Villarreal vs Napoli: UEFA Champions League match prediction, facts, betting tips and H2H
In the second round of the UEFA Champions League, we are set for a clash between Villarreal and Napoli. The match will take place on Tuesday, October 13, kick off at 21:00 CET, and I have a betting tip for this fixture.
Villarreal vs Napoli: Match facts and H2H
- Napoli are unbeaten in their last three matches, recording one draw and two wins.
- Villarreal have won twice and lost twice in their last four matches.
- Villarreal have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 consecutive matches.
- Villarreal have scored in both halves in four of their last 10 matches.
- Napoli have kept a clean sheet in five of their last 10 matches, while Villarreal have not managed to do so in any.
- Villarreal have suffered two defeats without scoring, while Napoli have suffered one.
- Both Villarreal and Napoli began their Champions League campaigns with defeats.
- Villarreal beat Napoli 3-2 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Villarreal vs Napoli: Match preview
Villarreal have been inconsistent this season and have not been performing at their best. Their results have been far from consistent, and they failed to win any of their first five La Liga matches. Overall, they have collected eight points from eight matches this season. The Yellow Submarine sit 11th in the table, five points adrift of the European qualification places. Their Champions League campaign also got off to a disappointing start, with Villarreal losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund. They will now be determined to claim their first three points in the competition.
However, Napoli are a tricky opponent for the Spanish side. The Neapolitans have suffered two defeats this season, alongside three wins and one draw. They currently sit eighth in the table with 10 points from six matches, trailing the team in sixth by one point. Napoli also began their Champions League campaign with a defeat, losing 1-0 to Arsenal at home, so the Neapolitans will be eager to pick up points as well.
Predicted line-ups
- Villarreal: Gulacsi; Mourino, Navarro, Veiga, Cardona; Comesana, Gueye; Akhomach, Moleiro, Perez; Mikautadze
- Napoli: Meret; Marin, Rrahmani, Badiashile; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, De Bruyne; Hojlund
Prediction
Both teams will be determined to win, and I think we are in for an entertaining encounter. I recommend betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.72.
