Napoli vs Milan live score, H2H and lineups

[(SSC Napoli) Strength]:
1. It is reported that Romelu Lukaku is close to make a comeback, which is undoubtedly good news for Antonio Conte, as his main striker is gradually returning. Lukaku has been absent since the start of the season due to a left thigh injury. Now, with his recovery progressing smoothly, he is expected to be included in the squad for the upcoming cup match.
2. The two teams have faced each other 40 times in total, with SSC Napoli having 15 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses, giving them a slight psychological advantage in head-to-head encounters.

[(SSC Napoli) Neutral]:
1. SSC Napoli have conceded 5 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating that their defensive performance has been relatively average, with overall performance being just satisfactory.
2. SSC Napoli have ended only 2 of the last 10 matches with OVER, which reveals their cautious style.

[(SSC Napoli) Weakness]:
1. SSC Napoli suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Udinese Calcio in the last match, facing setbacks in both the UEFA Champions League and the league, which has significantly impacted the team's morale.
2. This match will be held at a neutral venue, and SSC Napoli have lost 4 of their first 8 away matches in Serie A this season, marking the first time since the 2009-10 season that they have suffered such a record. During that season, SSC Napoli also lost 4 away matches, indicating that their performance on the road this season has not been ideal.
3. SSC Napoli have scored only 4 goals in their last 5 matches, and the decline in their offensive performance is one of the main reasons for their recent poor results.

[(AC Milan) Strength]:
1. AC Milan's entire team has already flown to Riyadh on Tuesday evening local time to prepare for the match, and their determination to defend the title is unquestionable.
2. According to reports, Youssouf Fofana has returned to the team and will start in the match against SSC Napoli, while Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez are still undergoing individual training. The latter may undergo ankle surgery in the near future, with an expected recovery time of around 6 weeks.
3. Davide Bartesaghi scored a brace in the last match, becoming the youngest AC Milan player to score twice in a single Serie A match since Stephan El Shaarawy in 2012, being just 15 days younger than El Shaarawy. According to statistics, this is the first time in three and a half years that an Italian player from AC Milan has achieved this feat. The last time was when Sandro Tonali scored twice in a 3-1 away win against Hellas Verona FC during AC Milan's title-winning campaign.
4. The 40-year-old Luka Modric started and played the full match in the last game, with 120 touches, 102 passes, and 18 turnovers. He also made 3 clearances, 1 interception, and 1 tackle, earning a media rating of 7.4. According to statistics, Modric has played the full 90 minutes in all 11 Serie A matches since the game against Napoli on September 29. So far this season, Modric has played 14 Serie A matches, accumulating 1,235 minutes of playing time, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.
5. AC Milan drew 2-2 with US Sassuolo Calcio in the last league match, extending their unbeaten streak in the league to 14 matches, and they continue to closely trail the league leaders Inter Milan in the standings.
6. AC Milan have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches, demonstrating solid offensive stability, with goals scored in almost every match.
7. AC Milan have achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 away matches, with a win rate of 50%, indicating their capability to perform well on the road should not be underestimated.
8. AC Milan have won 3 of the last 5 matches in AH with a good trend, largely meeting expectations.

[(AC Milan) Neutral]:
1. AC Milan have conceded 5 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating that their defensive performance has also been average, and they are not considered a particularly strong defensive team.

[Tips]:
SSC Napoli suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Udinese Calcio in the last round, facing setbacks in both the UEFA Champions League and the league, which has significantly impacted the team's morale.

In their last 5 matches, the team have only scored 4 goals, with a decline in offensive performance being the main reason for their poor results.

During the same period, they conceded 5 goals, and their defensive performance has been merely average.

In the past 40 encounters between the two teams, SSC Napoli have a slight psychological advantage with 15 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses.

On the other hand, AC Milan drew 2-2 with US Sassuolo Calcio in the last round, extending their unbeaten streak in the league to 14 matches, closely trailing the league leaders Inter Milan in the standings.

In their last 5 matches, the team have scored 7 goals, demonstrating solid offensive stability with goals in every game.

Defensively, they conceded 5 goals during the same period, which is also an average performance.

Additionally, AC Milan have achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 away matches, with a win rate of 50%, indicating their capability to perform well on the road should not be underestimated.

In conclusion, we expect AC Milan remain unbeaten within regular time.

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