It's an enormous one to keep Liverpool's momentum going. I've said it before but Anfield is one of the top three European venues on the planet for watching football and they'll be right up for this one.
It's a dangerous game because Napoli are a great side and they've already beaten Liverpool but they've had some great European nights at Anfield and I think they're set for another one here.
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The biggest game in this week’s round of Champions League matches comes at Anfield. Liverpool are the side with the most to do in this round. Napoli can afford a defeat to go through, while a draw or better guarantees them through to the next round. The French champions know a win wraps things up for them. Meanwhile, third-placed Liverpool have work to do. They need to win 1-0 in this clash or claim a win by at least two goals to make it through. Napoli won 1-0 at home to the Reds, so an away goal gives them an edge.
I have a hunch that Liverpool will win
The biggest game in this week’s round of Champions League matches comes at Anfield. Half of the unclaimed spots in the next round are in Group C, where Liverpool and Napoli go head to head for one of them. While these two meet at Anfield, PSG head to a Red Star side who are unbeaten at home. The trio of Liverpool, Napoli and PSG are all in for last-ditch drama as they look to meet expectations and claim a last 16 place. The knockout clash on Merseyside is set to be a thrilling affair, especially given the attacking talents on both sides.
Liverpool are the side with the most to do in this round. Napoli can afford a defeat to go through, while a draw or better guarantees them through to the next round. The French champions know a win wraps things up for them. Meanwhile, third-placed Liverpool have work to do. They need to win 1-0 in this clash or claim a win by at least two goals to make it through. Napoli won 1-0 at home to the Reds, so an away goal gives them an edge. With the stakes high and the group finely poised, there’s a lot for both managers to consider.
Liverpool are looking to avoid a familiar fate – they’ve been knocked out at this stage in two of their last three Champions League campaigns. To do that, they’re likely going to need a couple of goals. While Napoli know a 0-0 is all they need, the Italians are not the kind of side who are going to park the bus here. They were at their best against PSG when they took the game to their opponents. Given that they scored twice in Paris, we see them getting forward against a vulnerable Liverpool.
If Napoli avoid defeat, they’ll have reached the knockout stages for the third time in five Champions League campaigns (also 2011-12 and 2016-17). Last season they lost out after resting players for their Serie A campaign. This time, it’s been the other way around. They made changes for their 4-0 win over Frosinone, with their stars set to return for a clash with a side who have lost five of their last seven Champions League matches.
Liverpool have one clean sheet in their last nine European games, while Napoli have scored in four straight Champions League matches. We expect both to try and get forward to guarantee progression, so over 2.5 goals and both teams to score is our tip here. We also see the Reds edging this one 2-1, given how tight this group has been so far.
I don't know if Liverpool will play in the playoffs, but I think they should win. This team played terribly in guest matches, but at home they are a hurricane. Napoli will be difficult. I like two teams, two excellent coaches, and I want Liverpool and Napoli to go further ... But it's almost impossible
My prediction: Liverpool win
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Liverpool are third in the group two points behind PSG and three adrift of leaders Napoli. This Champions League group is so tight, only bottom side Red Star Belgrade can't win it but they could still qualify. In fact, Liverpool go into this game knowing by the end of it, they could finish top, second, stay third or even finish bottom and be knocked out of European competition for the season. Liverpool can actually win this game and still end up not qualifying, it's going to be a tense night for sure. The Reds are top of the Premier League and unbeaten but it's been a struggle for them in this Champions League group due to their losing all three away games.
Liverpool are in good form, strong at home and can get the win.