Napoli travel to Stadio Sinigaglia on Sunday looking to end a frustrating run of results and maintain their lead in the Serie A title race. Antonio Conte’s men have not won any of their last three matches, but a trip to face newly promoted Como presents a golden opportunity to return to winning ways. Como, however, are improving under rookie coach Cesc Fabregas and will be eager to pull off another upset after their recent win over Fiorentina.

Napoli’s recent struggles have seen them drop points in three consecutive games, starting with a draw against Udinese before back-to-back disappointments against Roma and Lazio. In their most recent match, they led Lazio late into the game before conceding a late equalizer in the 87th minute, allowing their title rivals to stay within reach. Fortunately for the Partenopei, Juventus did them a favor by beating Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia, meaning Napoli still hold a two-point advantage at the top of the table. However, with a crucial top-of-the-table clash against Inter looming next week, they cannot afford another slip-up against Como.

Despite their recent dip in form, Napoli have been consistent on the road, scoring in each of their last ten away matches, the longest active streak in Serie A. History is also on their side, as they have lost just once in 23 league meetings with Como, a defeat that came all the way back in 1952. In October’s reverse fixture, Napoli ran out 3-1 winners, scoring within the first minute, and they will hope for a similarly fast start this time around.

Como’s return to the top flight after two decades away started with struggles, but recent results suggest they are adjusting to the challenge. They currently sit in mid-table, and while their primary focus remains avoiding relegation, their ambitions are growing under the leadership of Fabregas, who has overseen steady improvement. Last week’s 2-1 win at Fiorentina was a major boost, marking their first victory over a top-six side this season. Prior to that, Como had managed just one point in eight games against the league’s top teams, conceding 18 goals in the process.

Key to their success has been Real Madrid loanee Nico Paz, who has impressed with six goals and three assists in Serie A this season. His link-up play with Assane Diao, who scored against Fiorentina, will be crucial if Como are to break down Napoli’s experienced backline. However, Como’s defense remains a concern, having conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game in their last four meetings with Napoli.

Team news favors Napoli, as they welcome Alessandro Buongiorno back from injury, allowing Conte to revert to his preferred 3-5-2 formation. However, Mathias Olivera and David Neres remain sidelined, while Leonardo Spinazzola could return after recovering from a muscle injury. Scott McTominay, who scored in the first minute against Como in October, has been one of the most productive midfielders in Serie A this season, particularly in away matches. He will likely partner Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka in midfield, while Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori are set to lead the attack.

Como, meanwhile, are without Sergi Roberto, Alessandro Gabrielloni, Ignace Van der Brempt, and Mergim Vojvoda due to injury, though Alberto Moreno could return. Their main attacking threat will come from Paz, supported by Gabriel Strefezza and Assane Diao, with Patrick Cutrone expected to lead the line.

Despite their recent struggles, Napoli’s quality and determination under Conte should see them edge out Como, though the hosts will put up a fight. With a vital showdown against Inter ahead, Napoli will be desperate to get back to winning ways, and their experience could prove the difference.

While Como have improved and pose an attacking threat, Napoli’s superior squad and title ambitions should see them secure a narrow but important victory.

那不勒斯将在周日客场挑战辛尼加利亚球场，希望能结束令人沮丧的连胜，保持在意甲冠军争夺中的领先地位。孔蒂的球队最近三场比赛一场都没赢，但客场挑战新升班马科莫将是他们重回胜利之路的黄金机会。然而，在新教练法布雷加斯的带领下，科莫正在进步，并且在最近战胜佛罗伦萨后，他们将渴望再次打破僵局。

那不勒斯最近的挣扎让他们连续三场比赛丢分，先是战平乌迪内斯，然后是背靠背对罗马和拉齐奥的失望。在他们最近的一场比赛中，他们在比赛最后阶段领先拉齐奥，但在第87分钟被扳平比分，让他们的冠军对手保持着距离。对于帕特诺佩人来说幸运的是，尤文图斯在意大利德比中击败了国际米兰，这意味着那不勒斯仍然在积分榜上领先2分。然而，下周与国米的关键交锋迫在眉睫，他们不能再承受对科莫的失误了。

尽管最近状态有所下降，但那不勒斯在客场表现稳定，在最近10场客场比赛中都取得了进球，这也是意甲历史上最长的连胜纪录，他们在与科莫的23场联赛中只输了一场，这要追溯到1952年。在10月的逆转比赛中，那不勒斯在第一分钟就取得了3-1的胜利，他们希望这次也能有一个类似的快速开局。

Como在离开20年后重返顶级联赛，一开始举步维艰，但最近的结果表明，他们正在适应挑战。他们目前位于积分榜中游，虽然他们的首要目标仍然是保级，但在法布雷加斯的带领下，他们的雄心越来越大，法布雷加斯已经监督了球队的稳步进步。上周2-1战胜佛罗伦萨的比赛给了他们很大的鼓舞，这是他们本赛季第一次战胜排名前六的球队。在此之前，科莫在与联赛强队的8场比赛中只拿到1分，丢了18个球。

他们成功的关键是皇马租借的尼科·帕兹，他本赛季在意甲联赛中贡献了6个进球和3次助攻。如果科莫想要突破那不勒斯经验丰富的后防线，他和在对阵佛罗伦萨时进球的阿萨纳·迪奥的配合将是至关重要的。然而，科莫的防守仍然令人担忧，在最近四次与那不勒斯的交锋中，他们场均丢了2.5个球。

球队消息对那不勒斯有利，他们欢迎亚历山德罗·布翁吉奥诺伤愈归队，孔蒂可以恢复他喜欢的3-5-2阵型。然而，奥利维拉和内雷斯仍然缺阵，而斯皮纳佐拉可能会在肌肉受伤后复出。斯科特·麦克托米内在10月份对阵科莫的比赛中第一分钟就进球，他是本赛季意甲联赛中最有生产力的中场球员之一，尤其是在客场比赛中。他很可能在中场与安圭萨和洛博特卡搭档，而卢卡库和拉斯多里将领衔进攻。

与此同时，科莫没有塞尔吉·罗伯托、亚历山德罗·加布里埃洛尼、伊格纳斯·范德布伦普特和梅尔金·伏伊伏达，尽管阿尔贝托·莫雷诺可能会回归。他们的主要进攻威胁将来自帕斯，由加布里埃尔·斯特雷费扎和阿萨纳·迪奥支持，帕特里克·库特隆有望领衔锋线。

尽管那不勒斯最近表现不佳，但在孔蒂的带领下，那不勒斯的实力和决心应该会让他们击败科莫，尽管东道主将会奋力一搏。面对一场与国米的关键对决，那不勒斯将不顾一切地回到胜利的道路上，他们的经验可以证明这一点。

虽然科莫已经有所提高，并构成了进攻威胁，但那不勒斯的强大阵容和夺冠野心应该会让他们获得一场险胜但重要的胜利。