Napoli to snatch a draw against Barcelona in UEL
FC Barcelona vs SSC Napoli - 17/02/2022
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Barcelona host Napoli at Camp Nou on Thursday in the Europa League last 16 playoffs. Both sides go into the game in good form with progression to the Europa League last 16 up for grabs.
The Blaugrana are unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions. Xavi’s side has improved, but the quality of opposition can be called into question. Barcelona are coming off of a 2-2 draw in the city derby versus Espanyol. Three of Barcelona’s last five games finished as draws.
Napoli are unbeaten in seven straight matches in all competitions. The Partenopei are coming off of a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan. Luciano Spalletti’s team is just two points off of first place in Serie A.
Spalletti’s team had a good run in the Europa League group stage, but missed automatic progression to the round of 16 proper due to their head-to-head record with Spartak Moscow. Barcelona finished third in their Champions League group behind Bayern Munich and Benfica.
Barcelona have posted a record of 8W-3D-3L at home this season with 24 goals for and 16 conceded. Xavi could have Memphis Depay back from injury. The Dutchman is back in training and could make the squad for Thursday night.
Depay is an important player for Xavi and is needed for the Blaugrana to go deep in the Europa League tournament. The Dutchman leads the team in goals with eight in all competitions.
Defenders Clement Lenglet, Ronald Araujo, and Samuel Umtiti are all three injured are doubts for the game. Forward Ansu Fati is ruled out until March with a hamstring injury. Fati has five goals in all competitions and Luuk de Jong has five goals as well.
The youngster continues to struggle with leg injuries. Reports indicate Barcelona defender Sergi Roberto is seeking a move away from the club.
Spalletti will be without three players for the game at Camp Nou. Midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is ruled out with a muscle injury. Forwards Matteo Politano and Hirving Lozano are both out with a calf and shoulder injury, respectively.
Victor Osimhen leads Napoli in goals with 10 this season in all competitions. Napoli have an away record of 9W-4D-2L with 30 goals scored and 13 conceded.
Napoli are in good form and should get a score draw versus Barcelona.
The Blaugrana may be unbeaten in recent months, but they struggled against European competition in the Champions League. The Partenopei should get a score draw ahead of next week’s return leg.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
UEL
293635
X
2 - 2
2.65
18°
3.60
1.91
3.60
4.00
no
no
no
1 - 1(0 - 1)
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