Barcelona vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (12 March)

Barcelona and Naples face each other on Tuesday night, starting at 8pm mainland Portugal time, in a game counting for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, in a match that will put two teams face to face. They have an equal chance of advancing in the competition, as they drew 1-1 in the first leg.

The match will be played at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, in Barcelona, ​​a venue with the capacity to receive around 54 thousand fans in the stands.

Since the first leg, Barça has lost some very important elements. This is particularly the case of prodigy Pedri and Dutch international Frenkie de Jong who both suffered muscle injuries around ten days ago. Former Rennais Raphinha was also forced to join the infirmary last Friday but he has already left and will be available this Tuesday. Of course, the injured from the 1st round Gavi, Baldé, and Ferran Torres (7 goals) will not be restored. Good news, however, for Xavi with the return of defender Araujo (approached by Bayern Munich) who was suspended last weekend. The return of defender Marcos Alonso is hoped for. Decisive in the last match against Mallorca, the young Yamal (4 goals, 3 assists) should start just like the experienced Lewandowski (12 goals, 5 assists in La Liga) and Gundogan (5 goals, 6 assists).

On the Naples side, Lewandowski's compatriot Zielinski has not been registered with UEFA as he will leave the club at the end of the year. He is therefore not qualified for this part. In addition, striker Ngonge (7 goals this season in SA including 6 with Hellas Verona) and potentially starting midfielder Cajuste will have to give up making the trip to Catalonia. A little tight to play against Torino last Saturday, central defender Rrahmani is hoped for. On the other hand, the essential Osimhen (11 goals and 3 assists in 16 SA matches) is present as is the Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia (10 goals and 4 assists in SA) who scored 4 goals during the last 3 days in Italy .