At the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on 22 November 2025, Napoli host Atalanta in a match that promises tension, tactical adjustments, and uncertainty - largely because both sides enter the fixture with notable question marks. Napoli remain favourites at home, but Atalanta's unpredictable profile under a newly appointed coach adds a layer of intrigue that makes the match harder to read than usual.
Napoli Favoured, but Injuries Cloud the Picture
Napoli would normally be expected to dominate at home, but the squad is significantly weakened. Antonio Conte must cope without Alex Meret, Kevin De Bruyne, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, while Romelu Lukaku and Billy Gilmour are both doubtful. These absences affect Napoli’s creativity, midfield control, and ability to convert chances. Even so, the Neapolitans tend to perform with intensity and efficiency in front of their supporters, often finding a way through difficult circumstances. A narrow win is the general expectation, but the path there may be complicated.
Atalanta Enter a New Era Under Palladino
Atalanta parted ways with Ivan Jurić just days before this fixture and appointed Raffaele Palladino - a coach who could immediately alter the team’s structure, tempo, and intentions. This unpredictability makes Atalanta dangerous. The team already had strong underlying numbers in goals scored and conceded among the lower half of the table, but they suffered from a chronic inability to turn performances into wins. With Palladino likely to prioritise organisation and compactness while relying on sharp transitions, Atalanta should not be underestimated. They have enough quality to trouble Napoli, especially against a makeshift lineup.
Prediction: BTTS – Yes
Despite Napoli being favourites, Atalanta’s attacking ability - combined with the host’s defensive absences and the disruptive influence of recent injuries - suggests that both teams can find scoring opportunities. Napoli at home almost always create chances, but Atalanta’s unpredictability and willingness to attack on the break should give them their moments as well.
The selection is Both Teams to Score – Yes.
