Napoli vs Roma preview, live streaming & TV listings from 190+ countries to watch on November 29, 2020

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After a loss last round to league leaders Milan, Napoli will hope to get back on track as they face a tricky test against top four contenders Roma. Have a look at Live Soccer TV's match preview for key match facts, team news as well as worldwide broadcast listings for Napoli vs. Roma.

Preview: Napoli vs Roma

Napoli will have more on their minds besides their recent loss to Milan last weekend as they prepare to welcome Roma for a crunch clash this weekend. Earlier last week, the entire club was plunged into mourning due to the passing of icon Diego Maradona, and the player who is widely accepted as the greatest ever to don the Partenopei kit (as well as one of the best of all time) will naturally be the focus when Gennaro Gattuso's men take to the pitch this Sunday.

Indeed, there are reports that the Stadio San Paolo will be named after the Argentinian legend in his honor, while the team will be wearing special kits to pay tribute. The Partenopei recently battled to a 3-1 win over Riejka in their Europa League match, which puts them in a good position to qualify for the round of 32, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight home defeat following their reversal to the Rossoneri last round.

Although Napoli have won three of their last five Serie A matches, they are in danger of slipping behind the top four teams if they don't start to get the right balance. Still, Napoli's record against Roma has improved in recent times. The Partenopei have managed to pick up four wins from their seven most recent fixtures, which is a big improvement on the five they had earned from their prior 23 ties.

Meanwhile, Paulo Fonesca's side are technically still unbeaten in Serie A. Their sole defeat, a 3-0 result, to Verona was gifted to the Gialloblu due to an administrative error on the part of the Lupi, so in actuality, Roma have not lost a game on the pitch. They come into this match having cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Parma before dispatching Eastern European side CFR Cluj in their away tie (after humiliating the same outfit 5-0 at the Stadio Olimpico earlier this month). Overall, the Giallorossi have been on a roll lately, with November being an excellent month, and a win here would make it a sixth straight victory for the capital side across all competitions.

Notably, Roma have conceded just one goal during this strong run (during a 3-1 win over Genoa) and have scored three or more goals in three of those outings. The visitors will also be welcoming key striker Edin Dzeko back after his recovery from COVID-19, which gives them even more options up front in what should be a highly entertaining tie for fans and neutrals alike. Napoli will naturally be determined, despite dealing with the loss of their iconic player, to avoid losing a third straight home game, while Roma will be seeking to make it seven straight wins in all competitions. Who will come out on top?

Team news: Napoli vs Roma

Napoli: Tiemoué Bakayoko is suspended after being sent off during the loss to his former side Milan last weekend. In addition, Victor Osimhen and Elseid Hysaj are both out with a shoulder injury and COVID-19 respectively.

Roma: Niccolo Zainolo, Javier Pastore, and Marash Kumbulla are still out for the visitors, but Edin Dzeko has since recovered from COVID-19 and will feature in the starting XI. However, veteran defender Chris Smalling is still recovering from a knee injury, while fellow defenders Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez are still not 100 per cent fit due to thigh strains.

Match facts: Napoli vs Roma

Napoli have won four of their last seven meetings with Roma...
...that's after winning just five of their prior 23 clashes (L12)
The Partenopei are just one of two teams who haven't drawn a game so far this season
Roma have won five of their last six Serie A games (D1)