The Case for Napoli: The Stadio Maradona is a fortress where Napoli have taken 7 points from 9 in the Champions League. Antonio Conte will have his side expertly drilled to exploit Chelsea’s specific weakness: defending set pieces. With Scott McTominay in goal-scoring form and the crowd behind them, Napoli have the physicality and dead-ball threat to punish any lapses from the visitors.

The Case for Chelsea: The Blues arrive with the most prolific attack in their European history, having scored in 20 consecutive continental games. Their shot volume (14.4 per game) is relentless, and individual brilliance from the likes of Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer can unlock even the tightest defenses. Napoli’s recent defensive wobbles (conceding 3 to Juventus) suggest they can be breached by Chelsea’s pace and creativity.

The Verdict: It’s Chelsea’s firepower vs Napoli’s set-piece dominance. Will the Blues’ attack overwhelm the Italians, or will Napoli’s physicality and home advantage expose Chelsea’s defensive frailties?