Next up we have a crucial match coming from the Italian Serie A, when Napoli will be playing host to Fiorentina on Saturday, May 20th. With just two more matches to be played, Fiorentina are chasing a top 6 finish that grants entrance to the European competitions next season, while Napoli still have mathematical chances for a title. Both teams will be looking for the 3 points in what is expected to be a very exciting match.
Fiorentina (16-9-11) are now sitting at the 7th spot of the Serie A with 59 points, just a single point behind Milan at the 6th spot that grants entrance to the Europa League qualifiers. Their last match is against the already relegated Pescara at home, so getting at least a point from this match-up would be crucial towards their fight for a top 6 placement. They are coming off a very important 2-3 win at home against Lazio. After a goal-less first half, it was Lazio who took the lead at the 55th minute with Keita, but Fiorentina had already pulled even by the 67th minute with Babakar. Moreover, they managed to take a two goal lead with goals at the 73rd and 76th minute, before their opponents temporarily scared them at the 81st minute for the final 2-3. They have been mediocre on the road (6-8-4), where they have won just one of their last 6 matches (1-2-3). They will be coming into this match with just a few absences, as Astori and Valero are suspended, while Badelj is still listed as unavailable.
Napoli (24-4-8) are still clinging at the top spots of the Serie A with just two more matches to go, as they are 3rd with 80 points, just 5 behind league leaders Juventus. They will be looking to win both remaining matches against Fiorentina and Sampdoria in hopes that Juventus and/or Roma suffer a mishap in their own matches. They are coming off a massive 5-0 triumph on the road against Torino. They took the lead at the 7th minute with Callejon, but they scored all the other 4 goals in an 18 minute span in the second half (60th – 78th minute). They have been in immense form lately, as they are currently undefeated in their last 10 matches (8-0-2). They have the best offense in the league with 86 goals so far, and the 3rd best defense with just 36 conceded. They have been stunning at home (12-2-4), where they are undefeated in their last 5 (4-0-1). They will be coming into this match with just as single injury concern, as Maksimovic is still listed as questionable to participate.