals and 6 assists in SA), Kvaratskhelia (10 goals and 6 assists in SA) and Victor Osimhen (15 goals and 3 assists in SA). Without being decisive, winter recruit Ngonge (1 goal in SA) has made some good starts lately.