Napoli vs Barcelona prediction 21.02.2024
Napoli
FC Barcelona
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- Competition: Champions League
- Date: 21st February 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
In the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday night, Napoli and Barcelona will battle each other, both teams seeking to rectify their subpar performances this season.
The current Serie A champions are underperforming this season. Walter Mazzarri’s team is currently ninth in Serie A, with only 36 points from 24 matches. They are going into Wednesday’s game with just one victory from their last five games in all competitions.
This season has been challenging for Barcelona on the home front. Nonetheless, some argue that their recent performance &— three victories in the last four games &— has thrust them back into the competition for the La Liga title. Xavi had previously stated that the team’s goal for the season was to secure a trophy. Given their elimination from the Copa del Rey and Supercopa, their only remaining chances to clinch a title this season lie in the Champions League and La Liga.
Napoli vs Barcelona Betting Tips: Draw & Both teams to score
Despite Napoli’s current lack of confidence, it would be unwise to dismiss them at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. They have only lost one out of their last seven home games, and “both teams to score-yes” bets have been successful in their last three matches.
Recent games of FC Barcelona have been dominated by entertainment. In six out of their last eight games, the visitors managed to score at least four goals, and both teams found the back of the net in all of those eight matches.
- Best Tip: Btts &— yes
- Napoli vs Barcelona prediction: 1-1
Napoli vs FC Barcelona Head to Head (H2H) stats
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24 feb 22
Napoli
2 : 4
FC Barcelona
Europa League
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17 feb 22
FC Barcelona
1 : 1
Napoli
Europa League
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08 aug 20
FC Barcelona
3 : 1
Napoli
Champions League
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25 feb 20
Napoli
1 : 1
FC Barcelona
Champions League
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10 aug 19
Napoli
0 : 4
FC Barcelona
Club Friendlies 1
Napoli team news
Last weekend, against Genoa, Giovanni Di Lorenzo received his fifth yellow card of the Serie A campaign. However, this will not result in a ban in Europe.
After arriving in Italy last weekend, following the African Cup of Nations final, Victor Osimhen is anticipated to be part of the starting eleven on Wednesday. The hosts report no other injuries.
Last matches of Napoli
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17 feb 24
Napoli
1 : 1
Genoa
Serie A
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11 feb 24
AC Milan
1 : 0
Napoli
Serie A
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04 feb 24
Napoli
2 : 1
Hellas Verona
Serie A
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28 jan 24
Lazio
0 : 0
Napoli
Serie A
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22 jan 24
Napoli
0 : 1
Inter Milan
Super Cup
Napoli lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex Meret
Defenders
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22
Giovanni Di Lorenzo
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13
Amir Rrahmani
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5
Leo Skiri ÃstigÃ¥rd
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30
Pasquale Mazzocchi
Midfielders
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99
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
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68
Stanislav Lobotka
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8
Hamed Traorè
Forwards
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21
Matteo Politano
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9
Victor Osimhen
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77
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Barcelona team news
The midfielder, Gavi, has been sidelined since November 2023 due to a cruciate ligament injury and will not be able to participate in Wednesday’s game as it is too soon for him.
Alejandro Balde (tendon), Marcos Alonso (back), João Félix (ankle), Ferran Torres (hamstring), and Sergi Roberto (muscle) are also included in Barcelona’s injury list.
Ä°lkay GündoÄan, having earned a well-deserved break against Celta last weekend, is anticipated to rejoin the starting eleven, partnering with Pedri and Frankie de Jong in the midfield. Meanwhile, Raphinha hopes to be positioned up front.
Last matches of FC Barcelona
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17 feb 24
Celta Vigo
1 : 2
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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11 feb 24
FC Barcelona
3 : 3
Granada
La Liga
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03 feb 24
Alaves
1 : 3
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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31 jan 24
FC Barcelona
1 : 0
Osasuna
La Liga
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27 jan 24
FC Barcelona
3 : 5
Villarreal
La Liga
FC Barcelona lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marc-André ter Stegen
Defenders
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2
João Cancelo
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33
Pau Cubarsí
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4
Ronald Araújo
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23
Jules Koundé
Midfielders
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8
Pedri
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22
Ä°lkay GündoÄan
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21
Frenkie de Jong
Forwards
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19
Vitor Roque
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9
Robert Lewandowski
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11
Raphinha
Three reasons we expect both teams to score in this game
- In each of the last four encounters between Napoli and Barcelona, both teams have scored.
- In eight of Barcelona’s last nine games, both teams scored.
- In Napoli’s last three home games, both teams managed to score.
Main prediction Napoli &— FC Barcelona
Both Teams to Score
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