SSC Napoli vs FC Crotone, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SSC Napoli vs FC Crotone — Serie A at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
- FC Crotone 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Ivan Pezzuto
- Referee Giovanni Baccini
- Referee Alessio Berti
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | FC Crotone | H | 4–3 | W |
| 21 Mar | AS Roma | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | AC Milan | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Feb | Benevento Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | SSC Napoli | A | 3–4 | L |
| 20 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | SS Lazio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Torino FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | Atalanta BC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 28 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona that hosts another battle between SSC Napoli and FC Crotone.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. SSC Napoli is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 19' What a strike from Lorenzo Insigne! The score is 1-0.
- 19' Andrea Rispoli was booked on 19.
- 22' GOAL! Victor Osimhen scores on 22. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne
- 25' GOAL! Simeon Nwankwo scores on 25. Assisted by Ahmad Benali
- 30' It looks surprising FC Crotone does not make any changes. Luca Marrone has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' What a strike from Dries Mertens! The score is 3-1.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SSC Napoli needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabian Ruiz made 508 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' FC Crotone manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Pereira is hanging Andrea Rispoli on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' Simeon Nwankwo with the second goal in the match!
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' FC Crotone is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' What an equalizer from Junior Messias!
- 62' Another substitution for SSC Napoli to replace Matteo Politano by Hirving Lozano on 62 minute.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Ahmad Benali. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Giovanni Di Lorenzo puts SSC Napoli on the lead.
- 73' The SSC Napoli manager makes a substitution. Dries Mertens departs to be replaced by Piotr Zielinski.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pedro Pereira on 78.
- 81' It is a substitution in FC Crotone team. Niccolo Zanellato is replaced by Luis Rojas on 81 minute.
- 86' 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.
- 87' The referee shows FC Crotone player a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' Time for substitution for SSC Napoli. Victor Osimhen is replaced by Andrea Petagna.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Crotone.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 6
- 24
-
14
Dries Mertens ↓ Piotr Zielinski 73'
- 1
- 19
- 44
-
5
Tiemoue Bakayoko ↓ Eljif Elmas 62'
- 21
- 22
-
9
Victor Osimhen ↓ Andrea Petagna 90'
Bench
-
11
Hirving Lozano ↑ 62'
-
7
Eljif Elmas ↑ 62'
- 68
- 23
-
20
Piotr Zielinski ↑ 73'
- 25
-
37
Andrea Petagna ↑ 90'
- 33
- 3
- 16
- 58
- 38
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
FC Crotone Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Adam Ounas ↓ Milos Vulic 46'
- 13
- 1
- 10
-
21
Niccolo Zanellato ↓ Luis Rojas 81'
- 25
- 17
- 5
- 26
-
33
Andrea Rispoli ↓ Pedro Pereira 46'
- 30
Bench
- 97
- 8
-
34
Luca Marrone ↑ 90'
-
54
Samuel Di Carmine ↑ 90'
- 16
- 3
-
32
Pedro Pereira ↑ 46'
- 95
- 6
-
77
Milos Vulic ↑ 46'
- 22
-
20
Luis Rojas ↑ 81'
Coach
Serse Cosmi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Simeon Nwankwo | 2 |
| Hirving Lozano | 1 |
| Diego Demme | 1 |
| Andrea Petagna | 1 |
| Dries Mertens | 1 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 1 |
| Victor Osimhen | 1 |
SSC Napoli Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.59
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
FC Crotone xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Crotone
37%
SSC Napoli or FC Crotone
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | FC Crotone covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
FC Crotone keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.