After suffering a humbling 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven, Napoli will look to get their Champions League campaign back on track when they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday.
Antonio Conte’s men have endured a turbulent start in Europe, losing two of their opening three matches, but their domestic form has improved — back-to-back Serie A victories over Inter Milan and Lecce helped them reclaim top spot in Italy before a goalless draw with Como at the weekend.
Despite recent setbacks, Napoli remain a formidable force at home. The Partenopei are unbeaten in 18 of their last 19 European matches in Campania, winning 11 of those, and their attacking trio of Rasmus Hojlund, Matteo Politano, and David Neres should be too strong for a fragile Frankfurt defence. Conte’s men will be eager to make a statement and solidify their position in the group.
Frankfurt’s defensive woes continue
For Eintracht Frankfurt, this fixture comes at a difficult time. Dino Toppmöller’s side have conceded 25 goals in their last eight matches, including consecutive 5-1 defeats to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool in Europe. Their once-solid defensive structure has fallen apart, and their away record offers little optimism — no wins in their last three road games.
Although Jonathan Burkardt and Fares Chaibi have provided attacking threats, Frankfurt’s defensive instability and lack of consistency make them heavy underdogs in Naples.
Prediction
Napoli’s home record and superior quality in all areas should see them return to winning ways. Frankfurt may threaten on the counter, but the Italian champions are expected to dominate and secure a convincing victory.
Prediction: Napoli 3–1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Tip: 1 (Napoli to Win)
