Lecce v Napoli, a familiar script: Conte edges another narrow win | OneFootball

In recent years, facing Lecce has proven to be anything but simple for Napoli. Even yesterday, at the “Via del Mare,” the Azzurri struggled to assert themselves, managing to secure the three points only thanks to a header from Anguissa, served by a free kick taken by Neres. A goal that was enough to seal the result at 0-1, but which confirms a now well-established trend: when Napoli faces the Giallorossi, victory always comes by the narrowest of margins.

Napoli, Lecce makes them sweat for the three points: four narrow wins in the last five victories

With Antonio Conte on the bench, the record is clear. Three matches, three wins, always by just one goal: 1-0 at the “Maradona” last season, thanks to a goal by Di Lorenzo; 0-1 in Salento with Raspadori’s successful free kick; and again 0-1 yesterday, with Anguissa decisive with a header. Three matches, three goals scored and none conceded.

A perfect track record from a defensive standpoint, but one that highlights a certain difficulty in finding the back of the net against the team now coached by Stefano Di Francesco. However, the problem does not concern only the Conte era. In the last eight official meetings between the two teams (from 2020 to today), Napoli has achieved five victories — four of which by just one goal — two draws, and one defeat. The only exception remains the 0-4 in 2023, under Garcia’s management, which stands out as an anomaly in a series of otherwise very balanced encounters.

Andrea Alati

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