Betting Tips
Napoli will host Barcelona at Stadio Maradona on Wednesday evening in the Champions League round of 16.
Forever linked by Diego Maradona, both clubs topped their home leagues last season, but neither has put up much of a title defense or excelled in the group stage.
Napoli vs Barcelona
Napoli and Barcelona will square off in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday night, with both teams hoping to improve on their poor performances this season.
The reigning Serie A champions have been far from their best this season. Walter Mazzarri’s side is tenth in Serie A, with 36 points from 24 games, and will enter Wednesday’s match with only one win in their past five games in all competitions. The Neapolitan outfit played out a 1-1 draw against Genoa over the weekend and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Barcelona has struggled domestically this season. However, some will argue that their three wins in their last four games have put them back in contention for the La Liga title. Xavi stated weeks ago that the team’s goal for the season was to win a trophy, and after being eliminated from the Copa del Rey and Supercopa, the Champions League and La Liga are the only remaining prospects for silverware this season.
Barcelona are currently in third place in the La Liga standings and have struggled to live up to expectations so far this season. The Catalan giants edged Celta Vigo to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Verdict
Barcelona has flattered to deceive this season, and they have been shockingly awful in games where they were overwhelming favorites. The Blaugrana have suffered multiple defeats in the UEFA Champions League in recent years and will need to make amends this season.
The home team may be devastating on one day, but they must overcome multiple challenges in the next few weeks. Barcelona is the better team right now, and they should win this game.
While Napoli has hit rock bottom in terms of confidence, the Blues should not be written off at home. They have only lost one of their last seven home games, and they have won three straight BTTS (YES).
In recent FC Barcelona games, the main topic of discussion has been entertainment. Six of the visitors’ last eight games resulted in at least four goals, and both teams scored in eight of them.
Tip: BTTS (YES) / Over 2.5 Goals
BTTS (Yes) – ✅
Over 2.5 Goals – ❌
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1X2 Market
- Liverpool v Luton Town✅
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BTTS
- Bradford v Wycombe Paripesa, 1win, Helabet, Betano❌
- Tigre v Chacarita Jrs Paripesa, 1win, Helabet, Betano (postponed)
- Liverpool vs Luton✅
Over 2.5 Goals
- Portuguesa v Palestino Paripesa, 1win, Helabet, Betano✅
- Always Ready v Sporting Cristal✅
- Aguilas v RB Braganito Paripesa, 1win, Helabet, Betano❌
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