Liverpool hosts Napoli in the closing game of UEFA Champions League’s Group A. The team from Naples demolished the English unit in the first round, inflicting them one of the most comfortable losses since Jurgen Klopp took over the wheel at Anfield Road. Liverpool’s desire to get even is massive, but that won’t be easy at all, because Gil Azzuri comes to town as one of the best teams in Europe right now and the leader in Serie A.
Preview
Liverpool (-125) lost at home on Saturday night which was another shock for the Reds, who were just starting to catch positive vibes. After beating City and trashing Ajax in Amsterdam, for a brief point, the Reds fans dreamed about a big comeback… but that ain’t happening, at least for the moment.
Klopp’s crew had multiple chances to solve the game against the Peacocks, with the result 1-1, but they missed all of them, and we particularly have to mention Darwin Nunez, who isn’t delivering the expected performances. The Uruguayan player underachieves, and injuries or some other excuses are unacceptable.
Liverpool didn’t lose for eight games at home before Saturday, winning six and posting two draws. Before a defeat vs. Leeds, the Reds managed to collect three clean sheets.
Napoli (+300) is arguably the best team in Europe right now. For most of you, this sounds cocky, but believe us when we say that Spalletti’s crew not only posts good results but also plays the most efficient and entertaining football on the continent.
Gil Azzuri have 13 victories in a row, and has been without a defeat since the campaign kicked off. The way they smashed the rivals is impressive, creating high pressure for all 90 minutes and having incredible offensive potential, which demolishes the defenses.
Throughout those 13 unbeaten events, Napoli scored two or more goals on 11 occasions, and all but two events were with over 2.5 goals in total. That’s why fans from all over Europe love to watch the Italians.
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Arthur, Diaz, Diogo Jota, Keita and Matip are all injured for the Reds and won’t be in the protocol.
Rrahmani is the only one absent in Napoli.
Head to Head Games
Liverpool experienced one of the toughest losses on the European stage in the previous decade several weeks ago in Naples. Gil Azzuri were better than the Reds, beating them 4-1, and exposing every single weakness Klopp’s defense had. It was a roast the Reds won’t forget for a long time.
In 2018 and 2019, these two teams also met in the group stage of the UCL, with Napoli winning two games, one ending with a draw and one with L’Pool’s victory.
Prediction
We will say it right away, there is no way for us to bet on the final outcome here, despite Liverpool being a huge favorite. The way Napoli plays, that’s not a wise choice, particularly because both managers might mix the lineups. The best pick here is for both teams to score and over 2.5 goals because of all the circumstances and factors. This will be a relaxed game, there is no competitive imperative, and both units have far better attacks than defenses.
Pick: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals -166
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