Napoli 2-1 Salernitana – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Napoli at 51% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Napoli vs Salernitana encounter.
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Analysis
Salernitana make the trip to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to face Napoli in Serie A, Regular Season - 20. The match kicks off on Saturday 13 January 2024 at 14:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Napoli have collected 1.10 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 3W 2D 5L. Last five: L W L D L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Napoli, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Napoli at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 home games — 1.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Salernitana's overall Serie A record this term: 2W 2D 6L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: L L D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Salernitana, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Salernitana's form when playing away from home: 1W 2D 7L across 10 road games this term (0.50 PPG). Away from home they average 0.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.10 for Napoli, 0.80 for Salernitana — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H History
The head-to-head record favours Napoli, who have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against Salernitana — a 1D 0W return for the visitors.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 4 Nov 2023, ended 2–0 with Napoli winning.
The historical record gives Napoli a meaningful edge here — 4 wins from 5 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading Data
Napoli goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 81% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
Salernitana goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 58% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Napoli 44% versus Salernitana 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Napoli 54% | Salernitana 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Napoli 1.59 xG and Salernitana 0.96 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Napoli attack 0.918 / defence 1.115 | Salernitana attack 0.819 / defence 1.283. League average goals — home 1.354 / away 1.056. Salernitana bring a strong defensive rating of 1.283 — this is suppressing Napoli's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 57 Napoli games / 57 Salernitana games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Napoli 51% | Draw 27% | Salernitana 22%. Fair-value odds: Napoli 1.96 | Draw 3.70 | Salernitana 4.55. Napoli hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Napoli are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Napoli if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.56 combined xG gives a 47% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 50%. This conflicts with form data: Napoli 50% | Salernitana 30% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Napoli vs Salernitana | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona • Kick-off: Saturday 13 Jan 2024, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Napoli 51% | Draw 27% | Salernitana 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 50% | xG Napoli 1.59 / Salernitana 0.96 • Poisson strength factors: Napoli attack 0.918 / def 1.115 | Salernitana attack 0.819 / def 1.283 | league avg home 1.354 / away 1.056 • Poisson stance: Napoli (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.59
Napoli xG
Expected Goals
0.96
Salernitana xG
50%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Napoli vs Salernitana kick off?
Napoli vs Salernitana kicked off at 14:00 on Saturday 13 January 2024 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
What was the final score in Napoli vs Salernitana?
Napoli 2 - 1 Salernitana.
Where is Napoli vs Salernitana being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
What competition is Napoli vs Salernitana part of?
Napoli vs Salernitana is a Regular Season - 20 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Napoli vs Salernitana?
Our statistical model gives Napoli a 51% chance of winning, Salernitana a 22% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Napoli the favourite.
Will both teams score in Napoli vs Salernitana?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Napoli and Salernitana will score (BTTS).
Will Napoli vs Salernitana have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Napoli and Salernitana?
Record (5 meetings): Napoli 4W | Draws 1 | Salernitana 0W.
What form are Napoli and Salernitana in?
Napoli (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-W-L-D-L. Salernitana (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Napoli's attack rating (0.92) and Salernitana's defence rating (1.28), the model arrives at 1.59 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Salernitana's attack (0.82x) against Napoli's defence (1.11x) — and the away total comes out at 0.96.
These ratings are built from 57/57 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.4%. Close behind: 1-0 (10.8%), 2-0 (9.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Napoli Win
51%
1.95
27%
3.72
22%
4.55
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.3%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
2 – 0
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.59
Napoli xG
Total xG
2.56
0.96
Salernitana xG
1.95
51%
Home win
3.72
27%
Draw
4.55
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
1.99
50%
BTTS No
2.01
Clean Sheet
38%
2.62
20%
4.92
Win to Nil
20%
5.12
4%
22.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Napoli vs Salernitana?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Napoli and Salernitana expected to score?
The model projects 1.59 expected goals for Napoli and 0.96 for Salernitana, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Napoli vs Salernitana?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Napoli's recent record stands at 36W 10D 11L from 57 games, a 2.07 PPG return, with L-W-L-D-L in the last five. The sample for Napoli is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Salernitana, meanwhile, have gone 11W 21D 25L across 57 games — 0.95 PPG, with L-L-D-W-L in their last five. The sample for Salernitana is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Napoli by 1.12 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Salernitana heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Napoli have managed 17W 5D 6L from 28 games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Salernitana's away record stands at 3W 11D 14L across 28 trips, a 0.71 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Napoli come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Napoli are averaging 1.84 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game recently; Salernitana are on 1.12 scored and 1.75 conceded.
Defensively: Napoli have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 57 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Napoli
Blended
Salernitana
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Napoli and Salernitana in coming into this match?
Napoli have gone 36W 10D 11L in their last 57 games (2.07 PPG), while Salernitana have gone 11W 21D 25L in their last 57 (0.95 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Napoli at home or Salernitana away?
Napoli's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Napoli at home: 2.00 PPG; Salernitana away: 0.71 PPG.
Have Napoli or Salernitana been keeping clean sheets recently?
Napoli have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games, Salernitana in 14%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. It has been a while since the last meeting — 13 January 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
There's a clear current trend here: Napoli have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Napoli won 4-1 on 23 Jan 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Napoli have gone 2W 1D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Salernitana — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
5
Napoli
1
Draws
0
Salernitana
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Napoli and Salernitana?
From 6 meetings on record, Napoli have won 5, Salernitana have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Napoli and Salernitana last play each other?
They last met on 13 January 2024, when Napoli 2-1 Salernitana.
Who has won more matches between Napoli and Salernitana?
Napoli have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Napoli see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Salernitana are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Napoli 46%, Salernitana 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 57% (Napoli) and 50% (Salernitana).
On the defensive side: Napoli keep a clean sheet in 39% of their matches; Salernitana in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Napoli home games / Salernitana away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Napoli play Salernitana?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Napoli's recent matches and 54% of Salernitana's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Napoli vs Salernitana usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 57% of Napoli's recent games and 50% of Salernitana's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Napoli and Salernitana tend to score early?
Napoli have had a goal before half-time in 57% of their recent matches, Salernitana in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Napoli edge out Salernitana 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Napoli beat Salernitana 2-1 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Regular Season - 20, in the Serie A. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Napoli 1.59 xG and Salernitana 0.96 xG, a combined 2.56. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Napoli attack 0.92 / defence 1.11 against Salernitana attack 0.82 / defence 1.28, drawn from 57/57 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Napoli 51% | Draw 27% | Salernitana 22%, with Napoli to win its most likely call at 51%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Napoli 54%, Salernitana 58%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Napoli's trading profile (57 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time, and conceded here.
Salernitana's trading profile (57 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Napoli arrived the stronger side — 2.07 PPG against 0.95. The form guide was vindicated by the result.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.