TIPS - AS Roma VS Napoli

[(AS Roma) Strength]:
1. AS Roma currently sit in second place in Serie A with 27 points from 12 rounds (9 wins, 3 losses). This round's home match against the closely trailing SSC Napoli is a high-stakes, crucial title contention clash. The entire team are highly motivated and eager to secure a victory in front of their home crowd in this crucial fixture.
2. AS Roma received 5 wins and 1 loss in the last 6 competitive games, showing fit form. They beat FC Midtjylland 2-1 at home in midweek's Europa League match and are now on a 4-game winning streak across all competitions.
3. AS Roma scored an average of over 1 goal per league game this season, boasting stable attack. They scored 11 goals in the previous 6 games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
4. AS Roma featured solid defense this season, the best in Serie A. They conceded only 6 goals in their 12 league games, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
5. AS Roma won four and lost two in their last six home games, securing all wins in the last 3 home matches across two competitions.
6. AS Roma got 3 wins and 1 push in the previous 4 games and were unbeaten in the last 3 home games in AH.

[(AS Roma) Weakness]:
1. AS Roma center forward Artem Dovbyk and defender Angelino are unavailable, while midfielder Edoardo Bove is a long-term absentee.
2. AS Roma recorded 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses in the last 10 encounters between the two teams, placing them at a disadvantage. They drew 1-1 at home and lost 1-0 on the road in their two encounters last season.

[(SSC Napoli) Strength]:
1. SSC Napoli are currently ranked 3rd in Serie A with 25 points, trailing the league leaders AS Roma by only 2 points. As the reigning champions, the team are determined to win on the road and leapfrog their opponents. Their motivation for this round's fixture is unquestionable.
2. SSC Napoli won 2-0 over Qarabag in midweek's Champions League match at home. Coupled with a 3-1 win over Atalanta in the last round, they scored 5 goals in the last 2 matches, boasting stable offense.
3. SSC Napoli conceded only 5 goals in the last 6 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, featuring solid defense.
4. SSC Napoli hold a better mentality as they have a superior record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in the last 10 encounters against AS Roma. In their two encounters last season, Napoli secured a narrow 1-0 home win and a 1-1 away draw, remaining unbeaten.

[(SSC Napoli) Weakness]:
1. SSC Napoli's starting center forward Romelu Lukaku and starting goalkeeper Alex Meret are sidelined due to injury, while playmakers Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa are also unavailable.
2. SSC Napoli have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 6 competitive games, securing only one win in the last 3 league games. Their form is unstable.
3. SSC Napoli won three and lost three on the road in the league this season, indicating unstable performances. In their last away match, the team lost 2-0 to Bologna FC 1909, suffering 5 defeats in the last 6 games away from home.
4. SSC Napoli won only 3 of the previous 10 games and lost 5 of the last 6 away matches in AH.

[Tips]:
Although AS Roma have a disadvantage in historical head-to-head records, their overall performance this season has been more stable, especially their defense, which conceded only 6 goals in 12 rounds, the best record in Serie A.

Their home advantage is clear, with 4 wins and 2 losses in their last 6 home games, and the team's morale is high after their victory in the mid-week European football fixture.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical system is maturing, and the team are adept at using the home atmosphere to pressure opponents.

SSC Napoli's away performance has been inconsistent, and their lack of defensive stability is a potential risk.

Whether their historical head-to-head advantage can translate into on-field performance remains to be seen.

Overall, with a more solid defensive structure and home advantage, Roma are expected to remain unbeaten in this crucial clash.

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