Manchester City is set to host Napoli in a crucial European campaign match, with Kevin De Bruyne making his first official comeback to the Etihad Stadium. The Belgian star spent nine years with Manchester City, winning 19 major trophies, including the treble in 2023.

What to Expect from the Match

The match promises to be an emotional one for both De Bruyne and Manchester City fans, as the player returns to the stadium where he became a legend.

Manchester City currently stands at 2nd in the Premier League, with 78 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LDWWD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 2nd in Premier League | | Points | 78 | | Recent Form | LDWWD |

De Bruyne's Impact at Napoli

De Bruyne has quickly made an impact at Napoli, scoring two goals in the opening three matches of the season, including one in the last match against Fiorentina.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland. Napoli: Alex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Sam Beukema, Alessandro Buongiorno, Leonardo Spinazzola; Stanislav Lobotka; Matteo Politano, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay; Rasmus Hoejlund.

Prediction

Napoli is confident after a solid start to the season in the Italian Serie A, but it won't be easy against Pep Guardiola's side. Manchester City's last result was a 1-2 loss to Aston Villa on May 24, 2026, and the team is looking to bounce back from this defeat. The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement in the European campaign.