Napoli v Monza

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Napoli slumped to a fourth defeat in six games in the Italian top flight just before Christmas as the hosts were handed a disappointing 2-0 defeat away from home at Roma which has resulted in Walter Mazzari's side dropping out of the top six while Monza were handed a second defeat on the trot in Serie A after a 1-0 loss at home to Fiorentina last time out.

Recent defeats at the hands of Empoli, Inter Milan, Juventus and Roma have resulted in Napoli sliding down the Serie A table to seventh place ahead of this important Friday night clash against Monza at their Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and the hosts now find themselves four points adrift of Bologna and the top four pack in the division.

Following the euphoria of claiming the Scudetto title at the end of last season's triumphant campaign, Napoli have failed to continue their momentum this season especially at home where the hosts have managed to collect just three wins but also slip to four defeats already this term, losing to the likes of Lazio, Fiorentina, Empoli and Inter Milan, so the straight win markets may be best avoided for this clash.

However, the goals market appeals here as five of Napoli's eight home games so far this season have resulted in both teams scoring.

Monza also dropped down the Serie A table to 11th place after being handed a 1-0 defeat at home to Fiorentina which followed a previous 3-0 loss away from home at AC Milan and having managed to pick up just the one win from their last six games overall in the domestic top flight, Monza may well have their hands full on Friday night at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona against a Napoli side who'll be intent on returning to the top six.

The visitors have once again managed to hold their own though so far this season in the Italian top flight as they have collected five wins to date this term and although they've slipped to six defeats as well, they have managed to keep themselves at arms length from the teams below them in the relegation zone.

Indeed, Monza possess a useful eight-point cushion above third from bottom club, Cagliari thanks to recent victories picked up against Sassuolo, Salernitana, Verona and Genoa, and although they have captured just two wins on the road so far this season, Monza have also picked up points in draws at Lazio and Cagliari as well.

Five of Monza's last 10 away games have also resulted in both teams scoring.

Napoli v Monza Verdict

Both Napoli and Monza have produced some indifferent results in recent times in Serie A but both teams look capable of scoring in this upcoming encounter.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.75

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.00