Napoli vs Qarabag Prediction 25.11.2025 | UEFA Champions League

Fresh off their Serie A triumph, Napoli have not kicked off their European campaign as they had hoped, currently finding themselves in a nervy 24th position — the final spot that still guarantees a playoff place — with plenty of football left to be played.

In their last European outing, the Partenopeans failed to convert numerous chances, ultimately settling for a frustrating 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. Their only bright moment came with a narrow 2-1 victory over Sporting in Matchday Two.

Antonio Conte’s side will enter their next Champions League clash confident in their ability to add more points, buoyed by the knowledge that no team has yet beaten them at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this season, securing six wins from eight home matches.

On the downside, Napoli face a long injury list, with eight players currently doubtful, including first-choice goalkeeper Alex Meret, key midfielder Frank Anguissa, and influential duo Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

Qarabag, a side that stirred up serious noise in the opening rounds of Europe’s elite club competition, now heads to southern Italy determined to show that no opponent intimidates them — even if many had initially written them off as a “punching bag” for the group’s giants.

Halfway through their eight-match League Phase journey, the Horsemen have already collected a commendable seven points and stand firmly on course to clinch one of the coveted 24 qualifying spots. Confidence is soaring too, especially after holding star-studded Chelsea to a 2-2 draw last time out.

Despite facing a demanding midweek trip, the resilient Azerbaijani outfit will once again look to bare their teeth, drawing strength from an exceptional away record that includes eight wins from nine road outings this season — four of which came in Champions League qualifiers and the League Phase.

Midfielder Kady picked up an injury in the first half against Chelsea and remains doubtful, as does goalkeeper Shakhrudin Magomedaliyev. However, Polish shot-stopper Mateusz Kochalski is expected to take his place between the posts.