The last eight times they have trailed heading into the second leg of a major European knockout match they have crashed out, stretching back to a 3-2 aggregate victory over Juventus after losing 2-0 in the opening 90 minutes.A lot more was expected of Napoli after dropping down to the Europa League as the best third-placed side from the Champions League group phase. The Partenopei accrued nine points in a tough group that included Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, as well as Red Star Belgrade, but defeat to the Reds at Anfield on the final matchday saw them pipped at the post.
Napoli were disappointing in the first leg at the Emirates as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Gunners. They bounced back in style on Sunday, claiming a 3-1 victory away at Chievo in Serie A with Kalidou Koulibaly netting a brace.The Europa League represents the only chance for a trophy for Carlo Ancelotti’s and will be hoping to capitalize on their good home record. Partenopei have claimed 10 wins in their last 13 home matches across all competitions and are backed at 1.70 to secure another victory on Thursday.
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Napoli possible starting lineup:
Meret; Hysaj, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Rui; Callejon, Allan, Ruiz, Zielinski; Insigne, Milik
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Cech; Sokratis, Koscielny, Monreal; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Kolasinac; Ramsey, Ozil; Lacazette
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Arsenal take a 2-0 first leg advantage to Naples with Aaron Ramsey and a Koulibaly own goal giving then the win at the Emirates. They followed up that result with a 1-0 win away at Watford in the English Premier League on Monday.Despite the victory at Watford, Arsenal are still generally poor on the road with three defeats in their last five away matches across all competitions. Unai Emery’s men are set at odds 4.75 to win in Naples while a draw is set at odds of 3.90.Alexandre Lacazette was an unused substitute in the win over Watford and the striker is likely to be handed a start on Thursday. Mesut Ozil could also be included in the team after making a second half appearance on Monday.
Last matches: NAPOLI
11.04.19 EL Arsenal Napoli 2 : 0
07.04.19 SA Napoli Genoa 1 : 1
03.04.19 SA Empoli Napoli 2 : 1
31.03.19 SA AS Roma Napoli 1 : 4
17.03.19 SA Napoli Udinese 4 : 2
Last matches: ARSENAL
11.04.19 EL Arsenal Napoli 2 : 0
07.04.19 PL Everton Arsenal 1 : 0
01.04.19 PL Arsenal Newcastle 2 : 0
26.03.19 CF Al Nasr Arsenal 2 : 3
15.03.19 EL Arsenal Rennes 3 : 0
Head-to-head matches: NAPOLI – ARSENAL
11.04.19 EL Arsenal Napoli 2 : 0
11.12.13 CL Napoli Arsenal 2 : 0
01.10.13 CL Arsenal Napoli 2 : 0
03.08.13 EMI Arsenal Napoli 2 : 2