Atalanta vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups

After finally suffering their first defeat of the season, Napoli seek an immediate response in a top-of-the-table clash with Atalanta BC on Saturday.

Separated by five points at the summit of <a href="/football/serie-a/table.html">the Serie A standings</a> - with the visitors holding the upper hand - both teams have surpassed the traditional giants of Calcio in the opening third of the season.

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Both losing their 100% record in this season's Champions League and being beaten for the first time since April, Napoli finally saw their spectacular streak stopped by Liverpool on Tuesday night.

Though virtually assured of progress from Group A in top . . .