[(US Sassuolo Calcio) Strength]:
1. As the champions of Serie B last season, US Sassuolo Calcio have returned to the Serie A this season, with their top priority being to avoid relegation. Facing the powerful Napoli, head coach Fabio Grosso stated that the team are fully prepared to take on opponents of this level and hope to achieve a good result at home to make a solid start for their relegation battle.
2. US Sassuolo Calcio have signed new players during the summer transfer window, with forwards Alieu Fadera, midfielders Ismael Kone and Nemanja Matic, defenders Fali Cande, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes and Tarik Muharemovic, as well as goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, joining the team.
3. Last season, US Sassuolo Calcio recorded 25 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses in 38 games of Serie B, accumulating 82 points. They finally claimed the Serie B championship and successfully promoted to Serie A.
4. US Sassuolo Calcio have maintained an unbeaten run of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, showing excellent form. In their last Coppa Italia game, they eliminated US Catanzaro 1929 1-0 to advance.
5. US Sassuolo Calcio achieved 14 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in 19 home games in Serie B last season, ranking first in home standings, demonstrating an outstanding home performance.
6. US Sassuolo Calcio were the strongest offensive team in Serie B last season. They scored 78 goals in 38 rounds.

[(US Sassuolo Calcio) Weakness]:
1. US Sassuolo Calcio's defender Ruan Tressoldi, midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt and forward Laurs Skjellerup will all miss the first round of the new Serie A season due to injuries.
2. US Sassuolo Calcio lost 4 of the last 5 games in AH with poor ability.

[(Napoli) Strength]:
1. As the Serie A champions of last season, Napoli's goal this season is to defend their league title, while also having higher aspirations in the UEFA Champions League. Although key center-forward Romelu Lukaku is absent due to injury, the team have signed new players such as Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer, and their strength remains strong. For this opening game of the new season, Napoli hope to secure a winning start to lay a solid foundation for the whole season and demonstrate the strength and momentum of the defending champions.
2. Napoli have made signings during the summer transfer window, with players including forwards Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, defenders Miguel Gutierrez, Sam Beukema, Luca Marianucci, and goalkeepers Mathias Ferrante and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, etc..
3. Last season, Napoli recorded 24 wins, 10 draws and 4 losses in 38 Serie A games, accumulating 82 points. They edged out Inter Milan by a one-point margin to claim the league title.
4. In-form Napoli achieved 3 consecutive wins in the preseason games recently. They beat Olympiacos F.C. 2-1 in the last friendly game.
5. Napoli had 19 away games in Serie A last season, achieving 10 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. As a result, they ranked third in the away game standings and their overall performance on the road was quite impressive.
6. Napoli were the best defensive team last season. They conceded only 27 goals in 38 round of the Serie A.
7. Napoli won all their last 5 encounters, being at a huge advantage.
8. AH market provided visitors a -1.00 line to back Napoli.

[(Napoli) Weakness]:
1. After being examined and diagnosed by the medical team, Napoli's forward Romelu Lukaku has been confirmed to be out for at least 3 to 4 months. Lukaku himself hopes to undergo conservative treatment instead of surgery, in order to shorten the recovery time and return to the field as soon as possible.

[Tips]:
US Sassuolo Calcio have maintained an unbeaten run of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, showing excellent form.

The defending champions Napoli achieved 3 consecutive wins in the preseason games recently with great form.

Napoli won all their last 5 encounters, being at a huge advantage.

As a newly-promoted side, US Sassuolo Calcio is at an absolute disadvantage in terms of squad depth, individual player ability and historical head-to-head psychological edge.

Although Napoli have seen a decline in the efficiency of their forward line after losing Lukaku, they have good players like De Bruyne anchoring the midfield, giving Napoli a very obvious psychological advantage.

Based on a comprehensive analysis, it is expected that Napoli will claim all three points away from home and successfully secure a winning start to the Serie A season.

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