Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Chelsea v Napoli
Champions League
KO 7.45pm, ITV 1
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
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21 February 2012 Champions League Napoli 3-1 Chelsea
PREVIEW
Roberto Di Matteo has enjoyed a decent start to life as Chelsea manager, but Napoli’s visit will be his biggest test yet. The 3-1 defeat in Naples was one of the pivotal results that cost Andre Villas-Boas his job n West London and the Blues have it all to do if they’re to reach the quarter-finals.
Chelsea’s domestic victories, however, have come against Birmingham City in the FA Cup and Stoke. Clean sheets in both is certainly a positive for the new coach, but they’ll need to show more up top if they’re to get through against a strong Italian outfit.
The first leg was very open and Napoli took full advantage with their counter-attacking style. Attacking duo Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi each scored in the first leg, Lavezzi with a brace, and they are capable of once again getting the better of an under-pressure Chelsea defence.
Walter Mazzarri’s side are in cracking form and have won six consecutive matches, including a 6-3 hammering of Cagliari on Friday. Marek Hamsik and Lavezzi both got on the scoresheet with the manager being able to start with Cavani on the substitutes bench. An away goal would make the tie extremely tough for the hosts and Napoli have scored in each of their past seven matches.
With Chelsea needing to push for the win and Napoli only knowing how to play one way, backing there to be more than 2.5 goals is the best option at 1.72 on BETDAQ.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back over 2.5 goals at around 1.72: 5 points
Tuesday’s Return: -4.00 points
MARCH RETURN TO DATE: +1.98
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