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Roma vs Napoli: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 2, 2025

Serie A leaders Napoli travel to Rome for a mouth-watering Derby del Sole against Roma at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 7:45 pm UK time. Napoli look to extend their winning streak, while Roma aim to continue their recent resurgence.


Interesting Fact:

Napoli have won four consecutive away league matches, scoring three or more goals in three of them.


Team Analysis

Roma

Roma have turned their season around under Claudio Ranieri, climbing to ninth in Serie A and securing a place in the Europa League playoffs. Their three wins from their last four league matches (D1) have reignited hopes of European qualification.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-D-W-W
  • Last match: 2-1 win vs Udinese

Key Players:

  • Lorenzo Pellegrini: Has scored in his last six Serie A goalscoring appearances, netting Roma’s first goal each time.
  • Artem Dovbyk: Scored in his last three league games and has been involved in six goals in the past six matchdays.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Mario Hermoso (departed to Bayer Leverkusen)

Napoli

Napoli continue their dominance at the top of Serie A, registering seven consecutive victories, including a crucial 2-1 win over Juventus last weekend. Antonio Conte’s men have been relentless, coming from behind in their last two league matches to secure victories.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-W-W
  • Last match: 2-1 win vs Juventus

Key Players:

  • Romelu Lukaku: Scored against Juventus and netted the winner in the reverse fixture against Roma.
  • Frank Anguissa: A key force in midfield, he scored the equaliser against Juventus last weekend.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Mathias Olivera (out, injury)
  • Alessandro Buongiorno (returning from injury, could be on the bench)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Napoli have dominated recent meetings against Roma, losing just once in the last 10 encounters.

Recent Meetings:

  • Nov 2024: Napoli 2-1 Roma
  • Mar 2024: Roma 1-1 Napoli
  • Oct 2023: Napoli 1-0 Roma

Key Stats:

  • Napoli have won four consecutive away league matches.
  • Roma have won seven straight home matches in all competitions, all by at least a two-goal margin.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Roma 1-2 Napoli

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Napoli’s superior away form and attacking depth give them the edge, but Roma’s recent improvement should make this a closely contested affair.


Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Romelu Lukaku

Possible Lineups

Roma (3-4-2-1):
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk

Napoli (4-3-3):
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Neres


Hot Stat

Roma have scored six goals in the opening 25 minutes across their last four home league matches.

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