Dutch champions Feyenoord take on Napoli in the Champions League next week, as they look to claim their first points of the campaign in Group F. However, with their Italian opponents still hoping to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition, it is the visitors who are the firm favourites for victory.
Champions League – De Kuip, Rotterdam – Wednesday 6th December – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 19/4 at Ladbrokes |
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Feyenoord host Serie A leaders Napoli in the Champions League next week, with the home side having lost all five of their encounters in the competition so far this season. The Dutch giants have nothing to play for as a result, with a win for Napoli potentially sending the Italians through to the next stage of the competition. Maurizio Sarri’s men have already defeated Feyenoord this season, with many within the game predicting a repeat performance from one of Europe’s most entertaining teams. However, for those still unsure of who to back, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, as well as providing our top betting tip for the clash below.
Feyenoord Team News & Form
Feyenoord were perhaps a little unlucky to lose against Manchester City last time around, with Raheem Sterling scoring a late winner for the Premier League side. However, the reigning Dutch champions recovered well in beating Groningen in the Eredivisie over the weekend, although they still sit 14 points behind league leaders PSV. Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is under pressure as a result of Feyenoord’s poor results at the beginning of the campaign, with the former Arsenal midfielder undoubtedly looking to the likes of Nicolai Jorgensen and Tonny Vilhena to change their fortunes. A lack of goals has certainly hindered their progress in Europe, with Feyenoord having scored just three time in Group F.
Napoli Team News & Form
A 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk last time around means that Napoli head into their clash with Feyenoord with hope of qualifying for the next stage of the competition, despite the Italian side having lost three times in Group F already. The likes of Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon are likely to pose a significant threat to the Feyenoord back line in Holland, while former Liverpool man Pepe Reina is likely to line up between the sticks.
Head to Head
Napoli’s 3-1 win at the Stadio San Paolo earlier on in the campaign was the first ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, meaning that few conclusions can be made in terms of their head-to-head record.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team, the Dutch sides performances to date mean that it is Feyenoord who are the major underdogs for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 11/1 with PaddyPower, while those looking to bet on an away win for Napoli can take advantage of 2/7 odds from with Skybet.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Rotterdam, with odds of 4/9 available at William Hill.