Napoli aims to clinch a spot in the Champions League last-16 as they host Portuguese side Braga at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday. Positioned second in Group C, Napoli holds a three-point lead over third-placed Braga. A victory, a draw, or a one-goal defeat would secure Napoli’s qualification for the next round of the competition.
Napoli faces a challenging period, entering this match on the back of three consecutive losses, including a 4-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Despite a recent Serie A win against Atalanta, losses to Inter Milan and Juventus have dropped them to fifth in the league, trailing leaders Inter by 14 points. In the Champions League, Napoli sits second in the group, with seven points, three ahead of third-placed Braga. A win, draw, or a one-goal defeat (based on head-to-head) would secure their spot in the round of 16, providing a chance to reverse their home form.
Braga faces a challenging task to secure the second spot in the group, needing a two-goal victory against Napoli. However, a single point would ensure a third-place finish, granting them a spot in the Europa League knockout round playoffs. While Napoli reached the quarterfinals last season, Braga’s previous Champions League campaigns ended in the group stage. Despite a challenging record against Italian clubs, Braga enters the match in good form, winning their last two Primeira Liga games. Although they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in their recent Champions League away match, Braga won three of their last four European fixtures on the road.
Probable lineups
Napoli probable starting lineup: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Natan, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen, Politano
Braga probable starting lineup: Matheus, Gomez, Fonte, Saatci, Borja, Moutinho, Carvalho, Djalo, Zalazar, Horta, Banza
Form Guide
Napoli
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Juventus | 0-1 (L) |
| Inter | 0-3 (L) |
| Real Madrid | 2-4 (L) |
| Atalanta | 2-1 (W) |
| Empoli | 0-01 (L) |
Braga
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Vizela | 3-1 (W) |
| Estoril | 3-1 (W) |
| Union Berlin | 1-1 (D) |
| Portimonense | 4-1 (W) |
| Arouca | 1-0 (W) |
Head to Head
| Last 2 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Napoli beat Braga | 2-1 |
| Napoli beat Braga | 3-1 |
Napoli vs Braga Live Schedule and Fixture
The Champions League match between Napoli and Braga will take place at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday at 1:30 am IST.
| Napoli vs Braga | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 13 |
| Venue | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 9:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Wednesday) |
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