Frankfurt v Napoli Prediction: Who Will Book a Spot in the Last Eight?

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The first leg of this Round of 16 Champions League clash will kick-off at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt at 20:00 GMT on the 21st of February. Like with some of the other matches in this round, both teams will probably spend 10-15 minutes trying to suss each other out, but once they have both got a feel for one another, we are pretty sure that there will be some quality football to watch.

If you decide to play any type of bet on the outcome of this match, then one thing that you need to remember is that UEFA decided to remove the away goals rule. So, if scores are level at the end of both legs, there will be extra-time, regardless of how many away goals a team scored.

Frankfurt v Napoli History

Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli might not have won as many pieces of silverware as the likes of Liverpool or Real Madrid, but they both still have a very proud history. Frankfurt were one of the founding fathers of the Bundesliga, and they have spent 54 seasons in the top flight, with only six

other teams having played more. Their average attendance per match is just under 48,000, which even makes them one of the most supported teams in the world. They finished 11th in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season, but they qualified for the 2022/23 Champions League as winners of Europa League.

Diego Maradona signed for Napoli in 1984, and his arrival helped them to win a number of trophies. During his time in Naples, Napoli won the league in 1987 and 1990, the Coppa Italia in 1987, the UEFA Cup in 1989, and the 1990 Supercoppa Italiana. However, when he departed, Napoli hit a number of financial issues and suffered a number of relegations. They have since stabilized and they are now well on their way to winning the Serie A title - at the time of writing they held a 16-point lead over Inter Milan in second place.

How have both of these teams fared in the UEFA Champions League though? Well, keep on reading because this is what we are going to take a look at right now.

Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League History

Eintracht Frankfurt, who are currently coached by Oliver Glasner, are actually appearing in their very first Champions League competition. They have played in the Europa League on a number of occasions, but this is the first time that they are mixing it with the big boys are Europe, and they are more than holding their own.

Given the fact that this is their debut Champions League campaign, it will not come as much of a surprise to find out that the top football betting sites are not given them much hope of going on to lift the biggest prize in European club football - only Club Brugge, according to the sportsbooks have a lower chance of going all of the way. However, the German club will not care about this one bit and will just be enjoying their journey and trying to go as deep in the competition as they can. Although Napoli is a daunting prospect, they will still believe in themselves and fancy their chances of making it through to the last eight.

If you are the type of punter that enjoys placing an outside bet every now and then, you might want to consider placing a small wager on Frankfurt to defy the odds and lift the title. The earlier you place such a wager the better since a win against Napoli will see their odds decrease quite considerably. Personally, we do not think that they will go all of the way, but what a story it would be if they managed to do so. Strange things often happen in this beautiful sport - After all, nobody expected Leicester City to win the English Premier League.

Napoli Champions League History

Napoli, who are currently coached by Luciano Spalletti, are no strangers to the UEFA Champions League since they made their debut in the 2011/12 season and have played in six other editions since. However, the furthest that they have managed to get is the Round of 16 on three occasions, where they were knocked out by Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. With Eintracht Frankfurt standing between them and their first Quarter-Final, they will be really confident of winning this tie and booking themselves a spot in the last eight.

Do the top sports betting sites give them a chance of going on to lift the Champions League title for the first time? Well, they are currently the joint fourth favourites to win alongside the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool, so they are in very good company. Manchester City, at the time of writing, are the favourites to win, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are the second and third favourites. With the way that Napoli have been playing lately under Spalletti, we would definitely not be shocked if they were to beat all that is put before them to claim their maiden Champions League trophy.

Frankfurt v Napoli Head-to-Head

When you are thinking about betting on any type of football game, it is important that you research what happened in previous matches between the two teams. Why is this recommended? Well, by taking the time to check out the head-to-head record you can find out which side has been on top in recent years, which is something that can actually go a pretty long way to indicating what could happen when they meet next. In the world of sports, it is not unusual for a team to have the wood over another team, and this can provide a big psychological edge that can play an important role in the final result.

Since this is the first time that Frankfurt have played in the Champions League, it will obviously be the first time that the two teams have met in this competition. However, they have played twice before in the UEFA Cup and the following table reveals what happened in those two games:

So, as you can see from the above table, Eintracht Frankfurt have won the only two matches that these two teams have played against each other. However, these matches took place nearly 30 years ago, so we would not use them as an indicator as to what could happen in this upcoming game. If you do opt to place a bet on this match, no matter what you decide to wager on, you should take some time to have a look at these Champions League betting offers that some of the top bookmakers around have available.

Frankfurt v Napoli Highlights: Path to the Round of 16

While we cannot read much into the two previous matches that these two teams played because they were so long ago, what we can do is take a look at how both of them made it through to the Round of 16. Since the draw is something that is 100% random, one team might have had to navigate a harder route than what their opponents had to. Obviously, if one team had a much harder route and still outperformed their opponents, then this is something that you would be wise to keep in mind when you are thinking about placing a bet.

When you are making a bet of any kind, do yourself a favour and do not rush into things since this is something that will lead to more losses than wins. Now, while there will never be any guarantee that your bet will be a winner if you take your time to place it, there is no doubt that doing plenty of research is something that can help you to make a successful wager. So, with this in our minds, we are now going to look at how both Frankfurt and Napoli made it through to the final 16.

Frankfurt's Route to the Round of 16

Frankfurt were drawn in Group D alongside Tottenham Hotspur, Sporting CP, and Marseille and it was one of the most entertaining groups of the Group Stage. Heading into the final round of the group, all of the four teams still had the chance to make it through to the Round of 16. With no more than a minute or two remaining in both matches, it looked like Frankfurt were going to top the group with Spurs going through in second place, but a late goal from Hojberg against Marseille meant that Spurs finished in first place, while the Germans had to settle for second place.

