Following a pulsating draw in Naples last month, Barcelona and Napoli get ready to lock horns once more, in what is being touted as the game of the round with many punters UCL betting apps. Both sides are struggling a little domestically, with the Champions League serving as a distraction and this should be another epic encounter at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona vs Napoli Best Odds
Both of these sides look to get the ball down and play and this should be a classic for the neutral.
| Barcelona – 5/6 (-120) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Napoli – 17/5 (+340) |
| Over – 4/6 (-150) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 17/10 (+170) |
| Yes – 5/8 (-160) | BTTS | No – 11/8 (+138) |
Barcelona vs Napoli Analysis
This should be an absolute belter in Barcelona, with both sides believing that they can reach the last 8.
Barcelona
The Champions League remains a competition that Barcelona have always had an odd relationship with and following a few seasons out of the competition, they are back with a bang in 2024. Manager Xavi will leave the club at the end of the campaign and how he would love to engineer a Champions League push in his final season in the Camp Nou hotseat.
Team news: Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Ferran Torres will miss out here for Barcelona.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup:
Ter Stegen, Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Cancelo, Gundogan, Christensen, Lopez, Yamal, Lewandowski & Felix.
Napoli
Having drawn the first leg in Naples last month, Napoli will now be looking to play with a little more freedom here in Barcelona. The Italian giants are struggling in Serie A and look to be a side lacking direction, but the Champions League always throws up great nights and how Napoli would love to have one here, against Barcelona in their own back yard.
Team news: Napoli have a full squad to pick from here in this crucial 1st leg tie.
Napoli Predicted Lineup:
Meret, Di Lorenzo, Ostigard, Jesus, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, Traore, Politano, Osimhen & Kvaratskhelia
Barcelona vs Napoli Stats and Trends
- Over the past 5 competitive meetings between these two teams, Barcelona have won 2 and the other 3 have finished as draws.
- The two sides met in the last 8 of the Europa League quarter finals in 2022.
- Barcelona overcame Napoli 3-1 in the last Champions League game between the sides at the Nou Camp in 2020.
- The first leg in Naples finished 1-1 back in February 2024.
Barcelona vs Napoli Prediction
Both of these sides have serious aspirations of winning the Champions League this season, but they know that this is a significant hurdle to overcome. Drawing the first leg makes this one a pure, one game shootout and whilst Napoli will trouble Barcelona, the home side will want to progress here and reach the UCL quarter finals.
Prediction: Barcelona to win the match – 5/6 (-120) – Rhino Bet.
Barcelona vs Napoli – The Ultimate Bet
Barcelona to win & BTTS – 5/2 (+250) – Fitzdares
Neither side will back down here and the first leg was littered with chances, so both sides should get on the scoresheet, with Barca’s attacking prowess potentially counting for more when it matters most.
