Match Overview
On December 12, 2023, Napoli will face SC Braga at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in a UEFA Champions League Group C match. The odds for this encounter are as follows: Napoli – 1.53, Draw – 4.78, SC Braga – 6.52.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have previously met on September 20, 2023, in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Napoli emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. This was their first-ever clash against each other.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Napoli has had a mixed run of form lately, winning only one out of their last six matches across all competitions. Their performance has been below par, with just five goals scored and eleven conceded during this period.
In the UEFA Champions League Group C standings, Napoli currently sits in second place with seven points from five matches played. They have secured two wins and one draw but suffered two defeats along the way.
When playing at home in the current competition, Napoli has struggled to find consistent success. Out of two matches played at their home stadium, they have managed just one draw and suffered one loss while scoring three goals and conceding four.
Their most recent match was against Juventus in Serie A on December 8th, which ended in a narrow defeat for Napoli with a scoreline of 0-1.
Away Team’s Recent Form
SC Braga has been performing well recently when playing away from home. They have won four out of their last six away matches across all competitions and have scored an impressive twelve goals while conceding seven during this period.
In the UEFA Champions League Group C standings, SC Braga is currently placed third with four points from five matches played. They have secured one win, one draw, and suffered three defeats so far in the competition.
Their most recent away match was against Vizela in the Primeira Liga on December 8th, which they won comfortably with a scoreline of 3-1.
Key Players Spotlight
For Napoli, Matteo Politano has been a standout performer this season. He has scored six goals and provided three assists in nineteen appearances across all competitions. Victor Osimhen is another player to watch out for, as he has also contributed six goals to the team’s cause.
SC Braga’s attacking prowess is led by Simon Bokoté Banza, who has netted eleven goals and provided three assists in twenty-one appearances. Ricardo Horta is another key player for SC Braga, having scored nine goals and provided seven assists this season.
Statistical Insights
Napoli has struggled defensively recently, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, SC Braga’s attacking form has been impressive, averaging two goals per game during the same period.
In terms of goal-scoring trends, both teams have shown a tendency to be involved in high-scoring games with three or more goals being scored. Napoli’s last four matches have seen over 2.5 total goals while SC Braga’s last five matches have produced similar results.
Match Prediction: Napoli 2 – 1 SC Braga
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and performances, it is expected that Napoli will come out on top in this match with a narrow victory. However, given SC Braga’s strong away form and attacking prowess, they are likely to put up a tough fight and find the back of the net as well.
