Camila Vega
Next Wednesday, October 26, Napoli vs Rangers Champions League Matchday 5 Game of Group A we will have one of the best teams in the competition playing to secure the first place and reaffirm themselves as favorites to win the trophy. For this group, it seems already decided who will advance to the next phase and who will qualify for the Europa League group stage. On this occasion, the Scotish side will visit Italy and try to win at least one game before their imminent elimination.
Napoli, on the other hand, will be looking to remain unbeaten in the Champions League group stage to become the first Italian team to win all five Champions League opening matches since Juventus in 2004-2005.
At JefeBet we bring you the preview of the match and all the information concerning with absences of each team, the possible lineups, odds and predictions for this exciting match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Napoli vs Rangers Champions League Matchday 5 on October 26, 2022
- Where: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, Italy
- When: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Napoli (-400) / Tie (+525) / Rangers (+1100)
- Asian DraftKings Handicap: Napoli (AH -1.75, -125) / Rangers (AH +1.75, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-200), Under (+140).
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-145).
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Napoli Preview
To begin with, Napoli have won all the matches they have played so far in the group stage. They have faced Liverpool, whom they beat by a crushing score of 4-1 and in the second game they won 0-3 against Rangers. Finally, the Italian side defeated Ajax twice, with scores of 1-6 and 4-2. In fact, all their matches in this tournament have been won without difficulty and by a substantial margin.
In addition, they have won the last five matches in the Italian Serie A and lead the league with 26 goals scored and 9 goals conceded. Thus, it is evident their dominance in the last matches they have had and the desire they have to go undefeated to the next stage of the Champions League, which could ensure more favorable matches as group leaders.
Absences: Amir Rrahmani and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (doubt).
Probable lineup: Alex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kim Min-jae, Juan Jesés, Mário Rui; Elif Elmas, Stanislav Lobotka, Piotr Zielinski; Matteo Politano, Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Rangers Preview
On the other hand, the Scottish side has not been so lucky. In a total opposite, they have lost all their group stage matches with 1 goal in favor and 16 goals conceded, as well as a -15 goal difference and 0 points. It is certainly unfortunate, but it is also true that they will be looking to exit the tournament in the best possible way, at least with a win.
In their domestic league, the Scottish Premiership, they are in second place behind Celtic and in their last five games they register one draw and four wins. In 11 games so far, they have scored 27 goals and have conceded only 10. Therefore, it is a team used to lose, but perhaps not up to the level of the others in its group.
Absences: John Souttar, Ryan Jack, Connor Goldson, Filip Helander, Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Glen Kamara.
Probable lineup: Allan McGregor; James Tavernier, James Sands, Ben Davies, Borna Barisic; Steven Davis, John Lundstram; Scott Arfield, Malik Tillman, Ryan Kent; Antonio Colak.
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JefeBet Prediction
Napoli has undoubtedly been a team that has the ability to score goals without difficulty and against any opponent. This will be important for this match, in which they will face the weakest team in their group.
Therefore, they will be looking for a win, not to secure their qualification, as they already have it, but to secure the first place for the next phase. Surely, Napoli will score plenty of goals in this game.
Prediction: Napoli win 4-0.
