Tournament: Champions League
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
Date: 28.01.2026
Time: 20:00 GMT

Napoli vs Chelsea Form and Head to Head

Napoli's most recent match saw them lose 3-0 away to Juventus in Serie A. In their last six matches, the home side have struggled for consistency, with a mixed bag of results, including a win, a loss, and four draws.

Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory away against Crystal Palace in their last Premier League game. The visitors form has been stronger, with four wins, and two losses in their last six outings.

The facts show that Napoli are expected to line up in Antonio Conte’s structured 3-4-2-1. Chelsea are expected to continue in a 4-2-3-1 focused on controlled buildup and territorial dominance. The last time these two teams met, Napoli lost 4-1 to Chelsea after extra time in the Champions League back in March 2012.

In the previous two Napoli vs Chelsea games between the sides, each team has one victory.

Napoli vs Chelsea Team News

Napoli have a lengthy injury list, with P. Mazzocchi, V. Milinkovic-Savic, F. Anguissa, D. Neres, A. Rrahmani, B. Gilmour, M. Politano, and K. D. Bruyne all sidelined. This significantly weakens their squad depth and creative options.

Chelsea also have injury concerns, with T. Adarabioyo, F. Jörgensen, R. Lavia, D. Essugo, and L. Colwill unavailable. C. Palmer is doubtful for the match.

Napoli vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Napoli (3-4-2-1): A. Meret; J. Jesus, A. Buongiorno, S. Beukema; L. Spinazzola, S. McTominay, S. Lobotka, G. D. Lorenzo; E. Elmas, A. Vergara; R. Højlund

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): R. Sánchez; M. Cucurella, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, M. Gusto; M. Caicedo, A. Santos; P. Neto, E. Fernández, Estêvão; L. Delap

Lineups powered by WhoScored.

Napoli vs Chelsea Match Prediction

Napoli go into their final group game knowing only a win will keep their knockout hopes alive. Their home form has been impressive, but injuries and inconsistency remain concerns. Chelsea, meanwhile, sit in a stronger position yet carry poor away form in Europe, making this anything but straightforward.

It’s a contrast of styles, Napoli’s urgency and set-piece threat against Chelsea’s patient control. Early momentum could define it. If the hosts turn pressure into goals, they’ll fancy their chances, but Chelsea’s composure and game management might just see them through a tense, finely balanced night in Naples.

Prediction: Napoli 2-2 Chelsea

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Estêvão has scored in 3 of their last 4 apps in Champions League.
Best odds of 4/1 at Betway while publishing.

Moises Caicedo has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 6 of their last 8 games.
Best odds of 10/13 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Cole Palmer has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 7/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Rasmus Hojlund has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at SpreadEx while publishing.

Scott Mctominay has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 6 of their last 8 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Napoli vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip

Our Napoli vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip includes:

  • Estevao over 0.5 shots on target 

  • Buongiorno over 1.5 fouls

  • McTominay over 1.5 shots

  • Both teams to score

Best odds available of 8/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

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