The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase continues on Thursday when Manchester City host Napoli in a star-studded clash on Paramount+. Man City won the UCL in 2022/2023, but the Citizens were knocked out in the knockout phase last term. Napoli are the reigning Serie A champions and have won their first three league matches this year. These teams last met in the UCL group stage in 2017, where Man City claimed victory in both encounters.
Kickoff from Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest odds place Manchester City as -150 favorites (risk $150 to win $100), while Napoli are +425 underdogs. A draw is valued at +295, and the total goals scored is set at 2.5. Man City’s Erling Haaland is favored at -105 to score, whereas Napoli’s Scott McTominay is +650 to register 1+ assists.
Thursday’s match will be streamed live on Paramount+.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 18
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Live Stream: Paramount+
Expert Predictions for Man City vs. Napoli
- Manchester City money line: -150 (1 unit)
- Erling Haaland to score: +100 (0.5 units)
- Kevin De Bruyne to score or assist: +220 (0.25 units)
“Cherki, Marmoush, Aït-Nouri, and Mateo Kovačić are all injured, but City should still have enough quality to beat Napoli,” Green noted. “Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has recovered from a long-term injury and should dominate midfield.”
Translation: “Cherki, Marmoush, Aït-Nouri, und Mateo Kovačić sind alle verletzt, aber City sollte immer noch genug Qualität haben, um Napoli zu besiegen.”
For more insights and predictions, make sure to catch the match on Paramount+, where a subscription starts at $30 for the first year.
