Napoli vs Chelsea Predictions

These teams are going to battle hard here, but it will be Chelsea who are likely to clinch a win against Napoli in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Matchi nfo: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

A few old friends become foes at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday, as Napoli host Chelsea in a must-win match for both sides on the final matchday of the league phase of the Champions League.

Antonio Conte faces his former club knowing full well that his 25th-placed team need maximum points to avoid elimination from the competition, while the Blues realistically need to defeat the Partenopei to finish inside the coveted to peight.

Head-to-head:

Napol ihave won one of the two UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.

Chelsea recorded one victory as well.

Chelsea have secured four wins in their last five matches.

Napoli have only secured one win in their last five attempts.

This will be the third-ever meeting between these clubs.

Napoli are 25^th in the Champions League group phase.

Chelsea sit eight on the table.

Form:

Napoli in the Champions League: L-D-W-L-D

Napoli in all competitions: D-D-W-D-L

Chelsea  in the Champions League: W-D-W-L-W

Chelsea in all competitions: W-L-W-W-W

Team News:

Napoli will miss out on the services of Kevin De Bruyne, Matteo Politano, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, David Neres, Amir Rrahmani and Billy Gilmour due to injuries.

Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo and Dario Essugo are not going to be inaction for Chelsea. They are injured. Cole Palmer might also miss out due to alack of fitness.

Player(s) to watch:

Scott McTominay is going to play an important role in the squad, even though he failed to help his side secure a win in the previous league fixture. He can score goals and is very capable of controlling the midfield. With the ball at his feet, the Scottish international will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Estêvãowas one of the goalscorers for Chelsea in their previous league game and will be looking to help his side in the attacking from yet again. Estêvão has scored three goals in seven UEFA Champions League appearances. He is the top goal scorer for his side in the competition.