SSC Napoli vs Benevento Calcio, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SSC Napoli vs Benevento Calcio — Serie A at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- SSC Napoli 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Benevento Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Juan Sacchi
- Referee Mauro Galetto
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Niccolo Pagliardini
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Benevento Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Atalanta BC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 18 Feb | Granada CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Juventus FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Genoa CFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | SSC Napoli | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | AS Roma | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | UC Sampdoria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Jan | Torino FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SSC Napoli
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SSC Napoli
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 G | |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 G | 1 A |
| Matteo Politano | 1 G | |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona!
- 5' Benevento Calcio seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Benevento Calcio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' SSC Napoli have won 647 goals from 514 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' SSC Napoli is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dries Mertens on 34.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SSC Napoli and Benevento Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pasquale Schiattarella, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' The Benevento Calcio bench stirs into life. Pasquale Schiattarella is withdrawn and Roberto Insigne gets his opportunity.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SSC Napoli side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kalidou Koulibaly.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
- 64' Time for substitution for Benevento Calcio. Daam Foulon is replaced by Gaetano Letizia.
- 65' Marco Sau gets the nod from Benevento Calcio. He replaces Gianluca Caprari and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Matteo Politano gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 70' The whistle greets Gianluca Lapadula as he departs to be replaced by Adolfo Gaich.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. SSC Napoli must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Federico Barba. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' That is a Red card for SSC Napoli. Kalidou Koulibaly will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Nikola Maksimovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Piotr Zielinski on 82 minute.
- 83' Poor challenge from Perparim Hetemaj. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' The Benevento Calcio bench stirs into life. Artur Ionita is withdrawn and Gabriele Moncini gets his opportunity.
- 85' The crowd applauds Matteo Politano as he leaves the pitch. Elseid Hysaj steps in for SSC Napoli.
- 90' Gianluca Lapadula is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SSC Napoli so far.
- Another three points for SSC Napoli.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 31
- 26
- 24
- 20
-
14
Dries Mertens ↓ Eljif Elmas 82'
- 1
- 5
-
21
Matteo Politano ↓ Elseid Hysaj 85'
- 22
- 33
Bench
-
7
Eljif Elmas ↑ 82'
- 4
- 68
-
23
Elseid Hysaj ↑ 85'
- 6
-
19
Nikola Maksimovic ↑ 82'
- 25
- 3
- 16
- 58
- 61
- 56
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
Benevento Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Artur Ionita ↓ Gabriele Moncini 83'
- 28
-
17
Gianluca Caprari ↓ Marco Sau 65'
- 10
- 13
- 1
- 9
- 56
- 27
- 93
-
18
Daam Foulon ↓ Gaetano Letizia 64'
Bench
- 5
-
25
Marco Sau ↑ 65'
- 14
-
21
Gabriele Moncini ↑ 83'
-
3
Gaetano Letizia ↑ 64'
-
19
Roberto Insigne ↑ 46'
- 8
- 12
-
7
Adolfo Gaich ↑ 70'
- 20
- 58
- 22
Coach
Filippo Inzaghi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lorenzo Insigne | 1 |
| Andrea Petagna | 1 |
| Roberto Insigne | 1 |
| Dries Mertens | 1 |
| Matteo Politano | 1 |
SSC Napoli Form
Benevento Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Benevento Calcio xG
I would bet for:
SSC Napoli to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
84%
Draw or Benevento Calcio
41%
SSC Napoli or Benevento Calcio
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | Benevento Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 25% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Benevento Calcio keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.