Napoli vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 03/11/2019, 11:49  by Daniel Ngulu in Champions League Predictions

Napoli, who are top of Group E in the UEFA Champions League will be looking to cement their place when they host third placed Red Bull Salzburg on Match Day 4 of the competition. After three rounds, Napoli have seven points, while Salzburg have three points. Napoli beat Salzburg 3-2 away from home on Match Day 3 and will be banking on home advantage in their quest for three more points. Salzburg have scored the most goals in the group, while Napoli are only better than the bottom side in the group, Genk, in goal scoring. They have scored five in the three matches. Since beating Salzburg on Match Day 3, Napoli have not managed a win; they go to this clash winless in three. They have conceded seven goals in their last four matches but scored in each of their last five. However, at home, Napoli are a different side; they have not lost any of their last three at home. They actually have one loss in their last six home matches. In the Champions League, Napoli have one loss in nine at home.

Salzburg on their part, have three straight wins since their loss to Napoli and they have scored three goals or more in the process. Each of their last four matches has ended in over 2.5 goals and they have scored in each of their 19 matches this season. While Salzburg take credit for scoring a lot of goals, they have not matched this defensively. They have conceded in each of their last four Champions League matches. In three matches in Group E, they have already conceded nine goals. Interestingly, in their last five away matches in the Champions League, they have kept five clean sheets. In their last away match in the competition they lost 4-3 to Liverpool. In three earlier meetings between these two sides, Napoli have two wins and Salzburg one. Each of the three matches ended in over 2.5 goals.