The battle to decide the group A winner in the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 season goes to the final match with Liverpool taking on Napoli at Anfield. Liverpool head into the game on a low, and their head-to-head record against the Italians is also quite poor after the 4-1 loss back in September 2022.
Liverpool vs. Napoli Match Preview and Statistics
Odds for Liverpool – Napoli Champions League Match
It’s not surprising that the hosting side are favorites in the upcoming clash according to new bookmakers, but the odds of 1.85 (5/6) look a bit dangerous against a strong Napoli. For the latter to win, bookies offer pretty interesting odds of 4.1 (3/1), which is pretty likely to happen with such a solid attack and poor defense demonstrated by the Reds. The draw is also valued high – 4.3 (10/3).
Liverpool FC
Liverpool will try to escape from their Premier League woes when they take on Napoli in the midweek action. Bookmakers have seen Liverpool struggle a lot in domestic matches, and Jurgen Klopp’s men have lost back-to-back league matches. Yet, the Merseyside outfit enters the game with an outside chance of finishing top of the group. The Liverpool vs Napoli predictions are aware that the Reds can go through into the knockout stages as the group winner if they beat Napoli by three or more goals.
SSC Napoli
Napoli has been one of the most entertaining teams in the recent Champions League live stream list. The form shown by Luciano Spalletti’s men so far this season has made them a strong favorite amongst expert punters betting on Champions League matches to go beyond the last 16 stages this season. The Liverpool vs Napoli betting odds expect a high-scoring fixture, with Napoli destroying many defenses with ease so far this season.
Liverpool Vs. Napoli: H2H
The meetings between Napoli and Liverpool have been quite frequent in the last few years. Those who want to bet on Liverpool winning this match should be aware that the Italian outfit has had a significant upper hand in this period.
- Napoli 4-1 Liverpool (07th September 2022)
- Liverpool 1-1 Napoli (27th November 2019)
- Napoli 2-0 Liverpool (17th September 2019)
- Liverpool 1-0 Napoli (11th December 2018)
- Napoli 1-0 Liverpool (03rd October 2018)
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Liverpool Vs. Napoli Predictions
Draw or Napoli Win @ 2.00 (Evens)
The Champions League 2022 Liverpool vs Napoli predictions expect a thrilling and nervous encounter to play out at Anfield. Liverpool have been struggling for form, and the team has suffered consecutive losses in the Premier League. Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli have a three-point lead over Liverpool and they would be able to top the group even with a point. While the UK football bookmakers show an advantage of the home side, this betting preview expects the two teams to share the points.
Total Goals Over 2.5 @ 1.50 (1/2)
The Liverpool vs Napoli odds expects over 2.5 goals in a game that has plenty of offensive players. Both managers like their teams to attack. There have been more than 2.5 goals in four out of the last five games for Napoli. Even though Liverpool have been struggling domestically, they have witnessed over 2.5 goals in four out of the five matches in the UCL 2022/23 group stages.
Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.50 (1/2)
This best of Liverpool vs Napoli betting tips expert goals at both ends. Both these teams have been averaging 3+ goals per match in the group stages. Even though Liverpool’s domestic form is not great, they have done well to hit 15 goals in the group, while Napoli has managed 20 goals.
Mohamed Salah to Score Anytime @ 2.37 (20/21)
Mohamed Salah has been able to frequently feature in many of the Liverpool highlights over the last few weeks. The Egyptian is back among the goals after a mediocre start to the season, and he has scored in back-to-back outings for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Victor Osimhen to Score Anytime @ 3.00 (2/1)
The Liverpool FC vs. Napoli expert picks would seriously consider backing Victor Osimhen for a goal anytime in the game. He has been in sensational form for SSC Napoli, with seven goals in the league from just eight matches. This includes a hat-trick in the recent win over Sassuolo.
Team News
Liverpool
The Reds come into the game missing a number of players. Arthur, Joel Matip, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz are the players missing due to an injury. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita have not been in the Champions League squad for the group stages.
Napoli
Luciano Spalletti does not have many injury problems in the squad, as Salvatore Sirigu and Amir Rrahmani are the only two players to be unavailable for the Partenopei.
Our Liverpool Vs. Napoli Betting Tips
- Draw or Napoli Win @ 2.00 (Evens)
- Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.50 (1/2)
- Victor Osimhen to Score Anytime @ 3.00 (2/1)
This prediction is all about the crucial group-stage match unfolding at Anfield. Liverpool have been going through a terrible time so far this season, and the team is back in losing ways. However, can Liverpool FC come out on top in the group stages to overcome their domestic woes?
