Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into the juicy clash between Sassuolo and Napoli on August 24th at 13:00 in Italy's Serie A. Napoli, sitting pretty at the top with 82 points, look to dominate again after their recent form WDDWW. Meanwhile, Sassuolo is rocking the Serie B but is eager to upset the giants, despite their current struggles. Napoli’s recent form, especially their solid away performance (13 wins out of 19 games), suggests they’re not here to mess around.

Looking at the odds, bet365 rates Napoli as the heavy favorites at 1.48, with a draw at 4.50 and Sassuolo at 6.00. That’s a clear hint—Napoli is the team to beat. The stats tell us Napoli has scored 40 goals away from home this season, while Sassuolo has a shaky defense, allowing 13 goals in just five recent matches. Their recent head-to-heads show Napoli won 2-0 in their last encounter, emphasizing their dominance.

Sassuolo’s weaknesses include inconsistent defensive performance and lack of goals lately. Napoli’s strength? Scoring power and tactical discipline. Key factors? Napoli’s attack versus Sassuolo’s shaky back line. A potential storyline? Can Sassuolo spring a surprise in their own backyard, or will Napoli keep their top spot?

Predictions? Expect a Napoli win, likely with a clean sheet, and both teams scoring seems less probable. As for goal totals, over 2.5 might be realistic, but under 3.5 feels safer. Now, let’s see what the odds market suggests.

Let’s get into the predictions with some good old football smarts, and keep it light but sharp—after all, we all love a bit of drama on matchday!