From their first six games, Frankfurt won three of them, drew one, and lost two to finish with 10 points and a -1 goal difference. Their first ever match in the Champions League was a disappointing one as they were beaten 3-0 by Sporting CP, who finished third in the group. However, they did not let this defeat get to them and they picked up their first Champions League victory by beating Marseille 1-0 away from home. They drew with Spurs, beat Marseille once again, and then they beat Frankfurt 2-1 away to seal themselves a spot in the Round of 16.

Napoli's Route to the Round of 16

Napoli were randomly drawn into Group A alongside Liverpool, Rangers, and Ajax, so it was not an easy group by any means. At the beginning of the Champions League, many punters would have had their hard-earned money on Liverpool and Napoli to battle it out for the top two spots in the group, and this is exactly how things turned out as Napoli finished top of the group courtesy of goal difference. From their six matches, Napoli won five, draw zero, and lost one, finishing on 15 points and a goal difference of +14. Liverpool also ended up with 15 points but their +11 goal difference meant that they had to settle for second place.

The Italians got their campaign off to a great start by thrashing Liverpool 4-1 - this victory by three goals ultimately went on to seal Napoli's spot at the top of the group. They then brushed Rangers aside 3-0 before they travelled to Ajax and dispatched them 6-1. They have been scoring goals for fun this season and picked up a 4-2 win against Ajax and another 3-0 win against Rangers. They lost their final match against Liverpool 2-0, but they still managed to claim the coveted top spot. Overall they scored 20 goals in their six group games, which was more than any other team managed.

Frankfurt v Napoli Odds

We already mentioned what the top Europa League betting sites think regarding both of these teams’ chances of going on to lift the title, but when you are football betting there are plenty of other markets that you can decide to put your hard-earned money on. For instance, you can wager on the team that you think will come out on top in this Round of 16 match. In the following table, we have given you the odds that the top sports betting sites in the United Kingdom are offering for both Napoli and Frankfurt to win the game.

Frankfurt to Win	3.20	3.20	3.25	3.00	2.70
Napoli to Win	2.17	2.20	2.18	2.25	2.10
Draw	3.65	3.70	3.65	3.50	3.10

So, as is indicated from these Frankfurt v Napoli odds, the top sports betting sites that British football bettors can place bets with think that Napoli will come out on top and take an advantage heading into the second leg. With the way that Napoli have been playing in the Serie A in recent weeks, we can see why it is that they are favourites for this match.

Frankfurt vs Napoli Betting Tips

You can put your money on the team that will win the Champions League or the team that will win this game, but there are plenty of other football betting options available to football bettors. Below you can find some of our Frankfurt v Napoli tips that you should keep in mind when you are deciding on what to bet on in this tie.

Over 2.5 goals: When Napoli take to the field you should expect to see plenty of goals. As we mentioned above, they scored the most goals in the Group Stage of the 2023 Champions League, while in 22 Serie A matches they have scored a staggering 54 goals. Therefore, we are expecting to see goals in this match, and we would put our money on there being at least three goals. So, if you are the type of punter that likes to put your money on the total goals scored in a match, then going for the over 2.5 option might be a wise move.

Both teams to score: Eintracht Frankfurt know where the net is as well, although they are not as prolific as their opponents. So, given the attacking quality that exists in both teams such as Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Eljif Elmas for Napoli and Randal Kolo Muani, Jesper Lindstrom and Daichi Kamada for Frankfurt, we would be surprised if both teams did not find their way on to the scoresheet.

Victor Osimhen: If you are the kind of bettor that enjoys betting on a certain player to score, then we recommend you consider betting on Osimhen. The Nigerian international has been in really good form this season with 17 goals under his belt, and if the Frankfurt defenders lose their concentration for just a second they could see him wheeling off in celebration. Putting your hard-earned money on Osimhen to find the back of the net could end up being a sensible bet.

Lucas Silva Melo to be booked: Predicting a player to get booked will usually come with high odds since it is not an easy bet to predict. However, if you have a vast knowledge of football, then you can use it to your advantage. For instance, Djibril Sow plays in the midfield for Frankfurt and he is known for putting in hefty challenges which leaves him open to piking up bookings. Also, if need be, he will put in a cynical foul to prevent his team from being hit on the counter. So, if you want to bet on a player to pick up a booking, we suggest that you think about betting on Sow.

If you think of a unique bet that you want to bet but you cannot find odds for it at the bookmaker that you have an account with, then you can opt to make use of the request a bet feature. All that you have to do is get in touch with your bookmaker, tell them the bet that you would like to place, and they will then give you what they deem to be fair odds. It will then be up to you to decide whether you would still like to make that bet.

Frankfurt v Napoli Live Stream

There will not be any live streams for this Frankfurt vs Napoli match at your sports betting site because they do not have permission to show live games from the Champions League to their customers. Big TV channels pay a lot of money for the rights to broadcast these sports events, so it would not make any sense for bookmakers to be permitted to stream these games to their customers for free. So, if you would like to watch this Frankfurt vs Napoli match live in the United Kingdom, you can do so by tuning into BT Sport.

Our Final Prediction

The top bookies believe that Napoli will gain the upper hand in this first leg, and we happen to agree with them. While we think Eintracht Frankfurt will give Napoli a good game and get themselves a goal, we think that Napoli's attacking options will help to get them over the line. Frankfurt can play with a bit more freedom than Napoli since nobody is expecting the German side to qualify for the Quarter-Finals, but we do not think that Napoli will let this extra pressure get to them and cost them the game.

Our match prediction: Napoli to win.

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