Cesena (4-3-3):
Antonioli; Comotto, von Bergen, Rossi, Lauro; Parolo, Guana, Colucci; Martinez, Eder, Mutu
It has been an extremely busy summer for the Seahorses, who have had to endure changes both on and off the field, despite last season's collective effort to survive relegation on their first attempt. New coach Marco Giampaolo prepares to hand out debuts to Gianluca Comotto, Marco Rossi, Roberto Guana, whilst showcasing their new attacking trio of Jorge Martinez, Eder and Adrian Mutu.
Napoli (3-4-2-1):
De Sanctis; Campagnaro, Cannavaro, Aronica; Dossena, Inler, Dzemaili, Maggio; Hamsik, Lavezzi; Cavani
Napoli have made significantly less alterations to their squad compared to their opponents, although that does not discount the fact that they have been important additions. Gokhan Inler should finally prove to be the top-class midfield enforcer that they have been lacking for quite some time, whilst Blerim Dzemaili will also help the cushion the blow of Michele Pazienza's departure to Juventus and Walter Gargano's suspension. Goran Pandev should also make an appearance at some point for the visitors, but Miguel Britos is unavailable due to a foot injury.
DID YOU KNOW?
In their previous 11 seasons in the top-flight, Cesena have never won their opening game, scoring just three times.
However, they have lost just three of their past 12 Serie A matches, including six victories.
Cesena have lost four consecutive matches against their opponents Napoli, scoring just once.
Also, they have lost just one home game since February, whilst enjoying clean sheets in all of their three home friendlies this summer.
The last time that Napoli won the opening game of the season in Serie A was in 1994, a 1-0 win over Reggiana.
Napoli failed to score more than one goal on the opening matchday of Serie A since 1985.
They have also scored 21 goals in the last 15 minutes of play last season, more than any other side in Serie A last term.
The visitors have won just one of their past six league matches, but have the upper hand against Cesena, winning four of their five meetings.
Prediction
It should be a tight encounter, with Cesena's newly-acquired trident in attack sure to pose Napoli's three-man defence problems, but the southern Italians' versatile mix of experience, industry and efficiency with a touch of flair and a free-flowing counter-attacking approach to complete the package should see them eventually edge out their northern counterparts for the three points.
Editor's Prediction
Cesena 1-3 Napoli 
