Arsenal will begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign in Italy on September 9 when they travel to Napoli.

Napoli Enduring Challenging Start Under Allegri

Massimiliano Allegri is yet to get the best out of his Napoli team since replacing Antonio Conte this summer.

The Italian side have suffered back-to-back defeats, conceding five goals over that period. Napoli have also failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six fixtures. Gli Azzurri have underperformed in the final third, scoring just three in as many games.

Matteo Politano has scored twice in his last ten appearances, while Rasmus Højlund has netted in consecutive outings. Napoli will be without the injured Alessandro Buongiorno and Scott McTominay this week.

Napoli predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marin, Spinazzola; Vergara, Lobotka, Anguissa; Politano, Højlund, Santos

Gunners Enjoying Faultless Start to Season

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have enjoyed an excellent start to the season, winning each of their previous four fixtures. Defensive strength has been a trademark of their prowess, keeping clean sheets in three encounters.

The Gunners have shown their attacking strength in the EPL this term, scoring six goals in their last three. Martin Ødegaard has been an excellent performer in the opening month of the campaign, scoring three goals in his previous four.

Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, and William Saliba remain out. Viktor Gyokeres will be recalled in place of Kai Havertz.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Napoli (4-3-3): Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Tzolis

Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Under 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.3 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: NVJ7E
  • Correct score prediction: Napoli 0-2 Arsenal

Key stats:

  • Napoli only scored in one of their previous two games.
  • Arsenal have kept clean sheets in three of their last four.
  • Under 3.5 goals have been scored in the four competitive head-to-heads.

A low-scoring encounter looks set for Italy on Wednesday. Napoli have disappointed in the final third, failing to find the net in one of their last two. Arsenal’s defensive prowess also supports the chances of few goals, as the Gunners have kept clean sheets in three of their last four.

Over that period, Arsenal have conceded just once. Under 3.5 goals have also been scored in each of the last four head-to-heads, with no more than two goals being netted in every match over that period.

Napoli vs Arsenal Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Arsenal to Keep Clean Sheet
  • Odds: 2.34 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: ED67E

An Arsenal win to nil looks like a value play at 2.34. The Gunners have excelled this term defensively, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have kept clean sheets in three of their previous four head-to-heads against Napoli. The Gunners have also failed to concede in nine of their last 15 Champions League encounters.

Verdict: Under 3.5 Goals (1.3) — Napoli 0-2 Arsenal