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Napoli- Giovane
- Scott McTominay
- Luca Marianucci
- Alessandro Buongiorno
ArsenalNo absentees
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Napoli vs Arsenal is a Champions League heavyweight opener at the Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday, with the visitors fancied.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Champions League clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards Arsenal, with goals also on the agenda.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to win and both teams to score | 11/4 | Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal look the real deal, winning their last three including a 2-1 derby victory over Chelsea and a 3-0 hammering of Coventry, so they travel to Naples full of confidence and quality. Napoli have been leaking at the back lately, losing 3-2 at Inter and 2-1 at home to Como, but they have found the net in most games this season. That combination is ideal for this bet: Arsenal have the class to win on the road, while a Napoli side who keep scoring should trouble the Gunners at least once. Both teams to score alongside an Arsenal win makes sense. |
| Kai Havertz to score anytime and Rafa Marin to be booked | 9/1 | Havertz is a reliable source of goals, netting 38 times in 119 Arsenal appearances with 81 shots on target, and his knack for arriving in the box makes him a strong anytime pick against a shaky Napoli defence. Rafa Marin is the man likely tasked with handling Arsenal’s movement, and the centre-back carries a physical edge, collecting 11 yellow cards across spells at Alaves, Villarreal and Napoli while conceding fouls regularly. Up against a slick, mobile Arsenal front line, he could easily be dragged into a mistimed challenge, making a booking a smart shout. |
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How Napoli go into the game
Napoli were beaten 3-2 at Inter last time out, a thriller they will feel they should have taken more from. The Maradona will roar them on.
Dangerous and well-coached, Napoli carry a threat but must tighten up against a strong Arsenal.
How Arsenal go into the game
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 last time out and travel to Naples full of belief. The Gunners look built for a deep run.
Loaded with quality and defensively sound, Arsenal should carry enough to take something in Italy.
Napoli vs Arsenal head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/04/19 | Napoli | 0-1 | Arsenal |
| 11/04/19 | Arsenal | 2-0 | Napoli |
A rare meeting between the sides, with just two previous encounters, both in the 2019 Europa League.
Napoli vs Arsenal predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal or draw (Double Chance) | 2/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong cover on the Gunners. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| Arsenal to win | 8/11 | ⭐⭐ | The stronger side. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is likely. |
| Napoli 1-2 Arsenal | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Napoli vs Arsenal score prediction
Napoli will be dangerous at home, but Arsenal’s quality should just about tell. Expect the visitors to edge it. Score prediction: Napoli 1-2 Arsenal.
