Napoli test themselves against French side Brest at the Stadio Teofilo Patini in summer friendly fixture on Wednesday, 31 July. View our betting tips for the match below.
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Napoli vs Brest prediction: Napoli to maintain good form?
Key Stats
- Napoli have won 100% of their three friendly games this summer without conceding a single goal.
- Brest meanwhile, have won only once in three attempts during their pre-season campaign so far.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in each of Napoli’s last three friendly fixtures.
- Brest have been averaging just one goal per game this summer.
Correct score prediction: Napoli 3-1 Brest
Napoli have scored 11 times across three friendly contests this summer and they have the firepower to enjoy another productive outing at Brest’s expense. The French outfit, who scored three times in their last three non-competitive tests might be worth a consolation gaol, however.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brest priced as outsiders
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
New Napoli boss Antonio Conte will be keen for his charges to maintain their excellent summer form and though their meeting with Brest represents their biggest challenge of pre-season so far, the Italians are odds-on favourites to win at 8/15. Brest, who have Champions League football to look forward to this term, have been given just a 19% chance of toppling Napoli in Castel di Sangro. For more of our latest tips, take a look at our football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams primed for first meeting
This will be the first ever encounter between Napoli and Brest.
Napoli preview: Strong line-up possible
Antonio Conte has been mixing things up in pre-season to build fitness right across this squad, though a stronger-looking Napoli XI could take the field against Brest this week. Victor Osimhen however, is unlikely to play due to his impending transfer away from the club.
Predicted lineup: Meret (GK), Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Mazzocchi, Anguissa, Lobotka, Spinazzola, Politano, Raspadori, Simeone
Italy Serie A 31/08/24
W
Parma
1
Napoli
2
Italy Serie A 25/08/24
W
Bologna
0
Napoli
3
Italy Serie A 18/08/24
L
Verona
3
Napoli
0
Coppa Italia 10/08/24
W
Modena
0 (3)
Napoli
0 (4)
Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
L
Girona
2
Napoli
0
Brest preview: Visitors could be unchanged
Brest have added Julien Le Cardinal, Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Ludovic Ajorque to their squad this summer, though it’s unclear whether any of the club’s signings will feature in this high-profile clash with Napoli.
Predicted lineup: Leroy (GK), Abergel, Bamba, Mendy, Mouyokolo, Mugisha, Pagis, Ponceau, Talbi, Tosin, Yongwa
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
W
St Etienne
0
Brest
4
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
L
Lens
2
Brest
0
France Ligue 1 17/08/24
L
Marseille
5
Brest
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Newcastle
1
Brest
0
Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
D
Juventus
2
Brest
2
Player to watch – Leonardo Spinazzola
Leonardo Spinazzola is a new face at Napoli have joined the club from fellow Serie A outfit Roma and the versatile defender could prove a shrewd addition for Antonio Conte.
Spinazzola could feature against Brest
Italian international Spinazzola played 36 times in all competitions for Roma last season and the 31-year-old is likely to be just as prominent for Napoli in Conte’s favoured 3-5-2 formation. Spinazzola will be eager to see action against Brest this week.
