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Zurich vs Napoli Prediction & Betting tips
Napoli is in the Netherlands in no man’s land on the list and can therefore fully focus on the sixteenth final of the Europa League, in which FC Zürich is the opponent.
Zurich:
Zurich is traditionally one of the top clubs in Switzerland, but in the last few years it has not been able to play much more in its own country. The last title dates from 2009 and in 2016 the team even relegated from the highest Swiss class. The team, however, managed to return to the highest level after one year and ended in fourth place in the first season since the return. Because the team of coach and former international Ludovic Magnin also seized the cup, Zurich qualified directly for the group stage of the Europa League.
Zurich wintered by finishing second behind Bayer Leverkusen in a group with further Bulgarian Ludogorets and Cypriot AEK Larnaca. In the group stage, the Swiss made the difference by winning as Leverkusen’s only team.
In the own league it is difficult with Zurich. After twenty games, the team only played 28 points together, but because number two Basel only has 34 points, the team can still dream of second place, who gives right to participate in the preliminary round of the Champions League.
Zurich is close to attracting Groningen attacker Mimoun Mahi. The Moroccan was missing from his team last weekend and probably signs a contract this week. However, it is unlikely that he will make his debut on Thursday.
Napoli:
Napoli is undoubtedly one of the strongest teams left in the Europa League. The Italians had their sights set on the Champions League, but were suddenly classified in the group of death with the millionaires of Paris Saint Germain and leader of England Liverpool. The team of Carlo Ancelotti fought from start to finish and, just like Liverpool, finished nine points, two points behind PSG, as the only team that did not spill points against Red Star Belgrade.
Because the mutual result between Liverpool and Napoli was the same (both won their home match with 1-0), the goal difference had to be decisive. Both teams had a goal difference of +2, but Liverpool went on to the next round based on the number of goals scored (9-7 vs. 7-5). Napoli had to settle for a third place and a relaunch in the Europa League tournament.
In their own country, the cards seem to be reasonably shaken for Napoli. The team is in second place with eleven points behind league leader Juventus. On the other hand, the gap on the number three Inter has also risen to nine points, meaning that Napoli is actually in no man’s land. As a result, there is a good chance that the team will compete against Zürich with its strongest team.