SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona betting tips: UEFA Europa League preview, predictions & odds

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Under 2.5 goals (1/1)

The first-leg was a very closely contested affair with just two goals.

Thursday’s return leg at the Stadio San Paolo could once again be a cagey contest.

With both teams being two of the favourites to win the competition, either side will be desperate to avoid elimination on Thursday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score anytime (11/8)

Aubameyang announced his arrival at Barca by scoring a hat-trick against Valencia.

Valencia CF v FC Barcelona – La Liga Santander VALENCIA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 20: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 20, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Match preview: SSC Napoli vs FC Barcelona

Napoli and Barcelona head into the second-leg of their Europa League play off match with the tie finely poised.

Both teams played out a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou last week.

Thursday’s hosts took the lead through Piotr Zielinski.

However, new signing Ferran Torres responded for Barca, as he netted from the penalty spot.

Napoli are enjoying a strong domestic campaign as they sit 3rd in Serie A and just two points off the top.

Under Xavi, Barcelona are shown great signs of improvement and are now back in the top four.

Barca claimed a huge 4-1 win over Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium over the weekend.

FC Barcelona v SSC Napoli: Knockout Round Play-Off Leg One – UEFA Europa League Piotr Zielinski goal celebration during the match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli, corresponding to the first leg of the knock-out play-off, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 17th February 2022. (Photo by Noelia Deniz/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)

SSC Napoli team news

Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Kevin Malcuit are both doubts for the match having picked up knocks at the weekend.

They could join Axel Tuanzebe, Stanislav Lobotka, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Hirving Lozano on the sidelines.

FC Barcelona team news

Dani Alves is ineligible for the Europa League as Barcelona opted against registering him in their squad.

However, Ronald Araujo returns from a calf injury in a big boost for the visitors.

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