UEFA Champions League preview, team news, lineups, key stats & h2h

• Napoli vs Chelsea prediction, dissected comprehensively the clash preview, including team news, key betting stats, and head-to-head (H2H) analysis.
• The match will be played on Wednesday, January 28, at Stadio Dieo Armando Maradona.
• Kick-off is set for 11pm EAT.

Napoli will face off against Chelsea in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.

This Matchday 8 fixture is a do or die moment for the hosts, who are on the edge of elimination, while the visitors are fighting to secure an automatic spot in the Round of 16.

Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, have struggled to replicate last season’s dominance.

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Under Antonio Conte, they find themselves in 25th place in the Champions League table, meaning they need a win to guarantee a spot in the play-off round.

Chelsea, revitalized under Liam Rosenior, currently sit 8th and are looking to bounce back from a mixed run of away form to solidify their place in the top eight.

Kickoff Time

The match will take place on Wednesday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. Kickoff is scheduled for 11pm EAT (2000 GMT).

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Napoli vs Chelsea team news

Antonio Conte is dealing with a significant injury list that has hampered Napoli’s consistency.

Key midfielders Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour are out, as well as defenders Amir Rrahmani and Matteo Politano. Forward David Neres is also sidelined with an ankle issue.

The Blues are monitoring Cole Palmer, who has been participating in training after a minor thigh injury and could feature from the bench.

However, Tosin Adarabioyo (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (thigh), and Levi Colwill (ACL) remain sidelined. Goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen is a doubt, meaning Robert Sánchez is expected to keep his place between the sticks.

Napoli vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

• Napoli: Vanja Milinković-Savić, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Buongiorno, Juan Jesus, Leonardo Spinazzola, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Mathías Olivera,Antonio Vergara, Eljif Elmas, Rasmus Højlund.
• Chelsea: Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Andrey Santos,Estêvão, Enzo Fernández, Jamie Gittens,Joao Pedro.

Napoli vs Chelsea h2h record

These two have met once with a win a piece.

The last time these sides met in a competitive knockout environment, Chelsea overturned a first-leg deficit t
(3-1) to win the tie 5-4 on aggregate, eventually going on to win the Champions League that year.

Napoli vs Chelsea prediction

Napoli are formidable at home and haven’t lost at the Maradona in their last ten outings across all competitions. However, Chelsea’s attacking depth is frightening.

Score Prediction
Napoli 1-2 Chelsea

NB: This prediction is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational purposes only, reflecting our insight and analysis of the possible match outcome.

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