Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 02/21/2024
To build a prediction for the Napoli - Barcelona match, scheduled for 21 February 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Napoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 22 of them, drew 12 times and lost 16 matches. Barcelona, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 9 matches and lost 11 defeats. In the league, Napoli average 1.4 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Barcelona average 2 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 23 February 2022 at Napoli's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Both teams are currently in a crisis. In my opinion, the probability of advancing to the next round is 50/50. I think the match will be played very cautiously; I can certainly see it ending either in a score draw or a win to nil. I think they will settle for a 1-1 draw.
Napoli are playing very poorly in the Italian championship, and they have the only chance to finish the season successfully. That is to perform well in the Champions League, and today against Barcelona, I don't think they will be able to win. However, I think both teams will be able to score against... Show more
In the Champions League, Napoli play Barcelona in the first match. I’m betting based on their head-to-head meetings: there have been as many as 6 of them, and this is the 7th meeting. Surprisingly, my bet came through in 5 matches. First-half total yellow cards under 1 at 3.1 odds.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Barcelona scores over 2 goals in 5 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)5.36
Barcelona scores over 2 goals in 4 out of last 7 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)5.36
Napoli does not score in 9 out of 15 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)3.54
In 8 out of 11 last matches involving Barcelona, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)3.33
In 6 out of 7 last matches of Barcelona away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)3.33
In 4 last away matches, Barcelona won the first half.
1st Half - W23.17
In 7 out of last 8 home matches involving Napoli, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.25
Barcelona scores over 1 goal in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.245
Barcelona scores over 1 goal in 5 away matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)2.245
In 11 out of 15 last matches involving Napoli, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.16
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Ферран Торрес, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Barcelona player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Феликс Цвайер (Germany). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 452 yellow cards (averaging 4.5 per match) and 12 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 30% of matches (30 out of 100).