Liverpool - Napoli Special: No easy task for Reds against away specialists

Merseysiders have their work cut out to beat Serie A team

4 Nov 2010 16:08:00

By Patrick Reilly

More On :  Liverpool, Napoli, Liverpool vs Napoli
Liverpool Manager Roy Hodgson (Getty Images)

Two weeks ago these sides shared a goalless draw in Naples which marked the start of Liverpool's unbeaten run. Okay, let's not get carried away as that only stretches to three games for the Reds, but the facts remain that Roy Hodgson's team have a W2 D1 record and are now out of the relegation zone.
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Backing Liverpool at 1.85 may appear to be a safe bet but few supporters at Anfield will reckon it's a banker. Not by any means as the Merseysiders have several players missing and will be planning for the important game with Chelsea at the weekend.

All of which leaves Napoli in a fine position to capitalise. The Italians have been superb away from the San Paolo this season with a W4 D3 L0 record which has included visits to Sampdoria and Bucharest along the way.

In Europe they have showed grit by pulling off the comeback of the tournament so far against Steaua Bucharest. It may be a tad fanciful to back them at 4.0 to win in Liverpool but a price of 1.80 to avoid defeat is very inviting.

Roy Hodgson has said that four points will be enough from Liverpool's last three games to qualify for the knockout stages. We may see Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres feature at some stage but even with their talismen Liverpool will have their work cut out against a solid Napoli outfit.

Suggested bets
Half-time draw @ 2.0
Napoli to win or draw @ 1.80

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