A Closer Look At Napoli vs. Real Madrid Odds, Prediction & TV Info
When: Wednesday, February 15 2:45 PM ESTWhere: Santiago Bernabeau Stadium, Madrid
TV: FS1
Live Stream: FOX Sports GO
UEFA Odds: TBA
Why bet on Napoli
While Napoli are likely to play a more defensive style in Madrid, this is a team that is a legitimate goal scoring threat. They are the top scoring team in Serie A this season, but there are times when they need those goals, as their defense has proven to be a little rocky at times. One thing that does fall in the favor of Napoli for this one is their recent form away from home. They have 4 wins and a draw in their last 5 road games, and they have scored 19 goals during that stretch. Their last away game in the Champions League came in the group stage against Benfica, which they managed to win 2-1. Don’t look for them to be as attack-minded in this one.Why bet on Real Madrid
Real Madrid have been an absolute powerhouse this season, and they have opened up a solid lead atop La Liga. They are only a point up on Barcelona, but still have a pair of games in hand. Given that they are just coming off an incredible 40 game unbeaten streak, the chances of them blowing their lead at the top seem quite slim. That streak was broken in a home loss to Celta Vigo in mid-January, but this is still a team that is close to unbeatable at home. Madrid have scored 54 goals in 20 La Liga games this season, and even though Gareth Bale is doubtful for this one, they have more than enough power up front to get over that potential loss.Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction
Madrid are going to come out and try to open up a big lead in the first le, and an early goal may change the whole set-up of this game. I think that might happen, and it may even force Napoli to go in search of an away goal.Napoli 1 Real Madrid 3
