Napoli vs Arsenal prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 9, 2026
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 9, 2026, Napoli will face Arsenal. Both sides will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament.
Napoli vs Arsenal team news and expert analysis
The Naples club appointed Conte two years ago, and he immediately delivered the Scudetto. However, in 2025/2026, he could only add the Super Cup, as Napoli failed to reach the Champions League play-offs and finished second in Serie A. Allegri took over as head coach in the summer. He made his debut with a convincing 2-0 victory over Genoa. However, they subsequently lost to both Como and Inter.
The London giants finally ended their run of three consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League by winning the title — their first since the beginning of the century. Arteta's men also reached the final of last season's Champions League, where they lost to PSG on penalties. The current campaign began with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Super Cup. They then comfortably thrashed Coventry in the opening round. Their matches against Aston Villa and Chelsea were more difficult, but Arsenal won both as well.
The Italians are currently averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceded per match. The English side are scoring two goals per game, while Raya is conceding just 0.33 on average.
Head to Head matches: Napoli vs Arsenal
The clubs met in the Champions League in 2013 and in the Europa League six years later. The English side won three of those encounters and suffered one defeat at the San Paolo.
The visitors look stronger at the moment. We believe they can win even away from home (odds – 1.80).
Napoli vs Arsenal: key statistics and trends
- Napoli have lost two matches in a row
- 67% of Napoli's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
- Arsenal have won four matches in a row
- 33% of Arsenal's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.33 goals per game
Napoli vs Arsenal: Possible starting lineups
Napoli play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Meret - Spinazzola, Marin, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo - McTominay, Lobotka, Zambo-Anguissa - Alisson Santos, Højlund, Politano
Arsenal play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Raya - Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, Mosquera, White - Bruno Guimarães, Rice - Tzolis, Ødegaard, Saka - Havertz
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