Napoli and Chelsea face each other on Wednesday 01.28.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a UEFA Champions League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Napoli's home ground, the Stadio San Paolo.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Napoli and Chelsea, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Napoli vs Chelsea
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Napoli preview
Napoli heads into the match with the following record in the UEFA Champions League: in 7 matches, SSC Napoli secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Napoli's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Napoli has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 7 were scored in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rasmus Højlund, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Matteo Politano has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Napoli has conceded 12 goals in the UEFA Champions League (an average of 1.71 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.97 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Chelsea preview
Chelsea comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the UEFA Champions League. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.
Chelsea F.C.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 66 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the UEFA Champions League, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.94.
Chelsea FC's offensive system is led by João Pedro, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Reece James. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.14 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.21 per match.
Head to head: Napoli vs Chelsea
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Napoli
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W D L |
1.14 |
| Home | W D W |
2.33 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 1.67 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 0.33 | 2.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.71 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.02 | 1.76 |
Chelsea
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D W |
1.86 |
| Home | W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L D L |
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.75 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.25 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 2.01 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0.61 | 1.39 |
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