SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of Napoli’s clash with Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Napoli vs Arsenal (Wednesday, 20:00)
Arsenal begin their latest pursuit of Champions League glory with a trip to Napoli on Wednesday night.
The Gunners came within touching distance of lifting the trophy for the first time last season, only to lose to PSG on penalties in the final.
That painful defeat does not appear to have left a lasting mark on Mikel Arteta’s side, who have made an impressive start to the new campaign.
After cruising to a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield, Arsenal won each of their opening three league matches, including Sunday's 2-1 success against Chelsea.
Napoli head into Wednesday night’s contest after squandering a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat away at Inter on Saturday.
Arsenal are tempting at the odds on offer, but I am instead going to focus on a player selection that looks to offer good value.
Bruno Guimaraes to be fouled at least twice stands out at 5/6 with bet365.
The Brazilian was an unused substitute against Chelsea, but Arteta is expected to make changes and could restore him to the starting XI in Naples.
Guimaraes is always eager to get on the ball and has established himself as one of the most frequently fouled midfielders around.
He drew an average of 2.71 fouls per Premier League appearance last season and 1.82 per 90 in the Champions League.
The Arsenal midfielder was also fouled multiple times in all three of Brazil’s group-stage matches at the World Cup.
Guimaraes is likely to come up against Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who committed multiple fouls against Genoa recently, adding to the appeal of the 5/6 on offer.
Recommended Bet
- Bruno Guimaraes To Be Fouled 2+ Times – 5/6 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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