Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Napoli (Italy) and Eintracht (Germany) will take place on November 4 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples. Napoli vs. Eintracht: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Napoli
Antonio Conte's side suffered a heavy 2-6 defeat away to PSV in the last round. As a result, Napoli has failed to win in six of their last eight Champions League outings (2 draws, 4 losses). Additionally, the club recorded its largest defeat in the history of this European competition. Notably, Napoli has failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 of their last 13 matches in this tournament. With three points, the team is in 23rd place in the standings.
- The club has not lost in 9 of their last 10 home matches in the Champions League (6 wins, 3 draws).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Napoli's last 6 home matches in this European competition.
- Napoli has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 home games in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Napoli (4-3-3)
Alex Meret – Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Buongiorno, Amir Rrahmani, Leonardo Spinazzola – André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay – Matteo Politano, Rasmus Højlund, David Neres.
Goalkeeper Alex Meret, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, and forward Romelu Lukaku will miss the game due to injuries. Midfielder Billy Gilmour's participation is in doubt. Forward Lorenzo Lucca is suspended.
Eintracht
Dino Toppmöller's side was defeated 1-5 by Liverpool at home in the last round. As a result, Eintracht suffered their second consecutive Champions League defeat by this scoreline and has not kept a clean sheet in their last eight matches in this European competition. The club has three points and is in 22nd place in the standings. Notably, the team has conceded 11 goals in this Champions League campaign, the worst record alongside Ajax.
- The Germans have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in the Champions League.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Eintracht's last 8 matches in this European competition.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Eintracht's last 8 matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Eintracht (3-4-3)
Michael Zetterer – Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate – Ellyes Skhiri, Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Nathaniel Brown – Ansgar Knauff, Jonathan Burkardt, Elye Wahi.
Defender Elias Baum and midfielders Can Uzun and Oscar Højlund will miss the game due to injuries.
Referee
João Pinheiro (Portugal)
Matches – 18 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 22%.
Match Prediction: Napoli vs. Eintracht
Napoli rarely fails to score on the international stage at home. The team's productive home streak in the Champions League spans 22 matches, with at least two goals scored in 14 of them. However, the club often lacks defensive reliability, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 home games in this European competition.
Eintracht has limited experience in the Champions League, but they have proven themselves as a strong attacking force. The Germans rarely leave the pitch without scoring, finding the net in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament. However, Eintracht faces significant defensive issues, failing to keep a clean sheet in the same period and conceding 11 goals in this Champions League campaign.
I believe both teams will score in this match, and my prediction is: Both Teams to Score – Yes
