SSC Napoli vs Chelsea F.C. Prediction 28 January 2026

Napoli may be the reigning Italian champions, but their European campaign has been far less convincing. Heavy defeat to PSV (2–6), draws with Eintracht Frankfurt (0–0) and Copenhagen (1–1), a narrow win over Qarabag (2–0), and a home loss to Benfica (0–2) have left the Partenopei in a precarious 25th place. With eight points and a goal difference of 7–12, they enter this round knowing there is virtually no room for error.

Chelsea arrive in a much stronger position. The London club sit eighth in the standings with 13 points and a solid goal difference of 14–8, a return that all but guarantees a place in the playoffs. At home, Chelsea have impressed with dominant victories over Ajax (5–1), Barcelona (3–0), and Paphos (1–0), though their away form has been less reliable, highlighted by a draw against Qarabag (2–2) and a narrow defeat to Atalanta (1–2).

Napoli’s urgency and home support should make this a demanding test, but Chelsea’s composure and overall quality give them a clear edge. The hosts have no choice but to push forward, while the visitors will look to exploit spaces and manage the game with confidence.

Both teams to score 1.63