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The match is expected to be competitive, with betting tips suggesting possibilities for both teams to score.
The upcoming UEFA Champions League match between Napoli and Sporting Braga on December 12, 2023, promises to be an intriguing contest.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
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22:00 - 09.12.2023
Why Victor Osimhen's gesture to Juventus fans was disrespectful and unnecessary
Napoli suffered a 1-0 defeat away at Juventus on Friday night and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen took out his frustration on the home fans.
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12:15 - 09.12.2023
Juventus 1-0 Napoli: 3 major tactics used to silence Osimhen
Juventus beat Napoli 1-0 and neutralised the threat of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and here is exactly how the 'Old Lady' did it.
Napoli's Form and Tactics
Napoli has experienced a challenging campaign, which led to the dismissal of their manager, Rudi Garcia. They are currently second in their group with seven points from five games.
Their form has been shaky recently, with a three-game losing streak and only one win in their last six matches across all competitions.
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Napoli's style typically emphasizes attacking football, but they have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six games.
Braga's Form and Tactics
Braga, although they've had struggles in the Champions League, remain hopeful of advancing to the knockout stages.
Their recent form is more favourable than Napoli's, with back-to-back wins and an unbeaten run in their last five games.
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Braga's approach often involves a balanced style of play, focusing on both defensive solidity and attacking transitions.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
This will be the second meeting between Napoli and Braga, with Napoli winning the first encounter 2-1.
Napoli has a generally successful record against Portuguese teams, with seven wins in 13 competitive meetings.
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09:48 - 09.12.2023
"We Want Osimhen” - Angry Fans tells Chelsea board to sign the Napoli Goal machine
Fans are voicing their opinions and speculations in a flurry of tweets.
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22:51 - 08.12.2023
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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen was caged as Juventus edged Napoli in a heated encounter in the Serie A.
Conversely, Braga has won three times and lost seven out of their 12 meetings against Italian opposition.
Possible Lineups and Key Players
Both teams have key players that could make a significant impact.
For Napoli, players like Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are ones to watch, given their attacking prowess.
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Braga's lineup will likely rely on players who have been influential in their recent form, though specific names weren't mentioned in the previews.
Betting Tips and Predictions
The match is expected to be competitive, with betting tips suggesting possibilities for both teams to score.
A prediction for the match outcome favours Braga with a 2-1 victory, considering Napoli's recent form and home struggles.
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11:42 - 08.12.2023
Victor Osimhen: 3 things the Napoli striker must do to make teammates pass him the ball
Nigerians have been speculating that Napoli players are deliberately refusing to pass the ball to star striker Victor Osimhen in the wake of recent poor performances.
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17:16 - 07.12.2023
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola on Victor Osimhen: 'He will do great things at Stamford Bridge'
Gianfranco Zola has said Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will do well at Chelsea if he arrives from Napoli in the coming transfer window.
Time and Where to watch
The match time is 9:00 pm WAT, and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports.
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