Liverpool vs. Napoli 11/1/22 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

Liverpool and Napoli face off on Tuesday in a Group A UEFA Champions League showdown at Anfield. 

When these two teams faced off on September 7th it was Napoli that secured the 4-1 victory. Piotr Zielinski scored in the 5th and 47th minutes to secure the victory. Napoli had 38 percent of the possession and nine shots on target. Liverpool had 62 percent of the possession and seven shots on target. 

Liverpool comes into this game sitting in second place in the group having picked up 12 points. In the last Champions League game, Liverpool faced off against Ajax, and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. All three goals were scored between the 42nd and 52nd minute. Liverpool had 51 percent of the possession and five shots on target. Over the weekend, Liverpool were beaten by Leeds United 2-1. Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, and Arthur are all dealing with injuries, and they won’t be able to go in this game. Liverpool also has a huge game coming up against Tottenham, and it wouldn’t be shocking if they used a b lineup in this game. 

On the other side of this matchup is Napoli who sits in 1st place in the group having picked up 15 points. Napoli faced off against the Rangers last Wednesday, and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Giovanni Simeone scored in the 11th and 16th minute. Napoli had 65 percent of the possession and six shots on target. Salvatore Sirigu and Amir Rrahmani are both dealing with muscle injuries and won’t be able to go in this game. 

This game is going to feature a ton of young players, especially with the defenses, and that is going to lead to this game being high scoring. Look for both offenses to run up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is a shootout. Back the over to cash here.