Pisa vs Napoli promises to be a classic David vs Goliath clash in Serie A as the already-relegated hosts welcome the ambitious visitors to the Arena Garibaldi on Sunday at 3:30 PM. Napoli, sitting comfortably in the top two and chasing Champions League football, will look to secure vital points against a Pisa side that has struggled mightily this season.
Team news and predicted lineup
Pisa have endured a difficult campaign, rooted at the bottom of the table with just a handful of wins. They enter this match on a poor run of form, including multiple consecutive defeats, and will be playing largely for pride in their final home games. Their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed throughout the season, though they occasionally show resilience at home.
Predicted Lineup for Pisa (3-5-2):
Adrian Semper (GK); Simone Canestrelli, Antonio Caracciolo, Arturo Calabresi; Mehdi Leris, Marius Marin, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Samuele Angori/Isak Vural; Stefano Moreo, Filip Stojilkovic.
Napoli have been one of the stronger sides this term, boasting a solid defensive record and potent attacking options. Despite some recent draws, they remain formidable away from home and have dominated this fixture historically. Key players like Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, and Rasmus Hojlund will be central to their ambitions.
Predicted Lineup for Napoli (3-4-2-1):
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic or Alex Meret (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno; Miguel Gutierrez, Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Leonardo Spinazzola; Giovane/Alisson Santos, Rasmus Hojlund.
Head-to-Head:
Napoli have been overwhelmingly dominant, winning the majority of recent encounters. The reverse fixture ended in a 3-2 victory for Napoli. Pisa have not beaten Napoli in over 40 years, with the visitors boasting a strong record in this matchup (around 10 wins in the last 12).
Score Prediction: Pisa 0-2 Napoli. Napoli should control proceedings and exploit Pisa’s defensive frailties for a comfortable away win, maintaining their push for a top finish. Expect a disciplined performance from Antonio Conte’s men