Real Madrid – Napoli Betting: Back Zidane’s men to score first
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Los Blancos have been a formidable force at home in Europe in recent times and will look to make it count when they host Partenopei.
Los Blancos have been flying high in the Spanish La Liga as they sit at the summit of the log having lost just once all season. They finished second in Group F behind Borussia Dortmund but that shouldn’t stop them from getting a home win at odds of (1.57) with Bet365.
Partenopei have also been impressive in the Serie A. They only lost thrice all season and sit in third place, nine points behind leaders Juventus. Maurizio Sarri’s men finished top of Group B ahead of Benfica, Besiktas and Dynamo Kiev and are heading to the last 16 for the second time in their history. A crucial away win for the Italian team stands at (6.00).
A draw is available at (4.50) with the same firm. A score draw would earn Napoli the away goal thus giving them momentum ahead of the return leg in Naples. A 1-1 scoreline is quoted at (8.00) while its (13.00) for the game to finish at 2-2.
Since losing to Barcelona in the semi finals of the 2010/2011 campaign, Zinedine Zidane’s side have won 33 of their 39 European games played on home soil. They’ll look formidable once again and are (1.14) to avoid defeat.
Napoli are unbeaten on their European travels this season and are (2.40) to avoid defeat on their path.
Real Madrid have scored in their previous 33 Champions League home matches. The 11 time victors have the chance to score the game’s opening goal at odds of (1.40).
Sarri’s charges have kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 Champions League away games. It will be a difficult to contain Real’s bourgeoning attack meaning Partenopei will fail to keep it clean again offered at (1.83).
As always, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the usual suspect to find the back of the net and punters can tip him to score first at (3.50) and (1.57) anytime with Bet365
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