Our football match prediction:
Napoli
Match Time & Date:
03/10/2018
20:00 GMT
Prediction: 1-1
Liverpool
All eyes will be on Stadio San Paolo when Napoli and Liverpool face each other in Group C derby. The Neapolitans dropped two points in a goalless draw with Crvena zvezda in Belgrade, but it has to be noted that they failed to turn their dominance into goals. The Serie A side need to grab something from Wednesday’s football match against Liverpool if they are to stay in the race for a place in the knockout stages and we predict that Carlo Ancelotti’s men are going to fight tooth and nail against the Premier League side. The Reds continue where they left last season, with the team beating star-studded PSG at their Anfield in the opening match of their Champions League campaign. Jurgen Klopp’s troops are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, but seeing that Napoli are tough to beat at home, share of spoils is on the horizon.
Highlighted Player (Elseid Hysaj):
Born on 2nd February 1994, Elseid Hysaj is an Albanian defender who has spent his entire professional career in Italian Serie A and he is predicted a bright future in the game. Empoli scouts spotted his talent while he was playing for Shodra youth sides, and after three years in the youth team, the full-back was promoted to the first team set up. Hysaj performed really well in his first three years as a first team regular, helping the Azzurri gain promotion to the top fight in the process. One season in Serie A proved enough for the right-sided defender to secure a big club move as he joined Napoli in the summer of 2015 and immediately nailed down a regular starting berth. Capable of doing dirty defensive work as well as making forward runs, Hysaj is a modern full-back, who is destined for big things. The talented footballer is already a key member of the Albania national team and he will represent the country at the Euro 2016 finals.
Highlighted Team (Liverpool):
Founded back in 1892, Liverpool are one of England’s and world’s most famous clubs. The Reds hold a high-profile rivalry with Everton and there have always been fireworks when the two teams take on each other in the Merseyside derby. The Reds welcome their opponents at Anfield and it has to be noted that they have already won 18 first division trophies. Liverpool were on the verge of lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and left the Reds without a title. Liverpool won their last Champions League trophy in 2005, with the team coming from three goals behind to beat Milan in a historic clash in Istanbul. The Reds have clinched five European Cups and it is no surprise they are regarded as one of the greatest European clubs. The likes of Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Paul Ince, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness, Sami Hyypia and Luis Suarez are some of the most notable footballers to have represented the club over the years. The club’s anthem is You’ll Never Walk Alone and their shirt colour is red.
