There have been few sides that have captured the imagination in Europe as much as Napoli this term. The Serie A leaders will turn their attention back to the Champions League this week as they play their first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The German hosts have already shown their pedigree in European competition over the past 12 months, as they landed Europa League glory last season. However, they will be unfavored in the Champions League odds this week. You can find the latest tips for the UCL games today and the best Frankfurt vs Napoli odds here.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli Odds
The Frankfurt vs Napoli odds indicate that the traveling side will be favored, with the Serie A leaders currently available at +110. Meanwhile, a home win on Tuesday is a +240 chance.
The draw in Germany is unfancied at +260. Over 2.5 goals could be a solid selection for bettors, with the current Napoli odds showing that pick at -138. Meanwhile, both soccer teams to score is also odds-on at -163.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli Information
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli
Location of the Game: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2023. 3:00 PM ET.
How To Watch: CBS Sports
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli Betting Preview
Eintracht Frankfurt
Frankfurt has enjoyed an excellent 12 months or so, which was highlighted by their Europa League success at the end of the 2021-22 campaign. The German side finished second in their Champions League standings before the break, as they landed three wins from six games.
However, their home form was reasonably solid throughout the group stage, as they picked up a win against Marseille and held Tottenham Hotspur to a draw. Their record against Napoli is extremely encouraging coming into this game, as they have won each of their previous two against the team from Naples. However, both wins were recorded in the 1994-95 UEFA Cup.
Their recent domestic form would be a slight concern, as Frankfurt has won just twice in their previous five. Sebastian Rode will be missing for this first leg through illness, while Erik Ebimbe remains sidelined through an ankle injury.
Napoli
Few sides have been as impressive throughout the season than Napoli. The Italian giants sit well clear in the Serie A standings, and have won each of their last six domestic fixtures. They have also impressed in the Champions League so far this term, as they topped a group that also included last season’s finalists Liverpool, and Dutch giants Ajax.
Napoli’s only defeat in the Champions League before Christmas did come on the road, as they were beaten at Anfield by Liverpool. However, memories of their 6-1 road win against Ajax remain extremely fresh, which highlights just how dangerous the Italian side can be on the road. Domestically, Napoli has won each of their previous three without conceding a goal. Their latest success was a straightforward 2-0 win over Sassuolo last Friday.
A big reason for their success this term has been the fact that Luciano Spalletti has been able to call upon the same players throughout the campaign. Injuries could mount up as the season progresses, but they will only be without Giacomo Raspadori for this trip to Germany on Tuesday.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli Betting Picks
The Frankfurt vs Napoli odds may indicate that the traveling side is hard to bet against. However, the fact that Frankfurt has a 100% record against the Serie A leaders and has also lost just twice in their previous eleven meetings against Italian sides could offer hope for this fixture.
The Eintracht Frankfurt standings in the first half of the season mean that they will have added pressure to get a favorable result in this first leg. We expect them to be competitive against the Serie A leaders, and the fact that they have won three of their last five against Italian opposition is a key trend. Therefore, we will be taking a chance on Frankfurt on the spread for this first leg. However, we still expect Napoli to progress over the course of the tie.
- Pick: Eintracht Frankfurt (+1) -138
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