The second set of Champions League group stage matches includes a huge tie in Naples and these Napoli vs. Real Madrid predictions suggest a close game. The outcome could go a long way to predict the final standings in Group C, as both sides kicked off their European campaign with a win.
Napoli vs. Real Madrid odds
1 – A draw – 36/13
2 – Napoli under 2.5 total goals – 1/5
3 – Total goals scored under 2.5 – 5/4
4 – Both teams to score – 8/13
5 – A 1-1 draw – 13/2
Real Madrid’s trip to Napoli could be the defining factor in who finishes on top of Group C in December. The two teams are set to battle it out in the race for top spot, with Sporting Braga and Union Berlin expected to drop out of the competition in 2024.
Los Blancos picked up a 1-0 win at home to Union in their opening fixture, with Napoli winning 2-1 away at Braga meaning that their Champions League form is evenly matched.
Rudi Garcia’s team have won two of their three home league matches so far this season, winning three of their four away matches to continue that pattern of form between the two teams.
A draw would keep the group open in terms of qualification, and key absences in defence means both Garcia and Carlo Ancelotti could be more cautious in their approach.
Napoli have scored seven goals in their three home games, at an average of between two and three scored per match, but they have only won one of those games with over 2.5 goals scored.
Real Madrid have netted seven in four away from home and they have also only scored over 2.5 goals on the road in one of those matches.
A point each will not give either side a major lift in their push for qualification, with an away draw a more positive result for Ancelotti on his return to Naples.
Victor Osimhen has been the main man for Napoli so far this season, with four goals in seven games across all competitions, and Jude Bellingham scoring six in seven for the visitors.
How to stream Napoli vs. Real Madrid
You can stream Napoli vs. Real Madrid live on Tuesday evening on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Napoli Champions League fixtures and results
Real Madrid Champions League fixtures and results
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17-04-2024 20:00
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09-04-2024 20:00
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13-02-2024 20:00
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12-12-2023 20:00
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29-11-2023 20:00
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Napoli top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Real Madrid top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
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| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Napoli vs. Real Madrid line-ups
Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Natan, Østigård, Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Politano, Osmihen, Kvaratskhelia
Real Madrid (4-1-2-1-2): Kepa; Vazquez, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni; Kroos, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Napoli team news
Garcia has no fresh injury worries ahead of this game and he will name the strongest possible attacking line-up available in Naples. Defensive pair Juan Jesus and Amir Rrahmani are set to miss out, with Leo Skiri Østigård and Natan starting in central defence.
Real Madrid team news
Arda Guler is still two weeks away from a first team return, with Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois both out until next season. David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are both rated as doubtful for the visitors – and Ancelotti will be looking to manage their game load.