Serie A leaders Napoli aim for a seventh consecutive win in all competitions as they host Atalanta BC at Stadio Maradona on Sunday. Following their 2-0 victory over AC Milan, the Partenopei will face an Atalanta side that has secured four league wins in a row.

Napoli’s win over Milan cemented their status as Scudetto contenders, with head coach Antonio Conte acknowledging his team’s title potential. Star players Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half, extending Napoli’s lead at the top. Napoli has now won five consecutive Serie A games, a feat last achieved in January and February 2023. Conte seems to have rekindled the fire that propelled Napoli to a remarkable first-placed finish under Luciano Spalletti. Only Barcelona have won more matches across Europe’s top five leagues this season. Conte can become the first manager in Napoli’s history to win his first six home games. Atalanta, meanwhile, has started living up to their enhanced reputation after a shaky start to the campaign. Following their 2-0 win over Monza, La Dea climbed to third in the table.

Long-serving boss Gian Piero Gasperini praised his back-up players, including goalscorers Lazar Samardzic and Davide Zappacosta. Atalanta has found the net freely since September, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Napoli may name an unchanged starting XI, with Billy Gilmour joining Frank Anguissa and Scott McTominay in midfield. Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will flank Romelu Lukaku.

Key stats:

•⁠ ⁠Napoli has a 100% home record in Serie A this season.

•⁠ ⁠Atalanta has secured 4 consecutive league wins.

•⁠ ⁠Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku has 5 goals and 4 assists in his last 6 appearances.

Atalanta is without Marco Brescianini, Gianluca Scamacca, and Giorgio Scalvini. Captain Marten de Roon will become La Dea’s joint-top appearance maker in Serie A. Mateo Retegui has scored four goals in his first five away games and leads the Capocannoniere rankings.This highly anticipated matchup pits two of Serie A’s hottest teams against each other, guaranteeing an electrifying contest.

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