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Napoli vs Leicester: prediction for the Europa League match
A first match between Napoli and Leicester was ruled out as a draw, but who will record a victory on December 9? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
SSC Napoli
ItalyNapoli started the Europa League group stage with a match at England against the main competitor for the top spot, Leicester. Neapolitans barely managed to snatch a 2:2 draw, at one point of the game they were 0:2 down. In the second one Luciano Spalletti's men suffered an unexpected home defeat to Spartak (2:3).
But in two matches against Legia Parthenopeans made no mistakes and picked up six points, beating the opponent by a total score of 7:1. But they failed to extend that success - Napoli again failed to avoid defeat in the match against Spartak. A 1:2 defeat at Moscow seriously decreased Napoli's chances for the playoffs - they are 3rd in the group with seven points and are just one point ahead of Legia, but a first-placed Leicester is also only one point ahead.
Leicester City
EnglandSo far Leicester are living up to the expectations, they are at the top of the group, but Brendan Rodgers' men made some mistakes. After a 2:2 draw against Napoli in the first round The Foxes put up a weak performance in Warsaw, losing 0:1 to Legia. They failed to secure six points in two matches against Spartak - Leicester recorded a 4:3 victory in Moscow, but they let the Red-Whites to pick up one point at home match, which ended in a 1:1 draw.
In the most recent round Leicester put up a good performance against Legia - a 3:1 victory helped the Foxes to rise to the top spot in the group, but so far nothing is over - Spartak and Napoli are only one point behind, Legia is two points behind. So far Leicester are only at the 11th spot in the English Premier League, eight points away from the Champions League zone.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:2
Two out of five most recent matches of Napoli ended with that score
СтавкаNapoli to score in each of the halves
This bet was successful in two most recent matches of Napoli
СтавкаLeicester to score in the first half
In each of six most recent away match Leicester scored in the first half
Tip and bets
So far Napoli are at the 3rd spot in the standings, but in case of a victory Napoli will get the play-off spot, so hosts will surely try to get three points. Before the end of December Leicester will have to play Newcastle, Everton, Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool, it is an extremely important period for the Foxes in the English Premier League, so it is obvious that a domestic league is a top priority for the team. Napoli have a great opportunity to get three points.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Napoli
In recent matches Napoli made many mistakes, but overall they were looking great, so today Neapolitans will try to get the victory. Leicester won't field their best line-up for the match, but Foxes have some good reserve players, so it surely won't be an easy game for the hosts.
Our second bet is on Napoli to win by one goal
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