Napoli vs Barcelona: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Barcelona travel to the Stadio San Paolo on Thursday evening to face Napoli in the second leg of their last-32 clash in the Europa League.

The two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou last week, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of this week's encounter in Italy.

Napoli vs Barcelona latest odds

The hosts lost their first home game in the tournament this season 3-2 to Spartak Moscow, although they responded with two subsequent victories in front of their own fans.

Napoli are priced at 17/10 (2.70) with bet365, while Barca can be backed at 8/5 (2.60) and the draw is offered at 12/5 (3.40).

Napoli vs Barcelona first goalscorer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick on his first La Liga start for Barcelona at the weekend.

The former Arsenal captain is priced at 9/2 (5.50) to break the deadlock, the same odds as Napoli's Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.

Dries Mertens, meanwhile, is available at 5/1 (6.00) while Ferran Torres is offered at 6/1 (7.00).

Napoli vs Barcelona preview

Luciano Spalletti's men have been in strong scoring form in Europe this season and they will expect to continue that against a Barca team that have been conceding goals regularly.

Indeed, last week's first leg should have seen more goals at both ends with Ferran Torres particularly wasteful and backing a high-scoring game in Naples should appeal.

With away goals no longer holding greater value, Napoli will not try and defend their first-leg result, while Barca under Xavi Hernandez will always look to take the initiative and score goals.

The new manager may have the side playing in a more attractive manner than his predecessor, yet Xavi's Barcelona are still exceptionally vulnerable defensively, keeping just four clean sheets in the 18 matches they have contested since the former midfielder took the helm.

Napoli vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/6 (1.65) but combining this selection with over 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to a more appealing 11/10 (2.10).

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1pt stake with bet365

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