Match preview
The UEFA Champions League returns this week with another match as Napoli battles with Ajax in Group A at the Amsterdam Arena tonight.
Napoli are currently top of the Serie A table and have been in excellent form so far this season.
This Napoli side beat Torino comfortably 3-1 in their previous match and are looking to achieve a similar result when they visit Amsterdam.
Domestically, they have the best offensive record in the Italian top flight, where they have scored 18 goals in eight matches. Though they have struggled at the other end, conceding six goals, in the entire Champions League , Napoli have scored seven goals in their two matches, the most of any team participating in the tournament. If they beat Ajax in the third game, the Gli Azzurri will take a big step towards their desire to reach the knockout stage.
Ajax, on the other hand, are currently second in the Eredivisie standings and have not been in the best shape this season.
The Netherlands side last weekend drew 1-1 with Go Ahead Eagles and they need to win in this match to get back on winning way.
The four-time Champions League winner, are hoping to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament, which they achieved in their final season under Erik ten Hag before losing to Benfica in the round of 16.
Entering an unmissable clash with a dangerous attacking side like Napoli, they will be hoping for a positive result to give them great momentum in their pursuit of a Champions League knockout spot.
Ajax vs Napoli form guide
Ajax’s last 5 games – DLLWW
Ajax  | 1 – 1 |  Go Ahead Eagles |
AZ  | 2 – 1 |  Ajax |
Liverpool  | 2 – 1 |  Ajax |
Ajax  | 5 – 0 |  Heerenveen |
Ajax  | 4 – 0 |  Rangers |
Napoli’s last 5 games – WWWWW
 Napoli | 3 – 1 |  Torino |
 AC Milan | 1 – 2 |  Napoli |
 Rangers | 0 – 3 |  Napoli |
 Napoli | 1 – 0 |  Spezia |
 Napoli | 4 – 1 |  Liverpool |
Key facts
- Napoli have never won an away game in the European competition in the Netherlands and are looking to make history this week.
- Ajax are winless in his final 11 matches in Europe against home opponents.
- Napoli have won their opening two UEFA Champions League games this season and could win their first three games of the group stage for the first time in history.
- Ajax has won their last four home games in the UEFA Champions League and has scored four goals in each of the last three home games in Europe.
Ajax vs Napoli prediction
In a contentious match in Amsterdam, we expect both teams to create plenty of chances and play open, which could leave them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Nevertheless, Napoli are in better form at the moment and should be able to win this match.
- NAPOLI TO WIN @ 3.05
- OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.54
*DISCLAIMER: Odds are subject to change
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