Real Madrid vs Napoli Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Real Madrid vs Napoli on and what time does it start? Real Madrid vs Napoli will take place on Wednesday 29th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Madrid vs Napoli? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Real Madrid vs Napoli on in the UK? Real Madrid vs Napoli will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Real Madrid vs Napoli in the UK? Real Madrid vs Napoli can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
REAL MADRID
It's been a perfect Champions League campaign so far for the 14-time winners, with four wins from four in Group C, and they are now looking to secure top spot over opponents Napoli with at least a draw being enough here.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have been in relentless form this season with only one defeat in all competitions, which came against city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
NAPOLI
Second-placed Napoli still have some work to do themselves in order to make it out of the group and their fate could go down to the last set of fixtures depending on the outcome of the Sporting Braga vs Union Berlin match.
The reverse fixture against Real Madrid on Matchday 2 was an entertaining affair with Napoli causing the Spanish giants plenty of problems despite ultimately losing the game, and new manager Walter Mazzarri will hope to make a significant statement in only his second game since returning to the club for a second stint in the hot seat.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL MADRID
Ancelotti is unlikely to make sweeping changes given they still need to ensure they finish top of the group, but the likes of Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo may be used sparingly in order to protect them from potential injury.
Vinicius Junior is out for at least a couple of months with a hamstring injury, while Andriy Lunin should start in goal again given the absences of both Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Lucas Vázquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Fran García; Valverde, Kroos, Ceballos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz
UNAVAILABLE: Courtois (Injured), Kepa (Injured), Éder Militão (Injured), Tchouameni (Injured), Arda Güler (Injured), Camavinga (Injured), Vinícius Júnior (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Modrić (Injured)
NAPOLI
Mathias Olivera suffered a serious-looking injury against Atalanta on Saturday so Juan Jesus - his replacement in that match - is likely to start at left-back here, while Jesper Lindstrom and Mario Rui are also sidelined.
Talismanic striker Victor Osimhen returned from injury on Saturday by making an impact off the bench and it would be no surprise to see the Nigerian taking his place in the starting line-up here.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Natan, Juan Jesus; Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka, Zieliński; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia
UNAVAILABLE: Lindstrøm (Injured), Mário Rui (Injured), Olivera (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- Real Madrid have won 15 of their last 16 UEFA Champions League matches against Italian clubs (L1).
- Real Madrid have won their last seven UEFA Champions League group stage matches at home.
- Real Madrid have won 12 and drawn one of their last 14 UEFA Champions League group stage matches (W12 D1 L1).
- Real Madrid have lost only two of their last 19 UEFA club competition matches (W15 D2).
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 16 matches at home in all competitions (W13 D3).
- Real Madrid have only failed to score in one of their last 27 UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
- Real Madrid have only failed to score in one of their last 70 UEFA Champions League matches at home.
- Jude Bellingham has scored in seven of his last eight appearances in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
- Napoli have lost only two of their last 16 UEFA Champions League group stage matches (W10 D4).
- Napoli have won four of their last five UEFA Champions League group stage matches away from home (L1).
- Napoli have won only two of their last 15 UEFA club competition matches against Spanish clubs (D5 L8).
THE PREDICTION
Real Madrid's European campaign has been serene so far, and with Los Blancos also sitting atop the La Liga table right now, things are going well for them. They are undoubtedly favourites on home turf, but they face a Napoli side who will be keen to impress their new manager. The Italians have found the net in all four of their Champions League games this season, including twice against Real Madrid in early October, so expect both teams to score in this one.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
