UCL: Barcelona vs Napoli: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 10, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Modified at :March 10, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Continuing their impressive home form will be the goal for Barcelona

In recent weeks, Barcelona have shown signs of improvement, closing the gap with Real Madrid to just seven points, despite a recent run of poor matches. Despite missing a number of key players to injuries, Xavi has been able to turn the table for Barcelona. In their last match, they beat Mallorca by 1-0 thanks to a wonderful goal from Lamine Yamal. Xavi will have to regroup his team in this match if he is to have a successful season

With Napoli languishing in 8th place in the league, the team have had a challenging season so far. Due to the arrival of Calzona, who has managed to change the fortunes of the team, they have begun to perform as a team in the last few matches. With Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia returning to form and having gone unbeaten in the last six matches, they will be expecting a strong finish to the season.

Kick-Off:

Wednesdat, 13 March at 1:30 AM IST

Location- Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Form:

Barcelona (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Napoli (in all competitions): D-W-W-D-D

Player to Watch

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Although Robert Lewandowski has not played as well as he used to this season, he has still managed to score 18 goals for Barcelona in all competitions while also providing seven assists. In order to progress to the next round of the competition, he will be crucial for them. As a striker, Robert Lewandowski has transformed himself into a complete player with a knack for scoring.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)

He has been at his best under Calzona, who have managed to bring his best out of him again. This season, he scored 10 goals along with 5 assists. He has been in red hot form in the last couple of matches scoring 4 goals in 3 matches. Aside from his brilliance with the ball, he is a goal scorer who can be a nightmare for defenders because he has the ability to beat them with his skills and excellent ball control.

Match Facts

Barcelona defeated Mallorca in the last match by 1-0
Napoli played a 1-1 draw against Torino in the last match
Barcelona are unbeaten in the last 7 matches against Napoli

Injury and Teams News

There are a number of key players out injured for Barcelona this season, including Pedri, Raphinha and de Jong, who are the latest to be sidelined. The injury table remains full for a longer period of time for Alonso, Torres, Gavi and Balde.

Napoli are without Cajuste, who has a thigh injury, and Ngonge, a winter signing, is doubtful for this match after recovering from an injury.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 9

Barcelona- 5

Napoli- 1

Draw- 3

Predicted Lineup for Barcelona vs Napoli

Barcelona Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Cancelo; Christensen, Gundogan, Lopez; Yamal, Lewandowski, Felix

Napoli Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Meret; Di Lorenzo, Østigard, Jesus, Rui; Anguissa, Lobotka, Traore; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction for Barcelona vs Napoli

With two of the best attacking teams facing off, it will be an entertaining match for the fans. Although the aggregate score is 1-1, both teams will take limited risks, suggesting a close match between the sides. Napoli, however, remain favourites due to their strong attacking front line.

Prediction: Barcelona 1-2 Napoli

Telecast for Barcelona vs Napoli

India- Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK- TNT Sports

US- CBS Sports

Nigeria- Supersport

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