Bet Napoli to Extend Union Berlin Woes

Life at Napoli has been far from flawless for Rudi Garcia, but the reigning Serie A champions appear to be turning a corner if recent results are anything to go by.

Since suffering back-to-back losses to Real Madrid and Fiorentina at the start of October, Napoli have three wins and a draw on their record from their last four matches continentally and domestically.

If the hosts are to enjoy another deep run in Europe’s premier tournament, a measly record attacking record in their first match against Union Berlin.

Napoli should only be working with a solitary injury concern for Wednesday’s game, although it is a significant one. Capocannoniere winner Victor Osimhen is on the road to recovery from a hamstring issue and should not return just yet.

In the absence of the injured Osimhen, Giacomo Raspadori has been doing a fine job leading the line for Napoli. The 23-year-old scored the winner in Berlin last month and has scored in each of his last three appearances, so he should be considered as an anytime goalscorer option for those betting online.

Union Losers of 12 in Row

Union’s struggles continued on Matchday 10 as they fell to an eighth defeat in the Bundesliga this season and 12th in succession in all competitions, losing 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend.

With three of those being Champions League losses, they need a victory over Napoli to keep alive their chances of progressing to the next stage in Europe.

If they carry on like this, they will undoubtedly be relegated, and they haven’t enjoyed any solace in the Champions League either.

An away game against the champions of Italy doesn’t look an ideal way to bounce back, and obviously they are huge underdogs according to the latest Soccer Las Vegas odds.

Leonardo Bonucci was dropped for the reverse fixture and it is unclear whether the former Juventus man will start on his return to Italy. There is also uncertainty around whether David Detro Fofana will feature, having been disciplined by the club.

🌧️ Rainy days as the squad prepares for tomorrow’s showdown against Union Berlin. pic.twitter.com/Fiwfmd6xQ6

— Napoli Zone (@TheNapoliZone) November 7, 2023

Napoli has the Upper Hand on Union

Union Berlin has lost 12 consecutive games, failing to score in nine of them. Napoli have won three and drawn one of their last four matches.

Raspadori has scored in his last three appearances. Napoli won two of their three group stage games this season, only falling to Real Madrid. The Italians managed to win the reverse fixture 1-0 in Germany.

All six of Group C’s games so far were decided by a one-goal margin, with five of the six won by the away side. Nine of Union’s 13 European fixtures since the start of last season have been decided by a one-goal margin.

Napoli vs Union Berlin Match Information

• Match: Napoli (2-0-1) vs Union Berlin (0-0-3)
• Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy
• Day/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 12:45 p.m. ET
• Napoli vs Union Berlin Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Napoli vs. Union Berlin Betting Lines

Napoli vs Union Berlin Betting Picks for Nov. 8

The Italians enter this clash as heavy favorites being priced at -245 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds while the goal line is set at three.

Union Berlin is having a car crash of a season and you cannot hold out any hope for them to turn it around against an improving Napoli side. With scoring goals being another problem for Union, the obvious best soccer bet here is Napoli to cover the spread and even lead at half-time.

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