Rijeka vs Napoli Prediction, Betting Tips & Prediction

Rijeka vs Napoli
European League
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2024
Starts at 17:55pm UK / 18:55pm CET
Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka (Rijeka).

Having lost both meetings in the Europa League group stage this season, Rijeka shows little hope in the mix to reach the playoffs. The previous meeting was away from home and they lost to Alkmaar with a 4-1 on the scoreboard.

Napoli bounced back from their early group stage defeat to Alkmaar with an away win last time out in the Europa League match. Victory over the likes of Real Sociedad on the last visit is very likely to boost travellers' morale.

Rijeka vs Napoli Head-to-head (h2h)

• The hosts have faced Italian sides four times before and won just once.
• The last clash was against AC Milan in 2017, in which they won 2-0.
• RJK kept two clean sheets in their four meetings with clubs from the opposing country.
• The visitor will have the first meeting with a Croatian club in any major competition.

Rijeka vs Napoli Prediction

There is no doubt that the visiting team has more chances to turn the game in their favor. Napoli has a stronger team than the host and is also from a more competitive league than this one. In addition, the bad form of the home team welcomes the visitor for an easy victory in the ninety minutes.

Rijeka is on a three-game losing streak in every major competition on its calendar. Two of those defeats left the hosts without conceding goals in the games. Meanwhile, Napoli are away from home after a 2-0 loss at home to the likes of Sassuolo in Serie A.

The match does not promise a great scorer, since both games in Napoli's schedule were 1-0, despite the result. The under 3,5 goals suggestion is probably the best bet as the expected score is 0-2 for Napoli at the final whistle.

Also, their defense is strong, as they held their own against the Spaniards last time out. The -1 handicap away win for Napoli is also a suitable option for punters. What's more, Napoli sensation Dries Mertens will likely be behind the action any time in ninety minutes.

Rijeka vs Napoli betting tips

• Under 3,5 goals @ 1,57 (4/7).

• Napoli wins with handicap -1 to 1,66 (4/6).

• Dry Mertens to score anytime @ 1,75 (3/4).