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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matteo Politano vs. Cagliari – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 23
Matteo Politano vs. Cagliari – Player props & odds to score a goal on May 23 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Matteo Politano score a goal when SSC Napoli and Cagliari square off on Friday, May 23 at 2:45 PM ET? In the piece below, we analyze the current stats, trends and odds for this game. Napoli faced Parma away from home in its last game and the sides finished with a draw, 0-0. The Napoli side took eight shots, outshooting Parma by three. Keep up with Serie A action this season on Fubo! Matteo Politano's Odds to Score a Goal vs. Cagliari Odds to score a goal next game: +180 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 12:39 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Matteo Politano's 2024-25 Stats This season, he has found the back of the net in three of the 36 matches he has played in. In terms of expected goals, Politano (1.5 xG) is 1.5 lower than his actual goal tally (three). In terms of assists, he has picked up one in three of the 36 matches he has appeared in this season. So far in the 2024-25 season, he has attempted 40 shots, averaging 1.1 per game. SSC Napoli vs. Cagliari Scoring Insights With 57 goals in 37 games, Napoli is fifth in Serie A. On the other side, Cagliari has conceded 54 goals in 37 matches, 15th in the league. Cagliari is 12th in Serie A in goals scored (40 overall, 1.1 per game), and Napoli is first in goals conceded (27 overall, 0.7 per game). Napoli's goal difference (+30) ranks third in Serie A. Cagliari has been outscored 54-40, and its -14 goal differential is 12th in Serie A. SSC Napoli vs. Cagliari Match Info Matchup: Napoli vs. Cagliari Napoli vs. Cagliari Time: 2:45 PM ET 2:45 PM ET Date: May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025 Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
The Herald Scotland
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Scott McTominay's team mate on reason for the Scot's rise at Napoli
Form which the Scotland internationalist's hapless opponents have not found to be amusing in the slightest and which may end up giving his Italian club the last laugh in what has been a remarkable season. Tartan Army footsoldiers have known for some that the former Manchester United midfielder is a clinical finisher in the final third of the park when the pressure is on - none of them will ever forget the seven goals he scored against Cyprus, Spain and Georgia during the national team's successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. However, the 60-times capped 28-year-old has, even by his own high standards, been impressive up front of late. A double in a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Empoli at home and a late winner in a tense 1-0 victory against Monza away ensured that Napoli moved level with Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table earlier this month. His first-half brace against Torino in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday proved to be the difference between the two sides at the end of the 90 minutes and ultimately sent the hosts three points clear at the top of the table with just four matches remaining. Read more: McTominay quickly justified the £25.7m transfer fee which it took to secure his services back in August and had soon endeared himself to fans who know - having watched, to name just a handful, Marek Hamsik, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ruud Krol, Maradona and Dino Zoff represent them over the years - a decent footballer when they see one. His popularity, though, has simply skyrocketed in Naples the past few weeks as Gli Azzurri have caught and then leapfrogged I Nerazzurri. The packed ground reverberated with repeated, heavily-accented chants of " Scott-Mac-Tom-In-Neeee! Scott-Mac-Tom-In-Neeee! Scott-Mac-Tom-In-Neeee!" on Sunday as the home supporters in the 51,144-strong sell-out crowd which was in attendance lost the plot. There were as many Napoli fans decked out in replica McTominay tops as there were in Lukaku, Buongiorno or Politano shirts. In fact, there were many more. There were, too, numerous saltires and Scotland shirts in the stands. He is the man of the moment, the hero of the hour, the darling of the support. (Image: Getty Images) Politano, the Italy winger who was a member of the side which lifted the Scudetto two years ago, believes that McTominay has a priceless trait which has enabled him to make such an impact as the Serie A title race has intensified. Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Old Trafford manager who took a such a keen interest in his compatriot McTominay when he was coming through the United youth ranks, often claimed that timing a run into the penalty box was the most difficult skill in football, was an art which could not be taught. Well, McTominay has well and truly channelled his inner Norman Whiteside, something he has done on numerous occasions in a dark blue jersey, since moving to Italy eight months ago. He ghosted in to the opposition penalty box, caught the Torino defenders completely unawares and made sure he was in the perfect position at the perfect moment not once but twice on Sunday night. Read more: 'We saw that Inter had lost to Roma on Sunday afternoon and knew the importance of the match against Torino before it got underway, knew the three points were fundamental for us because they would bring us back to the top of the table,' said Politano. 'I am happy with the performance and with the assist which I provided for the second goal. 'Giovanni [Di Lorenzo] and Frank [Anguissa] and I have been playing together for years now and we know each other's games by heart, get along well, know the movements we will make. In the first half against Torino we pushed a lot on the right and managed to find the two goals which decided the match doing that. 