Napoli vs Atalanta Prediction 22 November 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Napoli and Atalanta in the 12th round of Serie A? One of the marquee fixtures of the round is set to take place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Although both teams are far from their peak form, their head-to-head still holds significant status. Napoli are striving to emerge from a slump and regain their confidence, while Atalanta are embarking on a new era under the guidance of Raffaele Palladino. Both clubs are in desperate need of points, so motivation will not be lacking.
Head-to-Head
📊 Napoli and Atalanta have faced each other 41 times over the years, with the stats indicating a fairly balanced rivalry: Napoli have claimed 17 victories, Atalanta have secured 15 wins, and 9 matches have ended in a draw. Last season, the teams exchanged away victories-Atalanta surprisingly thrashed Napoli 3-0, but the reigning Italian champions avenged that loss in winter with a thrilling 3-2 win.
Head-to-head statistics Napoli - Atalanta
Napoli Team Overview
🔵 Napoli are one of those teams for whom the international break came at just the right time. The reigning Italian champions have noticeably lost their momentum, failing to win or even score in their last three matches. This streak of poor form has seen the Partenopei slip to fourth place in the standings, though they remain just two points off the top.
⚪ In their last game before the break, Napoli were lackluster in a 2-0 defeat to Bologna. Despite having 59% possession, they managed only four shots throughout the match and barely troubled the opposition's defense. Even Bologna's forced substitution, bringing on 17-year-old goalkeeper Massimo Pessina in the 8th minute, failed to spark any aggression or intent from the Neapolitans. After the match, head coach Antonio Conte had a serious discussion with the management about his future. Amidst rumors of his dismissal, he retained his position, but his standing has clearly been weakened.
Match Results: Napoli
Atalanta Team Overview
🔵 Atalanta's situation is even more concerning than their opponent's. For the first time in many years, the team has started the season without Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm. The management of the "Queen of the Provincials" decided to entrust the head coach position to Ivan Juric, but his previous struggles have resurfaced here. A team accustomed to vying for Champions League spots finds itself languishing in 13th place after 11 rounds.
⚫ The turning point for Juric came during a home match against Sassuolo: a 0-3 defeat to the top-flight newcomers was the final straw for the Bergamo leadership. It wasn't just the scoreline that was disheartening-Atalanta failed to show anything of note, managing 14 shots without posing a real threat to the opponent's goal. Immediately after the match, Juric was relieved of his duties. Raffaele Palladino has been appointed as the new head coach, signing a contract until June 2027. Now, fans are left to see if the young coach can breathe new life into the "Queen of the Provincials."
Match Results: Atalanta
Latest news
Napoli
📣 Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte didn't hold back after their 2-0 loss to Bologna, expressing his concerns about the team's situation: "I can't help but worry; five defeats since the start of the season is too many for a team that was expected to dominate as favorites." Conte emphasized that the responsibility is shared by everyone, including himself: "I'm not here to accompany the dead. If we want to get back on track and change the trend, that's good. If not, everyone must take responsibility, and I am the first." The coach hinted at internal issues troubling him: "I will discuss this with the club. I sense things that I don't like."
🚫 Napoli are dealing with numerous setbacks. Alex Meret and Kevin De Bruyne are recovering from a foot fracture and a thigh injury, respectively-both are expected back no earlier than the end of January. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is sidelined until mid-January due to a muscle injury. Billy Gilmour and Romelu Lukaku are expected to return in early December as they recover from thigh and muscle injuries. Leonardo Spinazzola's participation remains doubtful due to a muscle injury.
Atalanta
📣 Former Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric admitted after the 3-0 defeat to Sassuolo that the team made the match difficult for themselves: "We had been playing great games before, but today Sassuolo defended well... We were careless, gave away the first goal, and everything went off track from there." Juric candidly assessed the recent weeks' trend: "We're not playing good football; we're lacking focus on the details, and things aren't going well in the league."
🚫 Atalanta have just one personnel issue: Mitchell Bakker is out for an extended period due to a cruciate ligament injury and will only return in early March 2026.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Under Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta played an exciting, attacking brand of football, often finding the net three times per match. However, with Ivan Juric at the helm, that magic has faded: the team still creates plenty of chances but struggles with finishing. Notably, the "Queen of the Provincials" has scored no more than one goal in their last eight games. Meanwhile, Napoli remain one of Serie A's defensive stalwarts, making it unlikely for the inconsistent Bergamo side to break this trend in their debut under Raffaele Palladino. Our bet is on Atalanta's total goals under 1.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
One of the few statistical areas where Atalanta still excel is in earning corners. The team approaches the corner flag an average of 6.1 times per match, second only to Inter (7.3). Napoli, on the other hand, rank third in this category with an average of 5.8 corners. Given these high numbers from both sides, it's reasonable to consider a bet on over 9.5 total corners.
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to Napoli ahead of the match, which makes sense considering Atalanta's poor start to the season, leaving them mid-table, and the game being hosted at Napoli's home ground. However, Napoli themselves are far from their best, with goalless draws against Como and Eintracht, along with a lackluster defeat to Bologna (2-0), not inspiring much confidence either. In this context, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like the most reasonable option, especially as this outcome has occurred in 7 of Atalanta's last 8 matches. We wouldn't be surprised if this encounter ends in a 0-0 draw as well.
No comments
Betting Tips: Napoli - Atalanta
in 7 of last 8 away games (Serie A).
in last 18 home games.in last 16 home games (Serie A).in last 7 games (Serie A).in 17 of last 18 Napoli home games against Atalanta.in last 15 Napoli home games against Atalanta (Serie A).in last 14 Napoli games against Atalanta (Serie A).in last 10 Napoli games against Atalanta.in 13 of last 15 Napoli home games (Serie A).in 14 of last 16 Atalanta games (Serie A).in 6 of last 7 Atalanta away games (Serie A).
in last 5 Marco Di Bello games.in 13 of last 14 games against Atalanta (Serie A).in 10 of last 11 home games against Atalanta (Serie A).in 9 of last 10 games against Atalanta.in 7 of last 8 away games (Serie A).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
