Napoli v Arsenal – Match Preview and Betting Tips
Introduction
Arsenal’s season is going from strength to strength, despite the slight setback of losing a lead against Everton at the weekend. Nevertheless, although it seems highly likely that they will progress from this Champions League group, it is not certain and Arsenal also understand the profound difference between finishing top of a qualifying group and second. Thus, the Gunners will want to avoid the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid by picking up at least a point here, which could lead to Arsenal facing Olympiacos or Basel instead.
Winner
Arsenal have very much impressed both home and away this season, and they beat Napoli very comfortably earlier in the campaign. Although the home side need three points and will be very motivated, I can see Arsenal securing the point that they need in order to win the group.
My tip: Draw
Best odds: 7/10 with Bet365
Correct Score
Arsenal play a ball retention game away from home in order to take the sting out of their opponents, and I can thus see this being a relatively low-scoring game. The Gunners have a goal in them, though, and I can ultimately see this one ending up 1-1.
My tip: Napoli 1 – 1 Arsenal
Best odds: 15/2 with BetVictor
Under / Over 2.5 Goals
My tip: Under 2.5 goals
Best odds: 11/10 with Paddy Power
Winning Margin
My tip: Arsenal to win by 1 goal
Best odds: 11/4 with BetVictor
First Goalscorer
There are a lot of possible goalscorers on both teams in this one, but I ultimately expect the Gunners to control the ball from the start and take the lead in this one. Thus, I’m tipping one of Arsenal’s glittering midfield to score first, and I fancy Santi Cazorla will be that man.
My tip: Santi Cazorla
Best odds: 9/2 with Coral