Copenhagen vs Napoli: Who will be more successful in the battle for the UEFA Champions League play-offs?
The UEFA Champions League returns after the break, and on Tuesday, January 20, we will witness a clash between Copenhagen and Napoli. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I am offering a betting option for this match.
Copenhagen vs Napoli: Match facts and head-to-head
- Copenhagen are unbeaten in four consecutive matches: two draws and two wins.
- Napoli’s unbeaten run has now reached eight matches: three draws and five victories.
- Copenhagen have scored at least one goal in four matches in a row.
- Away from home, Napoli are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Copenhagen have conceded 16 goals in the Champions League, the second-worst record.
- In 41% of their matches this season, Copenhagen have scored in both halves.
- In only 11% of matches this season have Napoli conceded goals in both halves.
- Copenhagen and Napoli have never faced each other in a head-to-head meeting.
Copenhagen vs Napoli: Match preview
Copenhagen are preparing for the resumption of the second half of the Danish championship, but for now their focus is on UEFA Champions League fixtures, where they are fighting for a place in the knockout stage of the competition. At the moment, the team have seven points. The Danes drew 2–2 with Bayer, defeated Kairat 3–2, and beat Villarreal 3–2. Copenhagen currently sit 24th in the table. With just a one-point gap to the nearest chaser and two rounds remaining in the league phase, every point is crucial in the battle for a play-off spot.
Napoli are just one place higher in the standings than Copenhagen. The team currently sit 23rd and also have only a one-point cushion over the sides outside the play-off zone, meaning the Neapolitans must give everything if they want to reach the knockouts. Napoli beat Qarabag 2–0, Sporting 2–1, and played out a goalless draw against Eintracht. In Serie A, the team are involved in the title race. Napoli have 43 points after 21 matches, sit third in the table, and trail the leaders by six points.
Probable line-ups
- Copenhagen: Kotarski, López, Gabriel Pereira, Zague, Clem, Madsen, Suzuki, Robert, Elyounoussi, Larsson, Daðason
- Napoli: Milinković-Savić, Juan Jesus, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, Spinazzola, Beukema, Lobotka, McTominay, Elmas, Politano, Højlund
Prediction
This is a very difficult and extremely important match for both teams, who are level on points and sitting right on the edge of the play-off zone. However, Napoli appear to be in better form at the moment and possess greater individual quality, so I am suggesting a bet on their victory in this match.
