After their closest title rivals stumbled in midweek, Napoli will look to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to six points when they host Udinese on Sunday.
The league leaders were denied an eighth straight win by a late equaliser last week, but they can still move clear of the chasing pack with a win at the Stadio Maradona.
Latest Napoli vs Udinese team information
After more than a month on the sidelines, Napoli could call upon key defender Alessandro Buongiorno this weekend; although Juan Jesus could still start alongside Amir Rrahmani, with Buongiorno coming off the bench.
Antonio Conte's only absentee, therefore, is left-back Mathias Olivera, who has been ruled out until next month with a calf injury.
Leading the home side's attack, Romelu Lukaku has found the net six times in eight Serie A games against Udinese; new loan signing Noah Okafor will be named on the bench.
Since the start of last season, Udinese star Lorenzo Lucca has scored 17 goals, including eight headers.
Once again, the tall striker will lead the line for Friulani, with Alexis Sanchez and Florian Thauvin competing to partner him.
Another striker, Keinan Davis, is back in full training - along with full-back Kingsley Ehizibue - and Swedish midfielder Jesper Karlstrom is back from suspension. However, Isaak Toure, Lautaro Giannetti and first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye remain unavailable.
Latest predicted lineup Napoli vs Udinese
Napoli:
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Neres
Udinese:
Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero, Kamara; Thauvin, Lucca
Latest football commentary Napoli vs Udinese
After recording seven consecutive wins in Serie A, Napoli were on course to extend that run in the Derby del Sole, taking a one-goal lead over Roma thanks to Leonardo Spinazzola's superb first-half strike.
However, the Giallorossi sent home fans into a frenzy by producing a dramatic equaliser at the Stadio Olimpico - meaning Inter Milan can claim top spot by winning their postponed match against Fiorentina.
For that reason, Inter's shock 3-0 defeat was widely celebrated in Naples, where dreams of a second Scudetto in three seasons were edging closer to reality.
A multiple trophy winner as both a player and a coach, Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has rejuvenated a squad that had such a weak title defence last season - although they may even have been weakened in a disappointing transfer window.
Never known for keeping such frustrations to himself, Conte must now put the club's failure to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia behind him, as the race for top spot continues.
Having won nine times and kept six clean sheets in 11 home games in the top flight this season, he will be looking to continue in a similar vein this weekend.
Napoli certainly have history on their side, with a recent record of 10 consecutive Serie A wins over Udinese at the Stadio Maradona, while averaging 3.1 goals per game.
In total, Udinese have failed to win any of their last 17 meetings between the clubs, losing no less than 14 of those.
Friulani therefore make the long trip south with precedent heavily leaning towards them – aside from recent form.
Last weekend, after three draws and two defeats, Udinese finally tasted victory for the first time since before Christmas, beating relegation-threatened Venezia 3-2.
After nearly stumbling by squandering a two-goal lead - earned through goals from Sandi Lovric and key striker Lorenzo Lucca - the Bianconeri still claimed maximum points thanks to a deft finish from Iker Bravo.
Kosta Runjaic and co can now record back-to-back wins for the first time since September - although results on the road have proved elusive in recent times.
Udinese have lost five of their last nine away games in Serie A - as many defeats as they suffered in their previous 18 - and now face one of the toughest tests in Calcio.
Latest Napoli vs Udinese score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the following results for the Napoli vs Udinese match:
- Sportsmole: Napoli 2-0 Udinese
- WhoScore: Napoli 2-1 Udinese
- Our prediction: Napoli 1-0 Udinese
When and where to watch Napoli vs Udinese live?
To watch the live match Napoli vs Udinese in Serie A taking place at 2:45 am on February 10, viewers can watch on K+ Sport, K+PM or online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy moments of watching football.
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