Prediction: Napoli vs Chelsea Betting Tips and Predictions

Napoli vs Chelsea on January 28, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, presents a highly competitive group stage encounter in the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea, showing strong recent form with 67% W/L/W/W/L pattern, is slightly favored in our prediction, especially considering their 4-1 victory over Napoli in their most recent encounter. Napoli's current form is 33%, pointing to some recent struggles, though home advantage remains significant.

Napoli will be missing some key defensive personnel but retains a potent attack featuring R. Højlund and David Neres, capable of disrupting Chelsea's backline. Chelsea's squad benefits from their recent full-strength lineup, with a focus on their attacking midfielders such as R. Lavia and Pedro Neto to unlock Napoli's defense.

If Napoli scores first in the upcoming match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, it could set the stage for a fiercely contested game, but based on their recent form and past head-to-head outcomes, Chelsea remains the favorite. If the game remains level at halftime, expect Chelsea to try to control possession in the second half, possibly exploiting Napoli's recent defensive vulnerabilities. Late goals are plausible given the historical pattern of competitive finishes in UEFA clashes.

Expect both teams to adopt a high-tempo approach, with Chelsea likely to press aggressively and utilize their quick transitions to create goal-scoring opportunities. Napoli's recent defensive record indicates vulnerabilities, especially in transitions, which Chelsea could exploit—this aligns with their historical dominance in the head-to-head encounters and their current form.