'But Scott is a truly exceptional player. He has the most fantastic timing, has an amazing ability to come into the match just exactly when he is needed to do so. The results are there for everyone to see. He now has 11 goals in Serie A and 12 goals in total in all competitions. 'He has scored a lot this season. It is important when you have a striker like Romelu [Lukaku] who makes his presence felt for others to, like myself and the others wingers, to come and play more centrally and Scott has done that.' (Image: Getty Images) Antonio Conte, the Napoli manager, appears confident that, with an out-and-out winner like McTominay at his disposal, that has side can close out the Italian title in the coming weeks. 'We have been more at the top than any other team this season,' he said. 'It is not new that we manage the situation of being higher in the table. The games are becoming fewer and fewer, clearly any mistake that anyone makes will have consequences in a significant way. 'But let's enjoy it, let's enjoy this moment. Torino was perhaps the most beautiful victory because it comes with a focused team, a hungry attack and McTominay scores two more goals. The miracle could be close.' The win over Torino ensured that Napoli will finish in the top four in Serie A this season and qualify for the league phase of the Champions League once again. That is an achievement which could prove decisive in keeping McTominay in Italy. 'It is a very important milestone on an economic level for the club,' said Conte. Scott McTominay's second goal against Torino saw him hit a significant landmark – he overtook the number of Serie A goals which Scotland legend Denis Law plundered for Torino way back in the 1961/62 season. He looks more than capable of giving Napoli fans more goals to cheer and further reasons to smile in the matches against Lecce, Genoa, Parma and Cagliari in the coming weeks on the evidence of another exceptional personal display.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Napoli hold off Milan to keep the pressure on Inter in title race
🚨 Napoli hold off Milan to keep the pressure on Inter in title race 🚨 Napoli hold off Milan to keep the pressure on Inter in title race Napoli beat Milan 2-1 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium to cut the gap on Inter at the top of Serie A back to three points. Scorers: Politano 2', Lukaku 19'; Jović 84' Antonio Conte would have wanted a quick start from his side, but even he might not have expected an opening goal after just 62 seconds. Advertisement Giovanni Di Lorenzo played the ball forward from the right and Matteo Politano held off two defenders before smashing a low shot past Mike Maignan. Napoli doubled their lead just before the 20-minute mark. Billy Gilmour was the architect, cutting through midfield before slipping in Romelu Lukaku. His scuffed finish looped over Maignan, who may have gone down too early. Milan showed little in the first half, but after the break, their changes led to two big chances for substitute Santiago Giménez The first came after good play from fellow sub Rafael Leão and Samuel Chukwueze gave him the chance to cut inside and shoot on goal. However, the Mexican international failed to threaten Alex Meret. Advertisement The second did see Giménez warm the palms of the keeper, but only as he missed a penalty in the 69th minute. Instead, nother subsitute striker, Luka Jović handed the Rossoneri a lifeline with six minutes remaining. Théo Hernandez got space on the left, and his inch perfect ball across the box was bundled in by the Serb. Napoli just about held on, cutting Inter's lead back to three points. With eight games remaining, we could be set for the tightest Scudetto race in several years. 📸 CARLO HERMANN - AFP or licensors
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matteo Politano vs. AC Milan – Player props & odds to score a goal on March 30
Matteo Politano vs. AC Milan – Player props & odds to score a goal on March 30 [gambcom-standard rankid="4130" ] Will Matteo Politano score a goal when SSC Napoli and AC Milan meet on Sunday, March 30 at 2:45 PM ET? In the article below, we break down the updated stats, trends and odds for this game. Napoli ended up with a draw in its last game, 0-0, against Venezia FC away from home on March 16. Napoli fell short despite outshooting their opponents 14 to 12. Keep up with Serie A action this season on Fubo! Matteo Politano's Odds to Score a Goal vs. AC Milan Odds to score a goal next game: +320 Soccer player prop odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 6:40 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. [gambcom-standard rankid="4142" ] Matteo Politano's 2024-25 Stats This season, he has scored a goal in two matches (out of 28 played). Looking at expected goals, Politano (1.5 xG) has almost matched his actual goal total (two). In terms of assists, he has tallied at least one in two matches (out of 28 played) this season. Thus far in the 2024-25 season, he has taken 29 shots (1.0 per match), with five being on target. SSC Napoli vs. AC Milan Scoring Insights With 45 goals in 29 matches, Napoli is seventh in Serie A. On the other side, AC Milan has conceded 33 goals in 29 games, seventh in the league. AC Milan has scored 44 goals in 29 games this season (ninth in Serie A), and Napoli has conceded 23 goals in 29 matches (first in league). Napoli has outscored opponents 45-23, and its +22 goal differential is third in Serie A. With 44 goals scored and 33 conceded, AC Milan is eighth in Serie A in goal differential. SSC Napoli vs. AC Milan Match Info Matchup: Napoli vs. AC Milan Napoli vs. AC Milan Time: 2:45 PM ET 2:45 PM ET Date: March 30, 2025 March 30, 2025 Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona More Player Props: [gambcom-standard rankid="4338" ]
