FC Porto will attempt to kick-start their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening as they host Napoli at Estádio do Dragão.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Portuguese champions have suffered a frustrating start to their European season, losing all three of their League Phase fixtures so far.However, their staggering domestic form – highlighted by 10 consecutive victories in the Primeira Liga – provides plenty of confidence that they can turn their continental fortunes around.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088127##Napoli travel to northern Portugal seeking consistency amidst a turbulent campaign under Massimiliano Allegri. Having edged out Bodø/Glimt in a 4-3 thriller on Matchday 3 to register their first European win, the Partenopei remain severely hampered by a growing injury list and a dreadful away record in Europe, having failed to win any of their last seven Champions League games on the road.Kick-off: 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 04 NovemberVenue: Estádio do Dragão, PortoCompetition: UEFA Champions League (League Phase – MD4)Current standings: Napoli – 24th (3 pts) | Porto – 34th (0 pts)Qualification implications: Porto desperately need at least a point to keep their hopes of reaching the playoff qualification spots (top 24) alive after three straight losses. A victory for Napoli would secure back-to-back Champions League wins and push them closer to the top 16.Emery and the 'ghosts' of Camp NouForm GuidePorto✅ Win vs Estoril (4-0)✅ Win vs Académico de Viseu (1-0)✅ Win vs Gil Vicente (1-0)❌ Loss vs PSV Eindhoven (0-1)❌ Loss vs Real Betis (2-3)##NAJAVA_MECA_10088123##Napoli❌ Loss vs Juventus (0-2)✅ Win vs Monza (4-1)➖ Draw vs AS Roma (3-3)✅ Win vs Bodø/Glimt (4-3)❌ Loss vs Venezia (0-1)Carragher apologises to Villa after legal threat: "My language was clumsy and wrong"Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)➖ Porto 0-0 Napoli (2015 Friendly)➖ Napoli 2-2 Porto (2014 Europa League)✅ Porto 1-0 Napoli (2014 Europa League)✅ Porto 3-1 Napoli (2013 Emirates Cup)❌ Porto 0-1 Napoli (1974 UEFA Cup)##NAJAVA_MECA_10088107##Team NewsPorto❌ William Gomes – Injury (out).❌ Vasco Sousa – Injury (out).❌ Chris Smalling – Injury / Not registered in UCL squad (out).🟡 Oskar Pietuszewski – Minor thigh injury, subject to late assessment.🟡 Zaidu Sanusi – Knee injury, subject to late assessment.🟡 Martin Fernandes – Tonsillitis, subject to late assessment.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088120##Napoli❌ Alessandro Buongiorno – Injury (out).❌ David Neres – Injury (out).❌ Benoit Badiashile – Injury (out).❌ Leonardo Spinazzola – Injury (out).❌ Stanislav Lobotka – Left ankle injury (out).❌ Giovanni Di Lorenzo – Muscular injury (out).❌ Mathias Olivera – Muscular injury (out).🟡 Kevin De Bruyne – Ankle sprain, subject to late assessment.🟡 Rasmus Højlund – Flu, subject to late assessment.🟡 Vanja Milinković-Savić – Knock, subject to late assessment.BETTING GUIDE: Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Matteo Politano (Napoli)Matteo Politano has emerged as one of Napoli's most dependable attacking outlets in recent weeks.The Italian winger has racked up five goal involvements across his last four appearances, frequently making direct runs down the flank and delivering dangerous crosses into the penalty box.With several key players sidelined through injury, Politano's ability to unlock tight defenses will be crucial for the visitors.If Porto leave room on the counter-attack, Politano has the sharpness and clinical edge to punish them early.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088119##🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Second Half Highest Scoring🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Porto to Win🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Porto to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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