A transitioning Man City side should be able to pick up three points against a formidable Napoli side.
20:00 Thursday
Pep Guardiola's Man City welcome back a Napoli side featuring three former Mancunians in McTominay, De Bruyne and Højlund.
Man City vs Napoli Prediction
- Man City responded well to back-to-back defeats when they faced fierce rivals Man United on Sunday, with Erling Haaland's brace inspiring the Citizens to a 3-0 home victory. Pep Guardiola is navigating a transitional year while also managing a host of key injuries, but the hosts will remain strong contenders in Europe.
- Napoli's title defence has started perfectly, with a 3-1 away victory against Fiorentina making it three wins from three in Serie A. Antonio Conte's side have added the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Højlund to their line-up, although the absence of talisman Romelu Lukaku will harm the visitors on Thursday night.
Score Prediction: Man City 2-1 Napoli
Man City vs Napoli Lineups
Man City Predicted Lineup vs Napoli
Trafford, Lewis, Gvardiol, Dias, Khusanov, Rodri, Bobb, Foden, González, Savinho, Haaland
Napoli Predicted Lineup vs Man City
Milinkovic-Savic, Spinazzola, Buongiorno, Beukema, Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Bruyne, Anguissa, Politano, Højlund
Man City vs Napoli Team News
Man City Team News
- Gianluigi Donnarumma started against Man United on Sunday, but James Trafford could receive an opportunity in the Champions League.
- Expect Pep Guardiola to rotate his starting XI with Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb and Savinho among the players called into the line-up.
- John Stones is doubtful for the visit of Napoli, while four players have been ruled out.
Napoli Team News
- Antonio Conte could opt for an unchanged starting line-up on Thursday night following a comfortable win against Fiorentina last time out.
- Kevin De Bruyne is in line to take on his former club after a promising start to life with Napoli.
- Romelu Lukaku is a long-term absentee, while Nikita Contini and Amir Rrahmani are also unavailable for the visitors.
Man City vs Napoli Odds
| Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | 8/11 |
| Draw | 31/10 |
| Napoli | 9/2 |
Man City vs Napoli Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Man City vs Napoli features Man City to Win, Frank Anguissa 2+ Fouls & Rasmus Hojlund 1+ Shot on Target.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 5/1 with Paddy Power.
Man City to Win
City bounced back with a dominant derby win and remain formidable at home in European competition. Napoli’s attacking threat is real, but Guardiola’s side should edge it with superior depth and control.
Frank Anguissa 2+ Fouls
Frank Anguissa has committed 1,2,2,4,1,2 fouls in his last six games and faces Man City's tricky midfield featuring the likes of Phil Foden.
Rasmus Hojlund 1+ Shot on Target
Hojlund returns to England with a point to prove against his former local rivals. He scored in his first appearance for Napoli and managed two shots on target.
