Sassuolo vs Napoli Predictions and Picks | Serie A Betting Feb 17
Sassuolo vs Napoli Betting Preview
WagerTalk soccer handicapper Kevin Dolan shares his betting predictions and picks on this Sassuolo vs Napoli Serie A match from Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Napoli has a stranglehold on Serie A topping the standings with 59 points. Sassuolo sits 15th with only 24 points.
Get A $1 Premium Expert Picks Package
First time at WagerTalk? Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code NEWS1 when checking out! Click here to select your picks and then apply the best bargain of 2023 with coupon code NEWS1.
Have you downloaded the new WagerTalk TV app? If not, what are you waiting for?! Watch all of our programming – Puck Time, WagerTalk Today, Bet On It and more – on all streaming platforms. Download today on Apple, Android, Amazon and Roku.
Sassuolo vs Napoli Betting Odds
| Friday, February 17 | Serie A Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Sassuolo: | +460 |
| Napoli: | -180 |
| Draw: | +340 |
| Total: | 3 Goals (Odds Above Courtesy of DraftKings) |
| Game Time: | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT |
Sassuolo vs Napoli Betting Analysis
Napoli hold an almost insurmountable lead atop the Serie A table this year in what has been an incredible season for the ‘Partenopei’, winning 19 of their 22 games outright after what many considered to be a down season for the Neapolitans considering they let go of players such as Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne, and Kalidou Koulibaly in the off-season.
However, Napoli have barely missed a beat, with their forward two of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in particular being especially lethal, bagging 26 of Napoli’s 54 goals this season along with Napoli owning the league’s best defensive record this year as well.
Sassuolo meanwhile have mostly been at the other end of the spectrum this year, continuing to drop off the pace in Serie A after three of their brightest stars Gianluca Scamacca, Jeremie Boga, and Giacomo Raspadori have all plied their trade with different clubs this season.
Napoli have blown out Sassuolo across both of their two most recent meetings, winning 4-0 in Napoli back in October and 6-1 in their previous meeting also.
Napoli Strong Right Across The Board
A major strength for Napoli this season has been in their bench production, with 12 of their 54 goals this year coming from substitute players, one of the highest contribution rates in the entire league this season.
That team ethos has led Napoli to have their most successful season ever up to this point of the season, with only Inter and Juventus ranking a single point ahead of them historically in their respective best-ever seasons at this same stage.
Sassuolo Have Reasons To Be Optimistic
The ‘Neroverdi’ are going through arguably their best stretch of the season so far, going unbeaten across their last four league games overall and potentially welcoming back influential captain Domenico Berardi ahead of this game also.
However, a defense that has allowed 33 goals on the season so far and ranks 6th worst in the league in defensive xGA this year as well is going to have to find a way to get a lot sturdier if they’re going to limit this ferocious Napoli attack on Friday.
Sassuolo vs Napoli Prediction
This is a very difficult game to call from a side perspective as while Napoli are undoubtedly the stronger of these two sides overall.
Sassuolo have improved massively over recent weeks and Tuesday’s looming clash against Eintracht Frankfurt over in the Champions League should draw Napoli’s attention here as well.
That said, given Sassuolo’s suspect defense this season, it’s hard not to envision Napoli getting on the scoreboard perhaps a few times in this one, but with their upcoming European schedule combined with Sassuolo scoring in seven of their previous eight home matches also.
Both teams should be able to find the back of the net in this one and we like the ‘Both Teams to Score – Yes’ prop at -140 in Friday’s matchup between Napoli and Sassuolo in Italian Serie A.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes (-140)
For more free soccer picks, check out WagerTalk’s free picks page.
| Sportsbook | Welcome Bonus | States Available | Get Your Bonus |
| 1. PointsBet | $2000 in Risk Free Bets | NJ, IN, IA, IL, CO, MI, VA, NY, KS, LA | Claim Now! |
| 2. Caesars | $1250 Risk Free Bet | NJ, WV, CO, IN, IA, MI, VA, TN, AZ, NY, LA, KS, PA | Claim Now! |
| 3. BetMGM | $1000 Risk Free Bet | NJ, PA, WV, IN, CO, TN, IA, MI, VA, DC, WY, MS, AZ, NY, LA, KS | Claim Now! |
| 4.DraftKings | $1000 Deposit Match | NJ, PA, WV, IN, CO, IL, IA, TN, MI, VA, WY, AZ, NY, LA, KS | Claim Now! |
| 5. FanDuel | $1000 Risk Free Bet | NJ, PA, WV, IN, CO, IA, IL, TN, MI, VA, AZ, NY, LA, ON, KS | Claim Now! |
| 6. BetRivers | $500 in Free Bets | PA, IN, CO, MI, IA, IL, VA, NY, NJ | Click State To Claim |
| 7. Unibet | $250 Risk Free Bet | NJ, PA, IN, IA, VA, AZ | Click State To Claim |
| 8. FoxBet | $50 Risk Free Bet | NJ, PA, CO, MI | Claim Now! |
About The Author
Soccer Betting Tips
New to betting on soccer? Not familiar with all the wagering options, such as three-way betting and the Asian handicap? What stats should a novice soccer bettor focus on? What are some basic soccer betting tips and strategies? Carmine Bianco and Nick Borrman joined Kelly Stewart to share some tips to novice soccer bettors.
**************************************************
Meet the Author
‘The sharpest sports mind in Ireland’ is how one prominent newspaper dubbed Kevin Dolan after he became the first foreigner ever to win the World Series of Handicapping tournament back in 2015. “The Irishman” made his start wagering on GAA, football, soccer and boxing, all to immense success.
Since becoming a professional bettor, he has since lit up the sports betting scene in the U.S. and abroad, winning two handicapping awards and writing a best-selling book on sports handicapping named ‘The Complete Guide to Sports Betting’.
Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?
- Latest Betting Odds and Public Action: Vegas lines updated in real time, including who the public is betting on.
- Last Minute Handicapping Advice: Check out our extensive library of handicapping tips and advice from professional Vegas handicappers (we also recommend taking the time to look over our sports betting tips video library)
- Want an expert opinion? Check out the latest Free Sports Picks and Best Bets from our team of expert sports handicappers.
Make sure to bookmark all the above!
