[Football- Italy 'Serie A'] 18.1/ 20:00 Napoli-Fiorentina
Posted: 18 Jan 2024 15:45
[Football- Italy 'Serie A'] 18.1/ 20:00 Napoli-Fiorentina
We have a matchup of the Scudetto title holders in Napoli going against a strong Fiorentina side in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final. I'll preface this by saying I'm going one unit only due to the fact that I'm eyeing the Madrid Derby (which was going to be my original pick).
We'll see a Napoli side missing key players like Victor Osimhen and Frank Zambo Anguissa, both of which are off on international duty at the African Cup of Nations. This does not take away from their goal scoring ability however, with players like Kvaratskhelia and Politano to attack the weakened defense of Fiorentina. The midfield of Napoli will be missing Zambo Anguissa and there is a question mark around if Zielinski will play, or if he will be on reduced minutes, but that shouldn't hamstring the attack too much and if anything help our bet of Both Teams To Score.
Napoli aren't the only ones with a long injury list, with Fiorentina missing a few nailed in starters, like Dodo and Nico Gonzalez (the latter being less likely to play, nevertheless start), both of which have picked up substantial injuries and shouldn't get minutes tomorrow. The upside for Fiorentina is that if they can sit back and let Napoli play with the possession, they can have a lethal counter attack which could lead to goals, especially with the pacey Ikone getting in behind a high line that Napoli would ideally employ.
Once again, I'm going 1 unit on this, especially after having a good few days to try and remain in a positive state going into the Weekend. Both teams will have something to prove as any other trophy this season doesn't look likely, and cup games are always filled with a different type of energy.
BTTS (Both Teams to Score) @1,85 Bet365
FT 3:0
We have a matchup of the Scudetto title holders in Napoli going against a strong Fiorentina side in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the Italian Super Cup Semi-Final. I'll preface this by saying I'm going one unit only due to the fact that I'm eyeing the Madrid Derby (which was going to be my original pick).
We'll see a Napoli side missing key players like Victor Osimhen and Frank Zambo Anguissa, both of which are off on international duty at the African Cup of Nations. This does not take away from their goal scoring ability however, with players like Kvaratskhelia and Politano to attack the weakened defense of Fiorentina. The midfield of Napoli will be missing Zambo Anguissa and there is a question mark around if Zielinski will play, or if he will be on reduced minutes, but that shouldn't hamstring the attack too much and if anything help our bet of Both Teams To Score.
Napoli aren't the only ones with a long injury list, with Fiorentina missing a few nailed in starters, like Dodo and Nico Gonzalez (the latter being less likely to play, nevertheless start), both of which have picked up substantial injuries and shouldn't get minutes tomorrow. The upside for Fiorentina is that if they can sit back and let Napoli play with the possession, they can have a lethal counter attack which could lead to goals, especially with the pacey Ikone getting in behind a high line that Napoli would ideally employ.
Once again, I'm going 1 unit on this, especially after having a good few days to try and remain in a positive state going into the Weekend. Both teams will have something to prove as any other trophy this season doesn't look likely, and cup games are always filled with a different type of energy.
BTTS (Both Teams to Score) @1,85 Bet365
FT 3:0