Napoli vs Barcelona Prediction Match Details
The reigning champions of Italy, Napoli, will welcome the reigning champions of Spain, Barcelona, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli Preview & Form
Due to Napoli’s lackluster showings in their domestic league, Walter Mazzarri, who was serving as interim boss, was dismissed. Slovakia national team coach Francesco Calzona has taken over as his replacement. In their most recent match, the Neapolitans managed to secure a point with a dramatic 1-1 draw at home thanks to Cyril Ngonge’s 90th-minute goal against Genoa. The results see them in ninth place in the Serie A table at the moment, with 36 points from 24 games.
Napoli progressed to the round of 16 after finishing as a second runner-up in Group C with 10 points.
Barcelona Preview & Form
Barcelona advanced to the round of 16 as the Group H leader with 12 points, even though they tied with FC Porto for second place. The Catalans won four of their group-stage matches, losing two.
Barcelona arrive in Naples with a four-match unbeaten run in the domestic league, winning three and drawing one. Xavi’s side secured an important three-point victory against Celta Vigo, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a brace. The victory sees Barcelona sit in third place with 54 points from 25 games.
The Spanish team will look to build on their unbeaten run in their last three matches against Napoli in Naples. Barcelona has won two, and one match has ended in a draw against Napoli.
Napoli vs Barcelona Betting Tips
Barcelona has an impressive record against Napoli in European competitions and has won two of their last three matches played between the two teams. We believe Barcelona will win.
