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Napoli vs Liverpool: prediction for the Champions League fixture
Napoli take on Liverpool in their UEFA Champions League opener on Wednesday, September 7. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.
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SSC Napoli
ItalyNapoli enjoyed a great Serie A season and even though they couldn't win the title, the team got a direct ticket to the Champions League. In 38 matches, Luciano Spaletti's side chalked up 79 points from 24 wins and seven draws and finished in the third position, seven points behind AC Milan.
In the summer, the club signed Kim Min-Jae from Fenerbahce (18.5 million), loaned Zambo Anguissa from Fulham (15 million), and Giacomo Raspadori from Tottenham (5 million). Napoli are undefeated after the first five rounds of Serie A. They top the standings with 11 points. In the last outing, the team beat Lazio (2:1).
Demme and Zedadka have been ruled out of this match.
Liverpool
EnglandLiverpool enjoyed success across all tournaments last season. The Redswon all six group games in the Champions League, and defeated Inter Milan, Benfica, and Villarreal to reach the final for the 10th time in club history. In the decisive game of the main European club tournament, Liverpool lost to Real Madrid.
Jurgen Klopp's men won the League Cup and the FA Cup. In both finals, they beat Chelsea on penalties. Liverpool also finished in 2nd place in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester City. In the summer, the club bought Darwin Núñez from Benfica (75 million).
The Reds opened the new football year with a victory in the Community Shield match. In the Premier League, the Reds have earned nine points from two wins and three draws. Last Saturday, Liverpool drew against Everton (0:0). Currently, they are in 7th place in the standings.
Alcantara, Diojo Jota, Keita, Kelleher, Konate, Ramsay, and Oxlade-Chamberlain are all sidelined with injuries.
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СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The Reds didn't lose in 3 straight away games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors, this bet won.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
Both sides have a lot of attacking potential, and, at the same time, often make mistakes on defense. We predict high performance from both clubs in this game. There were at least three goals scored in 3 of the last 4 games of Liverpool, so we suggest taking the over here.
Our prediction — total over 3 goals
The opponents will strive to get a win in their first Champions League game. Liverpool are a better team on paper, but Napoli are in better form and have home advantage. Whoever wins, will do so with a comfortable score.
Second bet — one side to win by 2 goals
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