Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction & Picks - Champions League
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by Tyler Doty | in Champions League Picks
This is one of the highlights of Wednesday night’s Champions League action. In Naples, at the legendary Diego Maradona Stadium, Napoli and Arsenal will face off in one of the top matches of the day. It’s a trip to Italy for the English champions and last year’s finalists. After an impressive group stage performance last year, the Gunners are looking to flex their muscles against a team that’s been struggling of late!Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Napoli vs Arsenal Form
Napoli and Arsenal Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Serie A
Aug 30, 2026 - Serie A
Aug 22, 2026 - Serie A
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 30, 2026 - Serie A
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 22, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Serie A
Aug 22, 2026 - Serie A
May 17, 2026 - Serie A
May 2, 2026 - Serie A
Apr 12, 2026 - Serie A
Mar 20, 2026 - Serie A
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 6, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 31, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 21, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Community Shield
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2026 - Emirates Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 6, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 21, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Community Shield
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2026 - Emirates Cup
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 30, 2026 - Champions League
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
May 10, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 29, 2026 - Champions League
Napoli against Arsenal : Head to Head (H2H)
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100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 18, 2019 - Europa League
Napoli - Arsenal: Form Analysis
There are two contrasting trends in terms of results heading into kickoff. For Napoli, the impressive victory over Genoa early in the season was quickly forgotten… The team coached by Massimiliano Allegri has just lost its last two matches. These were high-stakes league games lost by the club: a comeback defeat to Inter Milan (3-2) and a 2-1 home loss (2-1). It’s a worrisome situation ahead of their matchup against one of England’s top teams.
Arsenal has won its first four games of the season.
Everything is going well for the Gunners as of this writing. The 3-0 win over Manchester City isn’t just a single success that masks a broader trend. The start of the Premier League season has been a success: three straight wins on English soil. The most recent victory? Against Chelsea in one of the capital’s most heated derbies. Capable of holding onto or extending a lead, but also of turning a game around, the Premier League champions are ready for a tough road trip on the European stage.
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Arsenal v Napoli last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
N. Contini
V. Milinkovic Savic
DefenderB. Badiashile
S. Beukema
M. Olivera
MidfielderC. Favasuli
B. Gilmour
K. De Bruyne
ForwardL. Lucca
N. Lang
D. Neres
K. Arrizabalaga
DefenderP. Hincapie
MidfielderM. Merino
E. Eze
B. Guimaraes
M. Dowman
M. Zubimendi
ForwardV. Gyokeres
N. Madueke
Missing players
A. Buongiorno
L. Marianucci
MidfielderS. Mctominay
ForwardGiovane
J. Timber
W. Saliba
Napoli & Arsenal Squad Analysis
Kevin De Bruyne is no longer the same player he was at Manchester City. Scott McTominay is set to undergo heart surgery and will miss the game. These are two players of great importance to the blue-and-white squad. Even though the Gunners’ defense will have to keep an eye on Hojlund, who has scored 2 goals in 2 games, Santos and Politano are likely to come up empty-handed against the best defense in the world. For now, some key players aren’t quite up to par yet.
Martin Odegaard has scored three goals this season... more than he did last season across all competitions.
The Premier League leader’s starting lineup is impressive. The current midfield trio complements each other well. If Mikel Arteta decides to rotate the squad, we could see Merino, Zubimendi, or Guimaraes. Quality all around. Saka is finding his form again, having been decisive twice in four games. Kai Havertz just put on a stellar performance against Chelsea, and the Eze–Tzolis duo will split playing time on the left wing. As soon as the Greek winger has space, he’s dangerous. Another strength for the Gunners is their defense. As we know, you have to give it your all on every play to get past David Raya and his teammates.
Napoli - Arsenal Key Points
- Arsenal have won their last 4 games.
- Arsenal have kept 3 clean sheets during this streak.
- Arsenal have scored 2 or more goals on 3 occasions during this period.
- Napoli has lost their last 2 league matches.
- Napoli has just conceded 5 goals in 180 minutes.
- Napoli lost both of their last two matchups in 2019 (Europa League).
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Our Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction
The Gunners have been impressive in the Champions League for the past two seasons. After falling short in last season’s final, Arsenal is once again setting out to win the one trophy missing from their collection. The first match is always important, especially an away game. Facing a Napoli side that’s not as strong as it was in the 24/25 season and is currently struggling, we expect the Premier League champions to come out on top. However, this matchup could hold some pleasant surprises, especially given the unpredictable nature of Neapolitan soccer.
Our prediction for Napoli vs. Arsenal: Arsenal to win!
Napoli vs Arsenal - Other Interesting Picks
Under 2.5 goals
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