Europe - Champions League
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by Simon Day | in Champions League Picks
Thursday's Champions League action is highlighted by a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Serie A champions Napoli. City have had an up-and-down start to the new season, but Sunday's resounding 3-0 success over Manchester City will have given them a huge confidence boost. Erling Haaland was the star of the show in that derby day victory, with two goals and an outstanding all round display, but City boss Pep Guardiola will also have been delighted by his side's overall performance following two disappointing defeats.
City will need to be at their best again on Thursday, as they face an in-form Napoli side that have started the Serie A season with three consecutive victories. Their latest success came courtesy of a comfortable 1-3 win at Fiorentina, with new signing Rasmus Højlund marking his debut with a well-taken goal. With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and Frank Anguissa also in excellent form, Napoli will be confident of mounting a serious challenge for Champions League glory.
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Manchester City vs Napoli Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
|
21
|
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 |
Manchester City and Napoli Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 14, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 31, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 30, 2025 - Club World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 14, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2025 - Premier League
Jun 30, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 22, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 18, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 20, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 26, 2025 - Club World Cup
May 25, 2025 - Premier League
May 17, 2025 - FA Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 13, 2025 - Serie A
Aug 30, 2025 - Serie A
Aug 23, 2025 - Serie A
Aug 14, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 10, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 30, 2025 - Serie A
Aug 14, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 10, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 3, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 13, 2025 - Serie A
Aug 23, 2025 - Serie A
May 18, 2025 - Serie A
May 3, 2025 - Serie A
Apr 19, 2025 - Serie A
Apr 7, 2025 - Serie A
Manchester City against Napoli : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 1, 2017 - Champions League
Oct 17, 2017 - Champions League
Players list
G. Donnarumma
DefenderA. Khusanov
R. Dias
N. Ake
MidfielderN. O'Reilly
N. Gonzalez
B. Silva
R. Lewis
P. Foden
ForwardSavinho
O. Bobb
V. Milinkovic-Savic
DefenderG. Di Lorenzo
S. Beukema
A. Buongiorno
L. Spinazzola
MidfielderB. Gilmour
E. Elmas
M. Olivera
S. Mctominay
ForwardJ. Jesus
D. Neres
Substitutes
M. Bettinelli
J. Trafford
DefenderS. Mfuni
N. Ake
R. Lewis
M. Nunes
O. Bobb
D. Mukasa
N. Gonzalez
Savinho
M. Ferrante
A. Meret
DefenderJ. Jesus
M. Olivera
M. Gutierrez
MidfielderE. Elmas
B. Gilmour
A. Vergara
ForwardG. Ambrosino
N. Lang
D. Neres
L. Lucca
Missing players
R. Ait-Nouri
J. Stones
MidfielderM. Kovacic
R. Cherki
ForwardO. Marmoush
N. Contini
DefenderA. Rrahmani
ForwardR. Lukaku
Most goals and assists
Manchester City
Napoli
E. Haaland
(17 Goals)
R. Hojlund
(4 Goals)
, 
F. Anguissa
(4 Goals)
, 
S. Mctominay
(4 Goals)
, 
K. De Bruyne
(4 Goals)
T. Reijnders
(3 Assists)
, 
J. Gvardiol
(3 Assists)
, 
P. Foden
(3 Assists)
,
J. Doku
(3 Assists)
, 
R. Cherki
(3 Assists)
D. Neres
(3 Assists)
, 
L. Spinazzola
(3 Assists)
Manchester City - Napoli Key Points
- Napoli have not lost since February 23rd
- Man City have 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5 matches
- Napoli have won all 3 of their Serie A matches this season
- Man City have won just 1 of their last 7 Champions League games
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Our Manchester City vs Napoli Prediction
City are very strong favorites here, but Napoli are rapidly turning into one of the most feared teams in Europe, so we think there is solid value in betting against the home side. Antonio Conte has made his Napoli team extremely tough to beat, so whilst City were much improved in their victory over United, we think this will be a much tougher test for Pep Guardiola's side. Napoli are 4.20 for the win, but we are hedging our bets slightly by taking the 3.55 on an away win with 'draw no bet'. Our prediction for Manchester City vs Napoli is: Napoli to win (Draw no bet).
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