Our football expert has delved into the stats to bring you their Napoli vs Barcelona predictions and betting tips before the sides go toe-to-toe in the Champions League round of 16.
Napoli vs Barcelona Predictions & Tips
- Barcelona to win @ 2.62 Bet9ja
- Over 2.5 goals in the match & GG @ 1.91 Bet9ja
- Barcelona to win & GG @ 4.70 Bet9ja
- Lewandowski to score @ 2.90 Bet9ja
- Roque to score @ 4.25 Bet9ja
- Over 9.5 corners in the match @ 1.72 Bet9ja
- 2nd half – Barcelona to win & GG @ 9.70 Bet9ja
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Barcelona have the edge to win this clash with Napoli 3-2.
Napoli Woes Set to Continue
The first of our Napoli vs Barcelona predictions is for the visitors to emerge victorious at odds of 2.62. Although Bet9ja have a hard time splitting these sides, Xavi’s men should have the edge.
Neither of these sides look as strong as they did last season, particularly Napoli. The Italian champions have faced significant struggles since Luciano Spalletti left the club in the summer.
Even though Walter Mazzari has returned to the club after Rudi Garcia was sacked, the results remain poor. They now face an uphill battle to qualify for this competition next season.
Napoli have lost seven of their 18 home matches in all competitions this season. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Genoa at the weekend, which saw them drop to 9th in the league. Meanwhile, Barcelona have lost just one of their eight matches since the Super Cup defeat against Real Madrid.
Bet 1: Barcelona to win @ 2.62 Bet9ja
Goal Numbers Paint a Clear Picture
The next of our tips for this Champions League knockout tie is over 2.5 goals in the match and GG using Bet9ja’s combined market.
The goal stats in Barcelona’s recent matches suggest we should see the net rustled on several occasions here. They have played 12 games across all competitions since the start of 2024 and there has been an average of 42.5 goals in each.
This bet has won in 10 of those matches, with Xavi’s side contributing 2.42 goals per game on average. Additionally, both teams have scored in Barcelona’s last 10 away matches and there have been at least three goals in nine of those matches.
Napoli know they need to take an advantage to the Camp Nou for the second leg. Their numbers aren’t quite as encouraging as Barcelona’s. However, Napoli’s home matches have seen an average of 2.75 goals since the start of the campaign.
Bet 2: Over 2.5 goals in the match & GG @ 1.91
Attack is Barca’s Best Form of Defence
The third of our tips for this intriguing clash is a combination of our previous bets. We are backing Barcelona to come out on top and both teams to score in the match. Bet9ja have this priced at 4.70.
Xavi’s side have won six of their last seven away matches and this bet has won in all of these victories. Over that period, Barcelona scored 1.94 goals per game and conceded 1.18.
Napoli went head-to-head with Barcelona’s fierce rivals, Real Madrid, in the Champions League group stages. Despite scoring in both of those games, they ended up on the losing side. This match could unfold in a similar manner.
Bet 3: Barcelona to win & GG @ 4.70 Bet9ja
Lewandowski in a Rich Vein of Form
Robert Lewandowski has faced criticism by a portion of Barcelona’s support this season. However, he is back amongst the goals. Lewandowski reached the 50-goal milestone for the club as his brace helped the Catalans sink Celta Vigo at the weekend. We are backing the striker to find the net once again for the last of our Napoli vs Barcelona predictions.
Lewandowski has scored four goals in his last three matches and has had plenty of attempts this season. His average non-penalty xG of 0.59 per 90 minutes played puts him in the 89th percentile among strikers in Europe’s top five leagues.
Bet 4: Lewandowksi to score @ 2.90 Bet9ja
