Napoli and Barcelona will face each other in the Champions League round of 16, aiming to improve their recent performances. Napoli, currently ninth in Serie A, has only 36 points from 24 games and has only one win in their last five competitions.

Barcelona’s domestic struggles this season have led to three wins in their last four games, putting them back in the race for the La Liga title. Xavi stated that their objective is to win a trophy, and the Champions League and La Liga are the only remaining opportunities.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo received his fifth yellow card in Serie A against Genoa, but will not face a European ban. Victor Osimhen is expected to be in the starting eleven on Wednesday.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to miss Wednesday’s game due to a cruciate ligament injury. Other injured players include Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso, João Félix, Ferran Torres, and Sergi Roberto. İlkay Gündoğan is expected to return to the starting eleven.

Predicted lineups:

Napoli

Goalkeeper: Alex Meret
Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Leo Skiri Østigård, Pasquale Mazzocchi
Midfielders: André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Hamed Traorè
Forwards: Matteo Politano, Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Barcelona

Goalkeeper: Marc-André ter Stegen
Defenders: João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araújo, Jules Koundé
Midfielders: Pedri, İlkay Gündoğan, Frenkie de Jong
Forwards: Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha

Napoli VS Barcelona (Last 6 matches)

• Napoli – 0 win
• Barcelona – 4 wins
• Draws – 2

Over all competition record

UEFA Champions League Stats

Barcelona and SSC Napoli are expected to score in a close game, potentially leading to a 1-1 draw at full-time.

Winning probability: Napoli – 36% , Draw – 27% , Barcelona – 37%

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