Barcelona vs Napoli: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Barcelona welcome Napoli to Camp Nou on Thursday evening in the first leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie, with Xavi Hernandez's men aiming to make home advantage count.

The Blaugrana's last game in their own stadium saw them record an impressive 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid in La Liga, although Sunday night's draw in the Catalan derby with Espanyol has tempered some of the growing euphoria surrounding Barca.

Napoli, meanwhile, drew 1-1 at the weekend with Serie A champions Inter and Luciano Spalletti's men will head to Catalunya confident of causing their opponents plenty of problems.

Barcelona vs Napoli latest odds

Barcelona are favourites to claim a win on Thursday evening with bet365 offering the hosts at 10/11 (1.91).

Napoli for their part can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) although the Italians have only won one of their last five away matches in the Europa League.

The draw is priced at 13/5 (3.60).

Barcelona vs Napoli first goalscorer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in line for his first start in a Barcelona shirt and the former Arsenal captain is the shortest priced player to open the scoring at 7/2 (4.50).

Ferran Torres is offered at 5/1 (6.00) while for the visitors Victor Osimhen is priced at 11/2 (6.50) with Dries Mertens at 6/1 (7.00).

Barcelona vs Napoli preview

The Catalans head into the game with an improved scoring record having netted at least twice in four of their last five matches in all competitions.

Question marks remain about the Barcelona defence, however, with the side still vulnerable and conceding an eye-catching amount of goals.

Xavi's men have kept just two clean sheets in their last 14 competitive matches and are likely to be susceptible to an attacking Napoli team.

The Serie A side have scored at least twice in five of their six Europa League clashes this season and backing them to get on the scoresheet at the Camp Nou once more makes plenty of sense.

Barcelona vs Napoli tips & predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 21/20 (2.05) and should offer good value for a game which is expected to be open and entertaining.

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

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 21/20 (2.05) for a 2pt stake with bet365

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