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Napoli vs Arsenal

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Champions League Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
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Match Events

42'
Gilmour B.
46'
Sub
Meret A. In: Milinkovic-Savic V.
Out: Meret A.
58'
Sub
Politano M. In: Favasuli C.
Out: Politano M.

AI Match Summary

Arsenal in this Champions League matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Arsenal.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

24%
Napoli
15%
Draws
61%
Arsenal
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Arsenal

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Napoli haven't matched Arsenal's recent run of results.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Napoli taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Arsenal have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Napoli Clean Sheet 12%
Arsenal Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Napoli Arsenal
Matches Played 29 34
Wins 14 21
Draws 5 5
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1.66 1.65
Goals Conceded 1.31 0.91
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 9, 2026 Champions League
Napoli vs Arsenal
0:1
Apr 18, 2019 Europa League
Napoli vs Arsenal
0:1
Apr 11, 2019 Europa League
Arsenal vs Napoli
2:0
Dec 11, 2013 Champions League
Napoli vs Arsenal
2:0
Oct 1, 2013 Champions League
Arsenal vs Napoli
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Napoli Compare

Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Arsenal Compare

Top Goalscorer Odegaard M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Napoli 40 / 100
Arsenal 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Napoli Arsenal

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Napoli scored in 86% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Defensive concern: Arsenal conceded in 56% of 34 recent games.

Solid form: Napoli remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Napoli VS Arsenal
2 Goals Scored 2.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Napoli

(Home)
09 Sept
Napoli
0 : 1
Arsenal
05 Sept
Inter
3 : 2
Napoli
30 Aug
Napoli
1 : 2
Como
22 Aug
Genoa
0 : 2
Napoli
12 Aug
Napoli
6 : 2
Aris
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Arsenal

(Away)
09 Sept
Napoli
0 : 1
Arsenal
06 Sept
Arsenal
2 : 1
Chelsea
31 Aug
Aston Villa
0 : 1
Arsenal
21 Aug
Arsenal
3 : 0
Coventry
16 Aug
Arsenal
3 : 0
Manchester City
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 PSG 1 1 0 0 6:1 3
2 Bayern Munich 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
3 Barcelona 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
4 Manchester United 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
5 Como 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
6 VfB Stuttgart 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
7 Sporting CP 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
8 Manchester City 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
9 Aston Villa 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
10 Lens 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
11 Betis 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
12 Dortmund 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
13 Liverpool 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
14 Real Madrid 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
15 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
16 AEK 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
17 AS Roma 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
18 Shakhtar 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
19 PSV 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
20 Fenerbahce 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
21 Villarreal 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
22 Lille 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
23 Slavia Prague 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
24 Club Brugge 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
25 Inter 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
26 Atl. Madrid 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
27 Napoli 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
28 LASK Linz 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
29 Viking 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
30 Galatasaray 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
31 FC Porto 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
32 RB Leipzig 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
33 Feyenoord 1 0 0 1 1:5 0
34 Sabah Baku 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
35 Slovan Bratislava 1 0 0 1 1:6 0
36 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
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