Football Predictions
Barcelona heads into the second leg with high spirits for several compelling reasons. First off, they secured a commendable 1-1 draw against Napoli in the initial match, a notable achievement considering Napoli’s strong home record, having won three of their last five matches there before this encounter.
Moreover, under Xavi’s leadership, Barcelona has been on an impressive run, staying unbeaten in their last eight games, which includes five victories and three consecutive clean sheets.
Historically, Barcelona’s chances of advancing are strong; they have made it to the next round in 20 out of 21 instances when they didn’t lose the first leg of a Champions League match away from home.
Additionally, Barcelona has maintained a superior record in their past encounters with Napoli, boasting wins with scores like 3-1 and 4-2 among their last five meetings, underlining their dominance.
On the other hand, Napoli faces a steep climb. Their performance in the first leg, where they were outshot 12-6, suggests they were fortunate not to lose in Naples. Following a recent 1-1 draw with Torino, Napoli must significantly step up their game to aim for the quarter-finals again.
Napoli’s history in European competitions further dims their prospects, having been eliminated all 11 times they didn’t secure a win in the home leg of a tie. Their recent away form, losing five of their last eight, hints that this second leg might mark the end of their journey for Francesco Calzona’s team.
Barcelona vs Napoli Game Stats
- Barcelona has not faced defeat in their last eight matches, achieving five victories and maintaining clean sheets in the three most recent games.
- Napoli has experienced five losses in their last eight away matches.
- In all five encounters with Napoli, Barcelona has remained unbeaten, securing two wins in those meetings.
Verdict
Barcelona took control in Naples, outshooting Napoli 12-6, and it was somewhat unfortunate they didn’t secure a victory to take back to Spain for the second leg. Their current form is impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last eight outings and securing wins in three of their most recent four matches at home. This indicates they are likely to overpower Napoli, who have struggled on the road with five losses in their last eight away matches.
Both Teams to Score or Over 2.5 Goals
- Goal Prediction
We expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Corner Kick Prediction
Over 8.5 corners kicks expected in this game
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