Preview: Napoli vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Blues dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Parthenopeans.

SSC Napoli are all set to battle it out against Chelsea FC for their final league phase game of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an important fixture for both sides and is scheduled to take place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

The Antonio Conte-led side are on an inconsistent run of performances. Despite being at home, they will be under pressure for their upcoming UCL contest. They must secure a win in the upcoming contest to stay alive in the European campaign. SSC Napoli should put in all efforts here.

Chelsea have performed well in their last three matches and this is going to keep them confident for their upcoming game despite being away from home. The Blues are in eighth place on the UEFA Champions League table at the moment and a win here will surely help them secure a direct qualification for the knockout stage of the tournament.

Kick-off:

• Location: Naples, Italy
• Stadium: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
• Date: Thursday, January 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 28; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Napoli: D-D-W-D-L

Chelsea: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Even though he failed to help his side secure a win in the previous league fixture, Scott McTominay is going to play an important role in the squad. He can score goals and is very capable of controlling the midfield. With the ball at his feet, the Scottish international will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Estêvão (Cheslea)

The 18-year-old was one of the goal scorers for Chelsea in their previous league game and will be looking to help his side in the attacking from yet again. Estêvão has scored three goals in seven UEFA Champions League appearances. He is the top goal scorer for his side in the competition.

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Match Facts

• Chelsea have secured four wins in their last five matches.
• Napoli have only secured one win ni their last five attempts.
• This will be the third-ever meeting between these clubs.

Napoli vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @132/100 10bet
• Estêvão to score @17/4 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

SSC Napoli will miss out on the services of Kevin De Bruyne, Matteo Politano, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, David Neres, Amir Rrahmani and Billy Gilmour due to injuries.

Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo and Dario Essugo are not going to be in action for Chelsea. They are injured. Cole Palmer might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Napoli won: 1

Chelsea won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Napoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Meret (GK); Di Lorenzo, Jesus, Buongiorno; Gutiérrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Vergara, Elmas; Højlund

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Estêvão, Fernández, Neto; João Pedro

Match Prediction

These teams are going to battle hard here, but it will be Chelsea FC who are likely to clinch a win against SSC Napoli in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Napoli 1-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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