{"id":523898,"date":"2024-02-20T14:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/betcentral.onpressidium.com\/?p=523898"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:40:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:40:10","slug":"napoli-v-barcelona-preview-predictions-and-best-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/soccer\/napoli-v-barcelona-preview-predictions-and-best-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Napoli v Barcelona \u2013 Preview, Predictions, and Best Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Napoli host Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/\">in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.<\/a> Both sides are having tough domestic seasons in defence of their league titles. Partenopei made it to last season\u2019s quarter-finals whilst Barca haven\u2019t reached the quarters since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"napoli-form\"><span class=\"green\">Napoli Form<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Napoli\u2019s season has been a disaster throughout. They sacked Rudi Garcia in mid-November but things have gotten even worse since then. Walter Mazzarri has overseen eight losses in the last 16 matches in all competitions. There have been numerous heavy losses including 3-0 at home to Inter Milan, 4-0 at home to Frosinone in the Cup, and 3-0 at Torino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the latter defeat was followed by two wins, Napoli came into this clash on a run of one victory in five matches. They lost 1-0 at home to Inter Milan in the Italian Super Cup and then drew 0-0 at Lazio. After losing 1-0 at AC Milan, they could only draw 1-1 at home to Genoa this weekend, meaning they sit ninth in Serie A. That run has seen Mazzarri sacked and replaced by Francesco Calzona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2a12a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bet Now: UCL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"napoli-team-news\"><span class=\"green\">Napoli Team News<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Napoli will have Victor Osimhen available again after his involvement in the African Cup of Nations. He will replace Giovanni Simeone up front. It\u2019s not clear if the new coach will make any drastic changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January signing Cyril Ngonge scored from the bench in the last match but is set to remain amongst the substitutes. Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui are two experienced options to come back into the XI. January midfield loan additions Leander Dendoncker and Hamed Traore will hope to be involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"napoli-motivation\"><span class=\"green\">Napoli Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering they sacked their coach this week, we may see a \u2018new manager bounce\u2019 of sorts. Calzona was assistant to the last two managers, Sarri and Spalletti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more attractive style of play may be seen, and the crowd could be lifted. They need to win this first leg and have to attack Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2a12a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bet Now: UCL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inter-milan-form\"><span class=\"green\">Barcelona Form<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xavi\u2019s side started 2024 in good shape with three wins in a row across three different competitions. A 4-1 humbling followed at Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. Whilst two wins followed, two more terrible losses were forthcoming, leading to Xavi announcing his departure in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barca lost 4-2 at Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey and 5-3 at home to Villarreal in the league. They\u2019ve rallied behind their coach since then, beating Osasuna 1-0 and winning 3-1 at Alaves. A 3-3 home draw vs Granada was followed by Saturday\u2019s 2-1 win at Celta Vigo thanks to a last-minute penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inter-milan-team-news\"><span class=\"green\">Barcelona Team News<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joao Felix has made a sudden return from an ankle injury and will boost Xavi\u2019s options. Ronald Araujo should shake off a knock to start at the back and Sergi Roberto is available again too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, and Ferran Torres are all out injured. Pedri is fit to play, and we may see Andreas Christensen anchoring midfield in this one. Ilkay Gundogan\u2019s return to the midfield may see Pedri move to the left flank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2a12a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bet Now: UCL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inter-milan-motivation\"><span class=\"green\">Barcelona Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Motivation has appeared higher since Xavi announced his departure. This competition is their only chance at silverware between now and May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will look to be solid, possibly using Christensen in midfield, and look to leave Naples with a draw. Confidence will be high in finishing the job in Catalonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-stats\"><span class=\"green\">Key Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Napoli<\/strong> have lost 8 of their last 16 matches<br><br><strong>Napoli<\/strong> are winless in 4 matches vs Barcelona since 2020 (lost 2, drew 2)<br><br><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> have had just 1 clean sheet in 9 matches (25 goals conceded)<br><br><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> have lost 3 of their last 9 matches<br><br><strong>Barcelona<\/strong> have seen Both Teams to Score YES in their last 11 away matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div   id="7rtdq1biye"    class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/\" style=\"background-color:#f2a12a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bet Now: UCL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verdict\">Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These sides are both a long way below their best. With Napoli having a new manager and Barcelona rallying since Xavi announced his departure, the result is tough to call. Expect bothsides to score in the clash.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/20240221\/napoli-vs-barcelona\/\">Best Bet: Barcelona to qualify at 1.54<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/20240221\/napoli-vs-barcelona\/\">Multiplier Leg: Both Teams to Score at 1.55<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/soccer\/champions-league\/20240221\/napoli-vs-barcelona\/\">Single Bet: Draw at 3.40<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Napoli host Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. 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