Roma v Napoli Betting Tips [24 October 2021]

Serie A leaders Napoli are on the road this weekend when they travel to the Italian capital for a game against AS Roma. The visitors have a perfect record eight games into the season, leaving them with 24 points, two clear of their nearest rivals. Roma are fourth, with 15 points. Jose Mourinho's side will be watched closely on Sunday following their shocking loss in the Conference League on Thursday. A second-half collapse saw Roma go down 6-1 in Norway to Bodoe/Glimt. It was the first time in Mourinho's career, which spans over 1000 matches, that his team had conceded six goals. Although they had lost two of their previous four games, this defeat was unexpected, and the manner of it was stunning. Roma have now lost four of their last five away matches in all competitions. They are a different beast in front of their supporters, having won six games in a row in all competitions when they have been the home team. Four of those matches featured three or more goals. Roma have lost four of their last five matches against Napoli on home soil. 

Napoli had no such misfortune in Europe this week, beating Legia Warsaw 3-0 at home in the Europa League. It was their fifth win in six matches in all competitions. They have won four and lost none of their last five away games in all competitions. All of those games featured three or more goals. There is no way that Roma will show up as disinterested as they appeared in Norway. However, we believe that many things would have to go right for them to beat this Napoli side at their best. Back an away win.