Napoli aim to bounce back from a domestic defeat when they return to Champions League action on October 20. Bodo/Glimt will be the visitors to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this week.

Attacking Issues Hindering Napoli

Pressure is mounting on Massimiliano Allegri following back-to-back defeats in all competitions. Napoli sit ninth in Serie A after seven rounds, and Villarreal beat them 3-1 in the UCL last week.

I Partenopei have scored once in two Champions League fixtures this season, and they failed to score in a recent domestic loss against Venezia. Alessandro Buongiorno remains unavailable, limiting Allegri's defensive options and impacting their chances after recording two clean sheets in six.

Kevin De Bruyne has scored twice in as many club starts. Scott McTominay is back up to full fitness after playing 90 minutes for the first time since August on Saturday.

Napoli predicted lineup vs Bodo/Glimt (3-4-2-1): Meret; Beukema, Rrahmani, Badiashile; Di Lorenzo, Gilmour, McTominay, Spinazzola; De Bruyne, Giovane; Højlund

Red-Hot Bodo/Glimt in Excellent Form

Kjetil Knutsen’s Bodo/Glimt caused an upset in the Champions League last week, beating Borussia Dortmund 1-0. The Norwegian club will take huge confidence from their recent form, having won four on the bounce in all competitions.

Their attacking output has been excellent over that period, scoring 12 goals. Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt have kept clean sheets in their last two.

Ole Blomberg is injured this week, having racked up 13 goal involvements in 22 starts. Jens Petter Hauge could replace the winger after registering three assists in his last four appearances.

Bodo/Glimt predicted lineup vs Napoli (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Gundersen, Aleesami, Bjorkan; Fet, Berg, Auklend; Hauge, Helmersen; Mvuka

Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Double Chance: Napoli and Bodo/Glimt
  • Odds: 1.232 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Napoli 2-3 Bodo/Glimt
  • 22Bet Booking Code: B8VUC

Key stats:

  • Napoli have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Champions League.
  • Bodo/Glimt have won four of their last five in the UCL, including qualifiers.
  • I Partenopei have conceded five goals in their last four.

Napoli have lost five of their nine matches this season, while Bodo/Glimt are flying, so backing either side to win in the Double Chance market makes sense.

Napoli are more accustomed to playing against elite teams, but they have failed to win three of their last four across Serie A and the UCL. The Italians have won just two of their last ten in the Champions League.

The main risk is Bodo/Glimt sitting deep for a draw, but they have won three of their last four league-phase matches, beating Manchester City, Atlético Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, making the Double Chance the logical play at 1.232.

Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Total Over 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 2.216 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: QHQVC

A high-scoring affair is expected based on Bodo/Glimt’s attacking output this season, with the Norwegians scoring at least twice in four of their previous six in all competitions.

Napoli have scored in four of their last five, and two of their previous three matches produced at least three goals.

Notably, five of Bodo/Glimt’s six UCL matches this season have seen over 3.5 goals, including qualifiers.

Verdict: Napoli and Bodo/Glimt (1.232) — Napoli 2-3 Bodo/Glimt.