Champions League: Real Madrid vs Napoli Betting Odds & Preview
Blockbuster Group C Clash
Napoli Advance With Win
Real Madrid take an 11-game unbeaten streak into Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Napoli. While Real have already qualified for the knockout stage, this is a massive match for the visitors. The Partenopei can qualify for the knockout stage by getting all three points here. Napoli got a big road win over the weekend, as they took down Atalanta, and will look to build on that victory midweek. We’ll look closer at the Real Madrid vs Napoli betting odds for this must-watch Group C clash.
Real Madrid vs Napoli
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Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Streaming: CBS Sports Network
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In the reverse fixture, Real Madrid managed to come away with a 3-2 win in Naples. The pregame Champions League odds listed Real as +155 road favorites. Real holds a three-game winning streak vs. Napoli, and both teams have scored in the last four meetings. All-time, Real are an unbeaten 4-1-0 vs. the Partenopei.
Rodrygo Powers Real to Victory
Real Madrid went on the road to Cadiz in La Liga on Sunday and grabbed their third straight win in all competitions. Rodrygo, fresh off two losses for Brazil during the international break, scored a brilliant opening goal. The winger nutmegged a Cadiz player, dribbled around a couple more, and sent a bending shot into the top corner. Rodrygo also scored Real’s second and assisted Jude Bellingham’s goal in the 3-0 win.
We note that Los Blancos are unbeaten in the last 11 games on the Real Madrid schedule. They’re also just two wins away from finishing the Champions League group stage a perfect 6-0. Real Madrid are also unbeaten in their last nine UCL home matches under Carlo Ancelotti. Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga are both injured, which means Andriy Lunin will get another start in goal on Wednesday.
Plus, Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao, and Arda Guler are all sidelined for this match. Still, the Real Madrid vs Napoli betting odds price the hosts as -120 favorites for this one. Expect Joselu to start up front with Rodrygo with Vini out of action. Bellingham has scored three UCL goals in as many starts, and he’s one to watch in Real Madrid’s midfield.
Napoli Off to Winning Start Under Mazzari
Napoli fired Rudi Garcia during the international break and brought back Walter Mazzari for a second stint as Partenopei coach. His second tenure got off to a winning start, as Napoli grabbed a big 2-1 win at Atalanta on Saturday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia found the net on a well-taken header before Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman equalized.
Victor Osimhen returned from injury for Napoli to provide the game-winning assist for Elif Elmas. Even though the defending Serie A champions are in fourth place, only Inter Milan have scored more league goals than Napoli so far. Plus, Napoli are in second place in the Group C Champions League standings with a 2-1-1 record so far.
Bettors should note that Napoli holds an unbeaten 7-2-0 road record this season in all competitions. They’ve struggled in Naples but are on a five-game road winning streak. So far, neither Osimhen nor Kvaratskhelia have scored in this season’s UCL group stage, but they’ll be aiming to change that come Wednesday.
Match Analysis & Odds
The last match between Real Madrid and Napoli did not disappoint, and this is one of the must-watch matches of the Champions League group stage. Real Madrid lost firepower with Vini out, but Napoli still needs to be wary of Joselu. Even though he’s not exactly the typical Real Madrid striker, the Spanish international is an aerial threat and is also solid in link-up play.
Currently, the Real Madrid vs Napoli betting odds price the hosts as -120 ATS and moneyline favorites. That makes sense, given Napoli are still looking for their first win over Real Madrid in UEFA competition. Napoli +0.5 sits at even odds as the Partenopei are also +330 moneyline underdogs. While Napoli’s under 1.5 goals shows -250 odds, it wouldn’t at all be surprising if they’re able to get on the scoresheet.
The duo of Osimhen and Kvara is one of the most dynamic in European football. Bettors can take a draw at +290 odds, and draws in their remaining matches will be enough for Napoli to advance to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Real have already booked their place in the knockout stage. Over 2.5, 3 goals are priced at -120 odds in what figures to be an exciting match.
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