NAP vs LEI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the Europa League 2021-22 match between Napoli and Leicester City.
NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021 Preview:
Napoli are set to host Leicester City in Europa League 2021-22 fixture on Thursday evening at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. This will be the sixth and last fixture of group stages and all four teams are in the race to qualify for the next round.
Only two points separate top-placed Leicester City and last placed Legia Warsaw in Group C. Legia host Spartak Moscow at home in their last fixture. So it will be thrilling Thursday for all four teams and we can expect some drama as well.
Third-placed Napoli have 7 points from 5 fixtures, similar to the second-placed Moscow side. A win against the Foxes will be enough for them to top the group and qualify for the next round. A draw is also fruitful for Luciano Spalleti’s men, but need Legia to win against Moscow. Also, the runner-up from each Europa Group will face third-placed teams from the Champions League in playoffs, which concluded on Wednesday.
After a strong start to the domestic season, the Italian side are struggling lately. They have won just one match in their last five fixtures. Naples also lost the crucial match against Atalanta at home last Sunday, which ended their excellent home record this season. In their last continental match, they lost to Spartak Moscow by 2-1, which now seems a crucial result for both teams.
Former English champions are also struggling in the domestic circuit English Premier League. After the impressive last two seasons, they raised the expectation from the fans. So it’s disappointing to see them placed at 11th position in the league table with just 19 points from 15 league matches. Brendan Rodgers’ side holds the fate of Group C in their own hands. A win will see them through and a draw is also enough for the Foxes to avoid playoffs.
Both teams played an exciting 2-2 draw in the returning fixture in September. Fans witnessed Osimhen scoring two comeback goals in the last 25 minutes after a 2-0 lead from the home side. Osimhen will not be available on Thursday due to injury but both teams have enough power players to produce another mouth-watering fixture.
NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Date & Time: 9th Dec, at 11:15 PM IST
Live Score:
NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021-22 Probable Playeing XIs:
NAP: Ospina, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Malcuit, Demme, Zielinski, Rui, Lozano, Mertens, Politano.
LEI: Schmeichel, Castagne, Evans, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumare, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy.
Top Picks for NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Football Tips:
NAP
Dries Mertens:
The veteran striker is in great form for his side lately. He has scored four goals in his last three Serie A fixtures. He has scored a total of 6 goals this season, one in Europa League. He is doing well in front while regular and in-form striker Victor Osimhen is on the sidelines due to a long-term injury.
Fabian Ruiz:
The 25-year-old Spanish midfielder has been sensational this season for Napoli. He already has scored 5 goals this season and has 3 assists to his name. He was rested against Moscow’s side in Napoli’s last Europa League fixture, which proved costly. So he will be in starting eleven for Spalletti and will be a key man for Napoli and Fantasy football fans.
LEI
James Maddison:
English midfielder will be available for just 9.0 credits which is much less than his reputation. He has scored 1 and assisted 2 goals in 4 Europa League matches. He missed the home fixture against Napoli in September but will be there in starting eleven for this crucial one.
Paston Daka:
Zambian international will be playing alongside Vardy or as a lone striker on Thursday. He has scored 5 goals in Europa League already, just one short of top goal-scorer Toko Ekambi. He will be a crucial figure for Brendan Rodger this season, in both domestic and continental competitions.
NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain: James Maddison, Dries Mertens
Vice-Captain: Paston Daka, Hirving Lozano
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NAP vs LEI Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: David Ospina
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Luke Thomas, Di Lorenzo
Midfielders: James Maddison(VC), Fabian Ruiz, Hirving Lozano, Piotr Zielinski
Forwards: Paston Daka, Dries Mertens(C), Jamie Vardy
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NAP vs LEI Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: David Ospina
Defenders: Kevin Malcuit, Jonny Evans, Di Lorenzo
Midfielders: Boubakary Soumare, Fabian Ruiz(C), Harvey Barnes, Diego Demme
Forwards: Dries Mertens, Ayoze Perez, Kelechi Iheanacho(VC)
NAP vs LEI Europa League 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Napoli and Leicester are both struggling lately but Mertens’ form will be handy for expected winners Napoli.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.