UEFA Europa League 18 April
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Napoli vs Arsenal Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Napoli:
Meret; Hysaj, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Rui; Callejon, Allan, Ruiz, Zielinski; Insigne, Milik
Arsenal:
Cech; Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Kolasinac; Ramsey, Ozil; Lacazette
Napoli host Arsenal in the second-leg match of their UEFA Europe League quarter-final clash. The first match played at the Emirats finished 2:0 for the Gunners. The first goal was scored by Aaron Ramsey, while the final result was set after an own-goal by Koulibaly. The Italians won't give up easily, they are experienced side that will fight until the last whistle. Napoli started their European campaign in the Champions League and managed to beat another English Giants Liverpool at Stadio San Paolo. In the first knock-out round of Europe League they started against FC Zurich. The Vesuvians won 2:0 at home, while in the last round Napoli played against Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg and won 3:0 at home. Napoli showed how dangerous they are in front of their own fans. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is very experienced, he won the Champions League trophy three times previously. The same could be said about Napoli as club, they are 1989 UEFA Cup winners. Ancelotti has two injury issues ahead of this match. Raul Albiol and Amadou Diawara are sidelined, but that shouldn't be a big problem as the duo are out since January and March respectively. Key striker Arkadiusz Milik is expected to lead the forward line.
Arsenal were very good in Europe this season. They topped their group that also consisted Sporting Lisbon, Vorskla Poltava and Qarabag. The Gunners then managed to eliminate the Belarus side BATE Borisov and French outfit Rennes. However, the successes are mainly based on good home form. Away from home Unai Emery's men look poor. The Gunners lost 3:1 at Rennes, while previously suffered an 1:0 defeat from BATE Borisov in Belarus. The domestic form is mixed, the club from North London managed to beat Watford on Monday, but lost to Everton previously. Arsenal are still in the battle for top four places in the Premier League. Europe League is another chance for securing the Champions League football for the next season. Emery is an experienced coach that won this competition three times with Sevilla previously. The Spaniard has some injury issues ahead of this match. Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin and Danny Welbeck are long-term absentees. In addition, Lucas Torreira is rated as doubtful due to a groin injury. Alexandre Lacazette did not play against Watford and is expected to start here. The question is about Aubameyang, will Emery opt for two strikers or perhaps more defensive squad.
Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction:
I expect Napoli to win this match, even I am not sure if the victory will guarantee the progress. The home advantage is the key reason for my pick. The Partenopei won their home fixtures in this competition. It's worth to be mentioned that Napoli also won 1:0 against Liverpool in this season's Champions League group stage thanks to Insigne's 90th-minute strike. Arsenal, meanwhile, are poor on road. The Gunners lost in Belarus and France in the previous rounds and I expect to continue with another defeat.
Napoli vs Arsenal Pick: Home win @ 1.70 with Bet365
Possible starting lineups:
Napoli:
Meret; Hysaj, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Rui; Callejon, Allan, Ruiz, Zielinski; Insigne, Milik
Arsenal:
Cech; Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Kolasinac; Ramsey, Ozil; Lacazette
Napoli host Arsenal in the second-leg match of their UEFA Europe League quarter-final clash. The first match played at the Emirats finished 2:0 for the Gunners. The first goal was scored by Aaron Ramsey, while the final result was set after an own-goal by Koulibaly. The Italians won't give up easily, they are experienced side that will fight until the last whistle. Napoli started their European campaign in the Champions League and managed to beat another English Giants Liverpool at Stadio San Paolo. In the first knock-out round of Europe League they started against FC Zurich. The Vesuvians won 2:0 at home, while in the last round Napoli played against Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg and won 3:0 at home. Napoli showed how dangerous they are in front of their own fans. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is very experienced, he won the Champions League trophy three times previously. The same could be said about Napoli as club, they are 1989 UEFA Cup winners. Ancelotti has two injury issues ahead of this match. Raul Albiol and Amadou Diawara are sidelined, but that shouldn't be a big problem as the duo are out since January and March respectively. Key striker Arkadiusz Milik is expected to lead the forward line.
Arsenal were very good in Europe this season. They topped their group that also consisted Sporting Lisbon, Vorskla Poltava and Qarabag. The Gunners then managed to eliminate the Belarus side BATE Borisov and French outfit Rennes. However, the successes are mainly based on good home form. Away from home Unai Emery's men look poor. The Gunners lost 3:1 at Rennes, while previously suffered an 1:0 defeat from BATE Borisov in Belarus. The domestic form is mixed, the club from North London managed to beat Watford on Monday, but lost to Everton previously. Arsenal are still in the battle for top four places in the Premier League. Europe League is another chance for securing the Champions League football for the next season. Emery is an experienced coach that won this competition three times with Sevilla previously. The Spaniard has some injury issues ahead of this match. Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin and Danny Welbeck are long-term absentees. In addition, Lucas Torreira is rated as doubtful due to a groin injury. Alexandre Lacazette did not play against Watford and is expected to start here. The question is about Aubameyang, will Emery opt for two strikers or perhaps more defensive squad.
Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction:
I expect Napoli to win this match, even I am not sure if the victory will guarantee the progress. The home advantage is the key reason for my pick. The Partenopei won their home fixtures in this competition. It's worth to be mentioned that Napoli also won 1:0 against Liverpool in this season's Champions League group stage thanks to Insigne's 90th-minute strike. Arsenal, meanwhile, are poor on road. The Gunners lost in Belarus and France in the previous rounds and I expect to continue with another defeat.
Napoli vs Arsenal Pick: Home win @ 1.70 with Bet365
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