Looking to secure their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions, Serie A leaders Napoli are set to host Atalanta at the Stadio Maradona in Sunday’s early fixture.Fresh from a pivotal 2-0 win over AC Milan, the Partenopei aim to maintain their lead atop the table. They face an in-form Atalanta side riding a four-game winning streak in the league. Tuesday’s triumph in Milan has solidified Napoli’s status as serious Scudetto contenders, with head coach Antonio Conte affirming that his squad is in peak condition for a title push.Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both found the net in the first half against Milan, extending Napoli’s lead over their opponents to 11 points (though they’ve played one additional match). This latest victory marks five straight Serie A wins for Napoli, their longest league streak since an eight-game run under Luciano Spalletti early last year, a campaign that led to their impressive first-place finish.Juventus and Milan both win but no one is yet convinced – especially of il RossoneriConte’s arrival has reignited Napoli’s drive, with only Barcelona surpassing their number of wins across Europe’s top leagues this season. With victories in his first five home games, Conte could become the first Napoli manager ever to win his first six matches at the Maradona. While Napoli’s unbeaten home record has been bolstered by a favorable fixture list so far, Atalanta’s visit is expected to be a tougher test.Atalanta, who defeated Napoli 3-0 on their last visit to Naples, have grown into a formidable side, lifting the Europa League trophy a few months later. Following a rocky start to this season, Gian Piero Gasperini’s team has hit its stride.##EDITORS_CHOICE##In midweek, Atalanta climbed to third in the standings with a 2-0 victory over Monza, as substitutes Lazar Samardzic and Davide Zappacosta scored late to seal the win. Gasperini praised his squad depth, noting how his bench has played a pivotal role in recent games.Since late September, Atalanta have been in prolific form, averaging 2.6 goals per game in Serie A and recently dismantling Hellas Verona 6-1. They’ll travel south to face Napoli before heading to Stuttgart, two challenging matches that should reveal much about their potential to compete for silverware.Voici la composition Probable du match Napoli 🆚️ Atalanta de la Gazzetta dello sport 🗞🇮🇹©️📷 Thomas Buttoudin pic.twitter.com/xMmM8JXcdF— PassioneCalcio⚽️Italiano🇮🇹 (@PassionCalcioI) November 3, 2024 Napoli are nearly at full strength, with only Stanislav Lobotka sidelined due to a thigh injury. Conte is expected to stick with a familiar lineup, fielding Billy Gilmour, Frank Anguissa, and Scott McTominay in midfield. Matteo Politano and Kvaratskhelia should flank Lukaku up front. Lukaku, along with Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, is one of only two players this season with both four goals and four assists in Serie A.Atalanta, meanwhile, will be without Marco Brescianini, along with long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini. Captain Marten de Roon is set to make his 281st Serie A appearance for La Dea, equalling the club’s all-time record. Up front, Italy striker Mateo Retegui will be the man to watch, having scored four goals in his first five away appearances and leading the Capocannoniere race by three goals after 10 matches.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 11Saturday Bologna – Lecce 1-0 (0-0)/Orsolini 85/Udinese – Juventus 0-2 (0-2)/Okoye 19 og, Savona 37/Monza – Milan 0-1 (0-1)/Rejinders 43/Sunday 12:30: (2.05) Napoli (3.45) Atalanta (3.60)17.00: (3.25) Torino (3.40) Fiorentina (2.35)20.00: (4.80) Verona (3.60) Roma (1.85)22.45: (1.17) Inter (7.50) Venezia (16.0)Monday 20.30: (2.85) Empoli (3.10) Como (2.65)20.30: (1.88) Parma (3.50) Genoa (4.20)22.45: (1.50) Lazio (4.20) Cagliari (6.75)***odds are subject to change***
