PSG host Napoli in a crucial group game as both sides are fighting for a place in R16 alongside Liverpool and sit very close to each other on the table. Both teams have been playing well and scoring goals this season therefore we can definitely expect an entertaining end to end game here in Paris.
Key Facts
PSG have scored an incredible 45 goals in 12 games this season. Their record is 11W 1D
PSG have scored 30 goals at home in just 7 games! A ridiculous 4.2 goals per game.
PSG have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 games.
Kylian Mbappe has already scored 11 goals in 8 apps for PSG this season while Neymar has 11 goals in 10 games. Deadly duo.
There have already been 12 goals scored in PSG’s UCL matches (6 per game).
Napoli are currently on a 3 game win streak having kept a clean sheet in each game.
Lorenzo Insigne has scored 7 goals this season already for Napoli including a last minute winner against Liverpool.
Napoli have kept clean sheets in both UCL games this season.
Napoli have scored 20 goals in 11 matches this season. Just under 2 per game
On average there are 2.6 goals scored in Napoli games this season.
Napoli’s away record this season is 3W 1D 2L. 9:8 GD
Napoli are winless in 4 consecutive away games in UCL. 1D 3L
Team News
PSG: There are a few absentees from the PSG squad as Dani Alves and Kurzawa are both injured while captain Thiago Silva could potentially be out therefore we can expect a Marquinhos Kimpembe pairing at CB. Verratti and Di Maria both picked up slight knocks but are likely to play here. Mbappe, Cavani and Neymar are expected to lead the attack and will be the key players to watch as they’ve been ripping everyone apart this season.
Napoli: Napoli will be missing Chiriches while Ghoulam, Younes and star man Insigne are all doubts and will have to be evaluated before the game. Napoli have been playing well recently and they will hope that they can snatch something out of this game.
Betting Tips and Predictions
We’ve got two free flowing attacking football teams here so we can expect goals. Over 3.5 goals at 2.15 is worth the look. PSG are ridiculous going forward and we shouldn’t be surprised if Napoli bag a goal or two. We do expect PSG to win here, they have a little too much for the Italian side and at home it’s hard to see them dropping points. PSG -1 AH is our pick here. The prediction for the match is a 3-1 win for the French side and we can expect both Mbappe and Neymar to get on the scoresheet.
Match Odds (TonyBet)
PSG Win – 1.50
Draw – 4.65
Napoli Win – 6.40
KICK OFF – 24th October 2018 – 8pm UK Time
