Napoli v Roma: unbeaten visitors backed at 1.46 for Serie A clash

Napoli host AS Roma on Saturday, 24 October 2026, in the eighth round of Serie A, with kick-off at 16:00 GMT (18:00 in Italy) at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Mahamad Sangare, presenter of the sports debate programme La VAR on Burkina info TV, has provided his assessment and predictions.

Napoli arrive in ninth place with 10 points from seven matches, having recorded three wins, one draw and three defeats. Their most recent league game ended in a 1-0 defeat by Venezia, highlighting problems in front of goal. They have scored six times across their past five Serie A matches, although the 3-0 victory over Frosinone showed their attacking potential when they control the tempo.

Antonio Conte’s side have conceded five goals in their last five league fixtures. Their defensive record is relatively balanced over that period, but they were exposed by Inter in a 3-2 defeat. Napoli will also be without Alessandro Buongiorno, Costantino Favasuli, Antonio Vergara, David Neres and Alisson Santos. No Napoli player is suspended.

Roma have made the stronger start and sit third with 17 points. They are unbeaten after seven matches, with five victories and two draws. Their latest result was a 2-0 win over Genoa, while their 16 goals this season give them an average of 2.29 per match.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s team have conceded only three goals in the league. They have kept clean sheets in wins against Genoa, Torino and Lecce, underlining the organisation that has made them difficult to break down. Donyell Malen is one of the forwards to watch, with the visitors expected to exploit spaces behind the Napoli defence.

Roma’s potential absentees include goalkeeper Mile Svilar, forward Paulo Dybala and midfielder Manu Kone. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante remain doubts, with the final list of available players still to be confirmed. Matias Soule, Mario Hermoso and Niccolo Pisilli are also identified as important players for the visitors.

Napoli have not lost any of their last five Serie A meetings with Roma, winning two and drawing three. Roma have not won any of those encounters.

The main betting options are Roma to win at 2.57, or Roma or draw at 1.46. Both teams to score is priced at 1.53, while more than 0.5 goals in the first half is 1.35 and over 7.5 corners is 1.34.

The recommended double chance is Roma or draw at 1.46, with more than 1.5 goals priced at 1.24. Under 3.5 goals, at 1.31, is also considered an option.

Malen is the suggested anytime scorer at 2.30. The exact-score prediction is Napoli 1-3 Roma at 15, with Roma expected to edge a competitive first half and take control after the interval. The forecast for corners is over 7.5 at 1.34. Odds may change.