Manchester City vs Napoli: Champions League prediction, team news, line-ups and how to watch on TV and online

Manchester City host Napoli on Tuesday in what could be one of the most entertaining Champions League group games in years.

City sit top of Group F with a maximum six points from their opening two gameweeks, and are yet to concede a goal as Pep Guardiola targets winning the trophy for the third time in his managerial career.

While it has been plain sailing for City so far this season, Napoli sit top of Serie A with a perfect record after seven games, with the likes of Dries Mertens certain to cause problems at the Etihad.

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Start time

Man City host Napoli at the Etihad Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm on Tuesday, October 17.

TV and live online coverage

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 3, with coverage from 7pm. BT Sport subscribers can watch the match on the enhanced video player on BTSport.com or via the BT Sport app.

You can follow all the team news and goals from 7pm with Standard Sport’s live scoreboard blog.

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Team news

Sergio Aguero is back in training as he recovers from a broken rib following a car crash in the Netherlands and could play against the Italians.

Vincent Kompany is set to miss out with a calf complaint, while Benjamin Mendy is a long-term absentee with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Predicted line-ups

Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Danilo, Gundogan, Toure, B. Silva, Sterling, Jesus, Sane

Napoli XI: Reina; Hysajs, Maksimovic, Koulibaly, Ghoulam, Allan, Jorginho, Hamsik, Callejon, Mertens, Insigne

Head to head

Man City have faced Napoli twice in the Champions League back in 2011, drawing 1-1 at home before losing 2-1 away to the Italian club.

Prediction

Betting odds (via betfair)

• Man City to win: 4/6

• Draw: 10/3

• Napoli to win: 4/1

Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of October 17 at 8.30am.