Napoli vs Modena Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

The stage is set for the return of Coppa Italia this weekend and our Italian football expert, Daniele Fisichella, has prepared Napoli vs Modena prediction, team news, lineups and fixtures preview.

In a testament to the excitement surrounding the official debut of Napoli under new manager Antonio Conte all tickets have been snapped up within hours of going on sale, a clear indicator of the fans’ enthusiasm and anticipation.

1. Napoli vs Modena Tip 1: Over 2.5 Total Goals
2. Napoli vs Modena Tip 2: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Score Anytime
3. Napoli vs Modena Tip 3: Napoli to Win by 2 or More Goals

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Napoli vs Modena Prediction 1: A new era under Antonio

Italy, Coppa Italia, Saturday, August 10th, 20:15 (UK)

This game marks the official debut of Antonio Conte as Napoli’s head coach. The former Chelsea and Spurs boss, renowned for his tactical acumen and demanding approach, is poised to lead the Partenopei into a new season with high expectations. Conte’s arrival has sparked considerable interest, not least due to the major overhaul of players in the transfer market.

Napoli have been very active, strengthening their defense—which conceded 55 goals in Serie A last year—with the additions of Spinazzola, Buongiorno, and Rafa Marin. However, they have yet to find a buyer for their top goalscorer, Victor Osimhen.

Conte has been meticulously preparing for this match, fine-tuning his tactics and strategies during the team’s training camp in Castel di Sangro. Napoli’s pre-season preparations have included some tough challenges. Their recent friendly against Girona ended in a 2-0 defeat, highlighting areas that Conte will need to address before the start of the competitive season.

Despite this, Conte remains focused on starting the season with a strong performance in the Coppa Italia—a competition from which the Neapolitans have been knocked out in the Round of 16 in the last three seasons.

• Napoli vs Modena Prediction 1: Over 2.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.71
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 9/10

Napoli vs Modena Prediction 2: Napoli’s old foe?

On the other side, Serie B side Modena are also gearing up for the clash. The Canarini have been training at their Antistadio Zelocchi base, and fans will have the opportunity to watch an open training session on Wednesday afternoon. Under the guidance of coach Pierpaolo Bisoli, Modena have been working hard to ensure they are in top form for this encounter.

Modena’s recent performances have been promising. They secured a 2-2 draw against Cagliari in their last friendly, demonstrating their ability to compete against top-flight teams. Bisoli has praised his squad’s serious approach and organizational skills, highlighting their competitive edge and readiness for the upcoming challenge.

Last season, Modena finished 10th in Serie B. Bisoli took over for the last four games of the season, collecting seven points out of 12. Recently, they have bolstered their squad with the signing of Gregoire Defrel, a striker with a strong track record (40 goals) in Serie A.

Defrel, who has previously had a prolific spell against Napoli (five goals in 13 matches), has joined the Canarini with a contract that will see him play a crucial role in their attacking setup. His arrival is expected to add significant firepower to Modena’s frontline, which in 2023/2024 only scored 41 times in 38 league matches.

However Kvaratskhelia (11 league goals last season), Napoli’s standout attacker, is in form and likely to be involved in the scoring.

His flair and creativity make him a strong candidate to find the net during this match.

• Napoli vs Modena Prediction 2: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Score Anytime 
• Best Odds: 3.10
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10

Napoli vs Modena Prediction 3: A perfect start

Historically, Napoli have had the upper hand in their encounters with Modena. The two teams have met several times in the Coppa Italia, with Napoli securing convincing victories in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The visitors haven’t advanced past the Round of 32 in the Coppa Italia in the last four seasons, but last year they managed to score three times at Marassi against another Serie A side, Genoa, who won the match 4-3.

Napoli’s fans will be eager to see how the new manager’s tactics play out and whether his side can deliver an emphatic performance in their first competitive outing. Conte’s attention to detail and rigorous training sessions have been well-documented, and he is expected to demand maximum concentration from his players.

The Italian manager is keen to make a solid impression in his first official match in charge, and the Coppa Italia presents a valuable opportunity to set the tone for the season ahead.

Given Napoli’s superior squad depth, a win by a margin of two or more goals seems likely.

• Napoli vs Modena Prediction 3: Napoli to Win by 2 or More Goals (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 2.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 7/10

Napoli vs Modena Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, August 7th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Napoli vs Modena Team News and Possible Lineups: Raspadori set to lead the attack

Conte has almost finalized his starting eleven for the game. The key selection dilemmas include who will start as goalkeeper between Alex Meret and Caprile, as well as whether to opt for Giovanni Di Lorenzo or Leonardo Spinazzola on the right flank due to the injury of Mazzocchi.

Up front, Matteo Politano seems to have the edge over Ngonge to complete the attacking trio alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giacomo Raspadori, with Raspadori currently favored over Simeone.

In the Modena’s camp Ponsi’s condition will be assessed, the defender was substituted against Cagliari. due to knee pain.

Napoli possible starting lineup:
Caprile; Rafa Marín, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, Anguissa, Spinazzola; Politano, Raspadori, Kvaratskhelia.

Modena possible starting lineup:
Gagno; Idrissi, Caldada, Zaro, Cotali; Santoro, Palumbo, Gerli; Bozhanaj, Gliozzi, Defrel

Match Stats: Napoli hoping to end their cup’s curse

• Napoli and Modena have faced each other 36 times across all competitions, with Napoli winning 17 matches, Modena securing 13 victories, and 6 games ending in a draw.
• Napoli has scored 52 goals, while Modena has netted 37.
• In their four previous encounters in the Coppa Italia, Napoli has maintained a perfect record against Modena, winning all matches.
• Antonio Conte has never won the Coppa Italia in his career as manager.
• Napoli have won the Coppa Italia six times (the last one in 2020), but have been knocked out at the first knockout round in the last three editions

Napoli Fixtures: Two big games to kick off Serie A

• Vs Verona (A)
• Vs Bologna (H)
• Vs Parma (H)
• Vs Cagliari (A)
• Vs Juventus (A)

Modena Fixtures: A testing start

• Vs Südtirol (A)
• Vs Bari (H)
• Vs Frosinone (A)
• Vs Cittadella (H)
• Vs Cesena (A)

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