UEFA Champions League, League Stage 1NapoliNAP 9/09/2026 20:00 ArsenalARS Venue Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Referee G. NybergTable of ContentsPreview for Napoli v ArsenalThe UEFA Champions League TableTeam News for Napoli v ArsenalExpected line-ups for Napoli v ArsenalRecent Form & Stats for Napoli v ArsenalWhere to Watch Napoli v Arsenal: TV and online streamsPrediction for Napoli v ArsenalPreview for Napoli v ArsenalArsenal begin their latest bid for Champions League glory on Wednesday evening when they travel to Napoli for their opening League Phase fixture. The Gunners have made a perfect start to the 2026-27 season under Mikel Arteta, while Napoli head into the clash looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in all competitions.Arsenal made it four wins from four in all competitions this season, with the Gunners scoring nine goals and conceding just once during that run.Napoli, meanwhile, have endured a much more difficult start.Massimiliano Allegris side opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 win away at Genoa, but they have since lost consecutive matches against Como and Inter Milan.The first of those defeats came at home, with Cesc Fabregass Como winning 2-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Napoli then surrendered a two-goal lead against Inter on Saturday. Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hojlund had put the visitors ahead early in the second half, but Inter fought back to win 3-2 after Lautaro Martinez struck in the 91st minute.Napoli have won just two of their last 10 Champions League matches and have lost their last three against English opposition in the competition.Arsenal also have positive memories of facing Napoli, having won both legs of their 2018-19 Europa League quarter-final.The two clubs previously met in the 2013-14 Champions League group stage, with both sides winning once. Arteta featured in the Arsenal side that lost 2-0 in Naples.The UEFA Champions League Table UEFA Champions League 2026 World League Phase #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 4 1 AEK Athens FC00000000 W D 2 Arsenal00000000 3 Aston Villa00000000 4 Atletico Madrid00000000 5 Borussia Dortmund00000000 6 Barcelona00000000 7 Bayern Mnchen00000000 8 Bodo/Glimt00000000 W W W D 9 Club Brugge KV00000000 10 Como00000000 11 Fenerbahe00000000 W D W W 12 Feyenoord00000000 13 Galatasaray00000000 14 Inter00000000 15 Lask Linz00000000 W L 16 RB Leipzig00000000 17 Lens00000000 18 Lille00000000 19 Liverpool00000000 20 Manchester City00000000 21 Manchester United00000000 22 Napoli00000000 23 Paris Saint Germain00000000 24 FC Porto00000000 25 PSV Eindhoven00000000 26 Real Betis00000000 27 Real Madrid00000000 28 AS Roma00000000 29 Slovan Bratislava00000000 W D W W 30 Sabah FA00000000 W L W L 31 Shakhtar Donetsk00000000 32 Slavia Praha00000000 33 Sporting CP00000000 34 VfB Stuttgart00000000 35 Viking00000000 W D 36 Villarreal00000000 Position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Play Offs Team News for Napoli v ArsenalArsenal came through Sundays win over Chelsea without any major fresh injury concerns.Cristhian Mosquera missed that game after suffering a muscular problem against Aston Villa and remains a doubt for Wednesdays trip to Naples.Jurrien Timber is also unlikely to be fit enough to start as he continues to recover from a groin problem, while William Saliba remains sidelined with a serious back injury.Bruno Guimaraes was fit enough to make the bench against Chelsea after overcoming a minor issue, but Martin Zubimendi could be preferred in central midfield if Arteta decides to make changes.Napoli will be without Scott McTominay, who is expected to miss around a month after being ruled out for a minor heart operation to treat a mild arrhythmia.Central defenders Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci are also unavailable with knee injuries, while young striker Giovane is sidelined with a hernia problem.Kevin De Bruyne has made an impact from the bench this season but has yet to start for Napoli.Expected line-ups for Napoli v ArsenalNapoli: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Marin, Rrahmani, Spinazzola; De Bruyne, Lobotka, Anguissa; Politano, Hojlund, SantosArsenal: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz Official lineups are not available yet. They are usually announced 2040 minutes before kickoff, depending on the competition.Recent Form & Stats for Napoli v ArsenalArsenal have won all four of their competitive matches so far this season.The Gunners have scored nine goals and conceded just one across those four games.Arsenal have avoided defeat in their last nine European matchday one fixtures, winning seven.Arsenal were unbeaten in normal time across all 15 of their Champions League matches last season.Napoli have won just two of their last 10 Champions League matches.Napoli have lost their last three Champions League matches against English opposition.Where to Watch Napoli v Arsenal: TV and online streamsNapoli v Arsenal will be available to watch live on TNT Sports in the UK, with supporters also able to follow the Champions League fixture on HBO Max. The match takes place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST.Prediction for Napoli v ArsenalNapolis recent defensive problems could cause them further trouble against an Arsenal side that has looked comfortable at both ends of the pitch during the opening weeks of the season.The absence of McTominay is another blow for Allegri, while Arsenal have plenty of options in midfield and attack even if Arteta makes changes. Match PredictionNapoli 1 2 Arsenal Topics Arsenal F.C. S.S.C. 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