Napoli 3-1 Atalanta: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Napoli 3-1 Atalanta in the Serie A on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona began with Napoli asserting early dominance, as David Neres opened the scoring in the 17' with an assist from Rasmus Hojlund, giving the hosts a deserved lead after a series of promising attacks. Atalanta struggled to respond, and Napoli doubled their advantage in the 38' when Neres struck again, this time assisted by Scott McTominay, showcasing their clinical finishing. Just before the break, Noa Lang added a third for Napoli in the 45', assisted by Giovanni Di Lorenzo, leaving Atalanta trailing significantly at half-time.

The second half saw Atalanta make tactical changes with substitutions at the 46', bringing on Odilon Kossounou for Hans Ahanor and Gianluca Scamacca for Mario Pasalic, which paid off when Scamacca scored in the 52' assisted by Raoul Bellanova to pull one back. Napoli made their own adjustments, including a triple substitution in the 69' where Eljif Elmas replaced Noa Lang, Matteo Politano came on for David Neres, and Pasquale Mazzocchi substituted for Miguel Gutierrez, helping to maintain control despite Atalanta's increased pressure. Yellow cards were shown to Atalanta's Marten de Roon in the 59' and Davide Zappacosta in the 62', who was then replaced by Nicola Zalewski, but Napoli held firm to secure a 3-1 victory, with further substitutions not altering the outcome.

Atalanta edged possession with 55% compared to Napoli's 45%, allowing them more time on the ball to build attacks, yet Napoli made better use of their opportunities as evidenced by their 3 assists to Atalanta's 1, which directly contributed to their three goals and ultimate win. The visitors dominated successful dribbles with 75 against Napoli's 29, highlighting their individual flair and ability to beat defenders, but Napoli's 5 corners to Atalanta's 3 indicated stronger set-piece threats that could have influenced betting markets on over/under corners. Cards played a role too, with Atalanta receiving 2 yellows to Napoli's 1, potentially affecting discipline and future suspension risks for bettors, while both sides used all 5 substitutions—Napoli notably at 63' with Juan Jesus replacing Amir Rrahmani, a triple change at 69' seeing Eljif Elmas on for Noa Lang, Matteo Politano for David Neres, and Pasquale Mazzocchi for Miguel Gutierrez, plus Lucca for Hojlund at 74'—which helped Napoli manage fatigue and maintain their lead without any red cards or penalties altering the flow.

These stats underscore Napoli's efficiency in converting chances despite less possession, a key insight for punters eyeing goalscorer markets or handicap bets, as Atalanta's dribbling prowess didn't translate to enough end product, with no injury-time goals or penalties taken by either side keeping the match's drama confined to open play.

The game's momentum shifted early when David Neres netted Napoli's opener in the 17', capitalising on Rasmus Hojlund's assist to set the tone for the hosts' first-half dominance. This was compounded by Neres' second in the 38' from Scott McTominay's setup, and Noa Lang's strike in the 45' assisted by Giovanni Di Lorenzo, which effectively put the match beyond Atalanta before the interval. Atalanta's response came post-half-time with Gianluca Scamacca's goal in the 52' via Raoul Bellanova's assist, injecting hope, but disciplinary issues like yellow cards to Marten de Roon in the 59' and Davide Zappacosta in the 62' hampered their comeback, with the latter leading to Nicola Zalewski replacing Zappacosta immediately after.

Napoli's tactical substitutions proved pivotal, such as the 69' triple change where Eljif Elmas came on for Noa Lang, Matteo Politano for David Neres, and Pasquale Mazzocchi for Miguel Gutierrez, steadying the ship, while Atalanta's half-time introductions of Odilon Kossounou for Hans Ahanor and Scamacca for Mario Pasalic added energy but couldn't overturn the deficit, especially with later swaps like Lazar Samardzic for Charles De Ketelaere at 77' and Daniel Maldini for Ademola Lookman at 82' failing to yield further goals.

Napoli lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, with a solid defensive trio providing stability at the back, while the midfield quartet offered balance between defensive duties and supporting the front three. Standout partnerships included Giovanni Di Lorenzo's link-up play on the right flank with the attackers, and the forward line's fluidity allowing players like David Neres and Rasmus Hojlund to exploit spaces effectively before their substitutions.

Atalanta deployed a 3-4-1-2 setup, featuring a creative number 10 role behind the two strikers to facilitate attacks through the middle. Key roles shone through in the wing-backs' contributions, such as Raoul Bellanova's assist, and the midfield's attempts to control the game, with substitutions like Gianluca Scamacca coming on to bolster the forward partnership and add a goal threat.

David Neres earned Man of the Match honours for his brace in the 17' and 38', demonstrating sharp finishing and composure under pressure, with his goals proving decisive in Napoli's victory. Assisted by Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay respectively, Neres' performance highlighted his importance in the attack before being substituted off at 69' for Matteo Politano, making him a standout for bettors tracking player props in Serie A.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Atalanta (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Bologna (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Como (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Lecce (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Inter (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Napoli (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sassuolo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Udinese (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Milan (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Cremonese (A)

Sitting atop the Serie A table with 25 points, Napoli will look to build on this convincing 3-1 home win over Atalanta, which extends their strong recent form despite a mixed bag including a loss to Bologna and a draw with Como. Their next challenge comes in the Champions League against Qarabağ on 25 November at 20:00, offering a chance to maintain momentum in what promises to be a competitive encounter.

Atalanta find themselves in 13th place with 13 points after this 1-3 defeat to Napoli, compounding a poor run of three straight losses including heavy defeats to Sassuolo and Udinese. They will aim to turn things around in their upcoming fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt on 26 November at 20:00, where a positive result could provide much-needed relief in their campaign.

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