Roma vs Napoli: Jose Mourinho Makes Prediction for Serie a Clash

• Jose Mourinho has admitted that Napoli are favourites heading into their Sunday night clash with AS Roma
• Mourinho's Roma are set to host Napoli at Stadio Olimpico in what promises to be an epic clash
• Both teams are in fine form, with Napoli, who are currently topping the Serie A standings, yet to suffer defeat after 10 games

Jose Mourinho has made his prediction for the Roma vs Napoli Serie A clash set for Sunday night, October 23.

Roma are slated to host their Italian rivals at Stadio Olimpico in what will be their 11th domestic fixture of the season.

The match comes at a time when both teams are enjoying a fine run of form, with Napoli topping the standings with 26 points after 10 matches.

Gli Azzurri are yet to suffer defeat so far this term, picking up eight wins and two draws from their outings.

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Roma, meanwhile, occupy the fourth spot with 22 points, having secured seven wins and a draw in 10 matches.

Mourinho predicts Roma vs Napoli

But speaking ahead of the Serie cracker, Mourinho admitted that Napoli are firm favourites to win when the league leaders travel to Stadio Olimpico.

However, the 'Special One' was quick to note that his side equally stand a chance in the tie, opining that 'favourites sometimes lose.'

“The general opinion seems to be that Napoli are the favourites. That might be the general consensus, but sometimes the favourites lose,” Mourinho said, as quoted by Sport Star.

“Napoli are favourites, Napoli are a great side, Napoli score a lot and Napoli defend well. It’s all about Napoli. But we will go out there and see what we are able to do," he added.

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Mourinho offers Southgate advice

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jose Mourinho has claimed he would not hesitate in picking Chris Smalling in the England national team.

With the World Cup drawing closer, there is still a lot of uncertainty about how Gareth Southgate will set up his squad.

The England manager has come under a lot of pressure, with the team winless in their last six games.

Meanwhile, Smalling has been a revelation for Mourinho at Roma, both in defence and scoring crucial goals.