Napoli vs Liverpool prediction: How will opening Champions League clash play out?

Napoli welcome Liverpool to the Stadio San Paolo as the visitors play their first Champions League game since lifting the trophy in June.

Jurgen Klopp's side have begun the Premier League season in perfect fashion, heading into their first continental clash with five wins from five games.

Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli beat Liverpool at Anfield last season, however, and represent a real challenge in Group E, which also contains Genk and Salzburg.

Liverpool may be without Andy Robertson, which could mean James Milner starts at left-back, while Napoli may be boosted by a returning Arkadiusz MIlik.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.

Match prediction?

Napoli are a good side and beat Jurgen Klopp’s team at Anfield last season, but Liverpool are high on confidence and in excellent form.

It should be a good game in Naples, amd we are picking Liverpool to win a thriller 3-2.

When is it?

The match begins at 8pm.

How can I watch?

BT Sport will be broadcasting the game on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Can I stream the game online?

With a BT Sport subscription you can stream the match from your phone or tablet with the BT Sport app.

Team News

Andy Robertson is a doubt for Liverpool, with the Scottish left-back to be assessed before the game after missing training yesterday having picked up a knock against Newcastle. Divock Origi has been ruled out and did not travel to Italy.

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik has been declared fit for the game after an abdominal issue but may have to be content with a place on the bench. Elseid Hysaj is out.

Carlo Ancelotti started Nikola Maksimovic alongside Kalidou Koulibaly this weekend, but could bring summer signing Kostas Manolas back into the heart of the defence.

Predicted line-ups

Napoli: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Rui; Zielinski, Allan; Lozano, Fabian, Insigne; Mertens

Liverpool: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Milner; Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane.

Odds

Napoli 2/1

Liverpool 11/8

Draw 5/2

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