Ajax and Napoli will meet in the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage. Ajax is playing in bad shape in the Dutch league, but they want to secure a top-two finish in the Champions League. Napoli plays phenomenally and takes first place in the group.
October 4th, 2022 – 21:00
Ajax vs Napoli Betting Tips & Predictions
Draw @ 3.90
BTTS Yes @ 1.50
Correct score 1:1 @ 6.50
Reason for Ajax vs Napoli Predictions
An intriguing clash in the Champions League Group A sees Eredivisie champions Ajax facing off against a high-flying Napoli side at Amsterdam Arena in the Dutch capital. The hosts were unable to put an end to their winless run on the weekend against Go Ahead Eagles after being held to a 1-1 draw. This marks the first time Ajax has gone three matches without a victory since December 2020, with losses against AZ and Liverpool preceding their most recent result. A win against Ajax would give Napoli a seven-match winning streak in all competitions and would equal the longest the club has had since 2015. There are definitely some concerns starting to pop up for Ajax supporters due to their results over the last three matches. Dusan Tadic is the engine of this team, his greatest virtue is speed, he has excellent ball control and can be satisfied with his performance. Mohammed Kudus plays excellently, he is fast in the one-on-one game, and he is unstoppable. Jorge Sánchez (Knee Problems), Mohamed Ihattaren (Fitness), and Ahmetcan Kaplan (Partial damage to the cruciate ligament) are unavailable for Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder.
Napoli who have been having a fantastic start and are yet to lose in the 2022/23 campaign. The Azzurri recorded a 3-1 victory at home against Torino in their last outing on the weekend, which saw them storm out to a 3-0 lead in the first 37 minutes of play. Manager Luciano Spaletti has Napoli playing some wonderful football and should make for an interesting matchup between two teams that prioritize keeping hold of the ball. Napoli is unbeaten in their last 21 matches dating back to last season and including friendlies, posting an overall record of 16-5-0. Napoli has created 18 clear-cut scoring chances over their last five games, scoring a total of 13 goals (2.6 average per match). Piotr Zielinski shows talent, he has excellent ball control, can play in multiple positions, and every team needs such a player. Dries Mertens is the engine of this team, his greatest virtue is speed, he has excellent ball control, and he can be satisfied with his performance. Thanks to a largely available group of players, there’s only a single fitness worry for the Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti to contend with. Victor Osimhen (Biceps femoris muscle injury) won’t be in action.
Conclusion
There are no favorites in this match, and we won’t be surprised if this clash could end in a draw.
This will be a big fight between these two rivals, and we should expect a goal from both teams. Football fans should enjoy this match and see at least a goal in each net.