FC Copenhagen vs Napoli: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

FC Copenhagen vs Napoli: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

The UEFA Champions League match returns and sees a huge match take place in Denmark's capital, as FC Copenhagen welcome Italian giants Napoli, with both teams occupying the final two playoff positions with two games to go.

The hosts have struggled so far domestically, seeing themselves only sit in 5th place in the Danish superliga table, however have done well in the Champions League, putting themselves in contention for a knockout playoff place.

Napoli travel to Denmark for the first time in their history, and Antonio Conte and his players would have hoped for more success so far in the Champions League league phase, with just seven points from six games and only in the top 24 places by one point.

Copenhagen Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Kotarski

Defenders: Lopez, Suzuki, Pereira, Zague

Midfielders: Madsen, Clem, Silva, Elyounoussi, Larsson

Forwards: Dadason

Napoli Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic

Defenders: Juan, Rrahamni, Beukema

Midfielders: Spinazzola, McTominay, Lobotka, Di Lorenzo

Forwards: Politano, Høijund, Elmas

Copenhagen Last Five Results:

Copenhagen 2-0 Esbjerg (Danish Cup)

Villarreal 2-3 Copenhagen

Copenhagen 0-2 Sønderjyske

Esbjerg 2-4 Copenhagen (Danish Cup)

AGF 2-0 Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen haven't played competitvly since 13th December due to the winter break that takes place in Denmark, however before that they endured mixed results. They progressed to the semi-finals of the Danish Cup and earned a huge victory away in Spain at Villerreal in their last Champions League match.

However, league form recently has not been strong. With two defeats on the bounce, including a shock home loss to Sønderjyske.

Napoli Last Five Results

Napoli 0-0 Parma

Inter 2-2 Napoli

Napoli 2-2 Verona

Napoli 0-2 Lazio

Cremonese 0-2 Napoli

Conte's Napoli have enjoyed strong form since Christmas, unbeaten with two wins and three draws, including a point in a huge clash with Inter at San Siro. However, they will be disapointed after being frustrated by Parma at the Diego Armando Maradona in their last match.

Key Players to Watch:

Copenhagen: Mohammed Elyounoussi

The former Celtic and Southampton attacking midfielder has enjoyed fine form since moving to Denmark, and will be at the heart of anything his side will do going forwards.

Napoli: Scott McTominay

The Scottish midfielder continues to shine in Italy, and scored both goals versus Inter to earn his side a crucial point in Milan.

Best FC Copenhagen vs Napoli Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Both teams to score at 1.75 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Tuesday 20th January

UEFA Champions League

Parken Stadium (Copenhagen)

Kick-Off: 20:00pm GMT