Napoli vs Palermo: Italian Cup Match Prediction
On September 26, Napoli will host Palermo in the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. Will the Neapolitans live up to their favorite status and secure a convincing victory, or can the Eagles achieve an upset in Naples and leave the giant empty-handed? In our preview, we’ll delve into the current form of both teams heading into this matchup and highlight the most reliable betting options. What should your betting strategy be?

Command Analysis

SSC Napoli

Current Form
Napoli started the season slowly but has gradually improved. Currently, Antonio Conte's team sits in second place in Serie A, just one point behind leaders Torino, with several competitors closely trailing. After a goalless draw against Juventus in the latest round, Napoli extended their unbeaten streak to four matches.
Injuries and Suspensions
Meret is injured.
Betting Trends to Consider
- Napoli has not lost in their last four matches, recording three wins and a draw
- In their last four encounters, Napoli has remained unbeaten against Palermo with three wins and a draw
Projected Lineup: Caprile – Di Lorenzo, Marin, Jesus – Mazzocchi, Gilmore, McTominay, Spinazzola – Neres, Kvaratskhelia – Raspadori.

Palermo FC

Current Form
Palermo is certainly aiming for at least a playoff spot but is currently falling short of this goal. Alessio Dionisi's team sits in 12th place in the standings, trailing 8th place Modena only on tiebreakers. In their last match, Palermo played to a goalless draw against Cesena, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches with two wins and two draws.
Injuries and Suspensions
Verre, Blin, Gomez, Lucioni, and Di Bartolo are injured.
Notable Betting Trends
- Palermo has not lost in their last four matches with two wins and two draws
- In only one of the last four matches did Palermo fail to score
Projected Lineup: Deplanche – Diakite, Nedelccaru, Nicolau, Pierozzi – Gomez, Segre – Insigne, Ranocchia, Di Mariano – Henry.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
Two of the last ten matches between the teams ended with this score
11.00Bet «Napoli» will score in the second half
This bet has been successful in Napoli's last two home matches
1.27Bet «Palermo» will score in the second half
This bet has been successful in three out of the last four matches for Palermo
2.99Tip and bets
Napoli has been performing strongly lately, showing solid form that suggests the hosts will be focused on securing a win today. While some rotations in the lineup may be necessary, their squad depth is impressive. Napoli is clearly aiming for success in the Cup. On the other hand, Palermo falls significantly short in terms of quality and is unlikely to pose a serious challenge.
We believe the visitors have no chance. Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1.5) on Napoli, with odds of 1.75.
Total Goals Bet
Napoli boasts a strong attacking line, and despite any potential rotation, it's unlikely that Palermo will escape defensive issues. However, given the significance of this match, the Eagles are not expected to just sit back and defend. They have the talent to score, and Napoli is not infallible.
Bet – both teams to score. This wager is offered at 2.15
Corner Kicks Bet
Napoli is the favorite and is expected to dominate the game for the full 90 minutes – they should confidently win the corner count.
Bet – Asian handicap (-4) on corners for Napoli. This bet is offered at 1.75