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Napoli vs Chelsea Prediction – Champions League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Napoli vs Chelsea in the Champions League, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last matches to offer the best prediction for this game between Napoli and Chelsea.

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Napoli

  • January 28, 2026 – 5:00
  • UEFA Champions League

  • 2025/2026
  • League Stage – Round 8
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Chelsea


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Napoli vs Chelsea

The best prediction for Napoli vs Chelsea in the Champions League is that both teams will score. Although a home victory is favored, both teams play a positive style of football where chances arise easily. It is also noteworthy that the “Both Teams to Score – Yes” market has been successful in the three matches Chelsea played away in this Champions League.

Best prediction for Napoli vs Chelsea

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier tip)

Do both teams score? Yes

Match prediction for Napoli vs Chelsea

The teams Napoli and Chelsea face off at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in a match for the UEFA Champions League (League Stage). There have been no official matches between these two teams in the past 3 years. Their last encounter was on March 14, 2012, which ended with the result: Chelsea (3-1) Napoli. In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Napoli shows significant differences in results at home versus away.

Napoli Analysis

After 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, the home team is currently in 25th place, with 8 points. In their last match, they drew (1-1) away against FC Copenhagen, after having lost (2-0) against Benfica in the previous match. This is a stronger team when playing at home, as they have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses as visitors in their last 30 matches; compared to 10 wins and 5 draws at home. In their last game, in Serie A TIM, they lost to Juventus away (3-0). In their last 10 home games, Napoli has 7 victories and 3 draws. Their defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 5 of their last 7 matches in this competition. In 15 matches, they have never managed to overturn the score in the 5 games where they conceded first.

Napoli comes into this match after a 3-0 loss against Juventus away in a game valid for Serie A. In their last match in this Champions League, the Neapolitans drew 1-1 against Copenhagen. The home team is expected to line up in their usual 3-4-3 formation, with Rasmus Højlund as the main attacking reference. In midfield, Stanislav Lobotka will be the brains of the team, responsible for controlling the tempo and linking the sectors. Missing from this game are Pasquale Mazzocchi, Frank Anguissa, David Neres, Amir Rrahmani, Billy Gilmour, Matteo Politano, and Kevin De Bruyne, all due to physical issues.

Confirmed lineup: Vanja Milinković-Savić, Juan Jesus, Leonardo Spinazzola, Miguel Gutiérrez, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Buongiorno, Antonio Vergara, Scott McTominay, Eljif Elmas, Stanislav Lobotka, Rasmus Højlund.
Coach: A. Conte.

Chelsea Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 8th place, with 13 points accrued, after 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away against Atalanta (2-1). In their last match, they won at home against Pafos FC (1-0). This is a team that maintains performance when playing away, as in their last 30 matches, they have recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses as visitors; compared to 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses at home. They come into this match after a 3-1 away victory against Crystal Palace. In their last 10 away games across all competitions, Chelsea has 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Their attack has been consistent, scoring at least once in each of their last 7 matches in this competition. Their games tend to have goals, as in 31 of their last 36 away matches, there have been over 1.5 goals and in 26 of the last 36, there have been over 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have never managed to turn the match around in the 6 games they conceded the first goal.

Chelsea enters this match after a 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace in a game valid for the Premier League. In their last match in this Champions League, the Londoners defeated Pafos 1-0. The visiting team usually lines up in a 4-3-3 tactical system, with João Pedro, Estêvão, and Pedro Neto taking on key roles in the attack. It is important to note that midfielder Enzo Fernández is responsible for orchestrating offensive actions, playing a crucial role in game organization. Missing from this match are Tosin Adarabioyo, Filip Jørgensen, Roméo Lavia, Dário Essugo, and Levi Colwill, all due to physical issues.

Confirmed lineup: Filip Jørgensen, Reece James, Jorrel Hato, Wesley Fofana, Benoît Badiashile, Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Pedro Neto.
Coach: E. Maresca.

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