SSC Napoli face tough test against Fiorentina to maintain title chase

SSC Napoli visit Fiorentina on Sunday evening in the 5th round of Serie A, in a strong encounter where the defending champions aim to continue their positive results and strengthen their position in the league table.

SSC Napoli enter the match with high spirits after securing an important victory over Bologna by a goal to nil in the last round, earning three valuable points that kept them in the competition at the start of the season.

Massimiliano Allegri's side hopes to continue their winning streak against Fiorentina, relying on defensive organization and attacking efficiency to secure a match that will not be easy away from home, especially against an opponent capable of troubling the top teams in Serie A.

In contrast, Fiorentina are looking to exploit the factors of home and crowd to achieve a positive result against the defending champions, while SSC Napoli are aware that any new setback could increase the gap with the top teams, making the three points a primary objective for the team in this encounter.