The Zurich qualified for the final round of the Europa League, finishing in second place in the Europa League elimination Group A, behind the Germans of Bayer Leverkusen. The Swiss scored 10 points in six days, managing to do better than AEK Larnaca and Ludogorets. In the Swiss Super League, Zurich is currently in fourth place with 28 points, having played and won 3-1 last Saturday against Grassophers.
On the other hand, Napoli have been “relegated” to the Europa League after having closed the Champions League Group C in third place. The Azzurri were not able to snatch the pass for the knockout stages in the Champions League, mocked by the worst overall goal difference against Liverpool at equal direct matches. Now the adventure in the Europa League to face with desire and determination, also because the Scudetto goal in Serie A is now far away. The draw last Saturday in Florence against Fiorentina has done nothing but curb the race of the Neapolitan too far from Juventus.
As for the precedents, between Zurich vs Naples there is only a direct confrontation. The only one dates back to 1966, when Napoli, with Altafini’s hat-trick and Orlando’s goal, won 4-0 in the Coppa delle Alpi, a competition not recognized by UEFA.
We expect to see a match with Napoli that can play and score goals, given the different caliber and technique, but also the desire to immediately close the qualifying speech.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.70