Sports Betting. Napoli vs Real Madrid [07.03.17] : Partenopei to win but Blancos to qualify

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Champions League, Round of 16, 2^nd leg

1^st leg: 1-3

08.03.2017

Bet: Napoli Win and Over 2.5 Goals

After 1-3 defeat in Madrid chances of Napoli to qualify became more symbolic at betting odds of 6.00 as Spanish side odds are of 1.11. Really, Partenopei has created nothing except one goal. Since then the team suffered two another defeats from Atalanta at home in Serie A and from Juventus in Coppa Italia. However, Maurizio Sarri managed to refresh his boys that on Saturday overcame 2-1 the nearest rival AS Roma for Champions League spot. So, as sports betting experts said, this provides Napoli to short the gap between two teams in standings.

Nevertheless Partenopei is regarded to be an underdog even at home at betting odds of 2.75 as Real Madrid was named again as overdog at odds of 2.30. The Draw is evaluated of 3.75. Such forecast has been made despite tough game schedule of Blancos. Since the first leg Merengues took only seven points in four La Liga matches. However, both wins have been gained in away games. But while placing bets remind that Zinedine Zidane’s side had huge problems against Valencia, Villareal and Las Palmas but trashed down Eibar without any problems.

Sports betting experts also admitted that both teams very regularly make Total Match Goals Over 2.5 at odds of 1.44. And Real Madrid even makes Total Match Goals Over 3.5 at betting odds of 2.20. And of course such option as “Both Teams To Score: Yes” (1.36) should go through. However, Blancos may have some problems in attack as Ronaldo could be sidelined due to injury. Defender Raphaël Varane is also impaired but his recent mistakes were very costly for the team. So, his absence shouldn’t be regarded as a loss.

Undoubtedly, it’s not easy to decide what the team would win in the second leg. Gamblers may choose such bets as Real Madrid Win and Over 2.5. Goals at betting odds of 2.87. However, Ronaldo couldn’t be available for Zinedine Zidane. At the same time Merengues are likely to play from defense to keep home handicap. That’s why it is not be surprise if both teams make Total Match Goals Under 2.5 at odds of 2.62. Or even Blancos would be agreed on Napoli Win and Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 7.00 but Real Madrid to qualify.

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