An awful lot is riding on the outcome of AC Milan vs Napoli

The upcoming Serie A match on Sunday night features table-topping Napoli facing third-placed AC Milan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, promising an exciting clash between two top teams.

Napoli has maintained a perfect record in the league with four wins out of four, the only team with a 100% record, though they could be overtaken by Juventus depending on prior results. Under Antonio Conte, they are in strong form after winning the Scudetto last season.

AC Milan, led by Massimiliano Allegri, has also performed well, winning three of their four matches. Key player Christian Pulisic has scored three goals this season, tying for the most in the league, adding to their attacking threat.

Napoli's summer signing Kevin de Bruyne has seamlessly integrated into the team, contributing two goals and showcasing exceptional passing that consistently involves teammates. Milan must be wary of his late runs into the box to avoid defensive issues.

Historically, Napoli has a strong away record, undefeated in Serie A away games since February 23, and in the last 11 meetings at San Siro, Milan has only won three times. In recent encounters, Napoli has often scored twice, including a 2-1 victory in their last match, though Romelu Lukaku is injured for this fixture.

Both teams come into the match with recent wins; Napoli defeated Pisa 3-2, while Milan secured a 3-0 victory over Udinese. The game is expected to be a showcase of technical skill, as both teams share the highest passing accuracy in the division at 89%.

Statistically, Napoli leads in shots on target (25) and total passes (2,234), and ranks second in goals scored (nine), total shots (65), and shot conversion rate (21%), highlighting their offensive prowess.