Wayne Roney and Alan Shearer delivers a brutal scoreline prediction for upcoming Man City vs Napoli match – fans are shocked

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer have stunned football fans with a bold and brutal scoreline prediction for the Manchester City vs Napoli Champions League clash on September 18, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League legends, known for their sharp analysis, forecast a 3-1 victory for Napoli, a result that has left City supporters reeling and sparked heated debate across social media.

Their prediction comes as Kevin De Bruyne, City’s former talisman, prepares for a sensational return to face his old club with Napoli, adding emotional weight to the matchup.

Rooney, speaking on a popular podcast, cited City’s defensive vulnerabilities, noting, “They’re shaky at the back with all the new signings still gelling.” He pointed to Napoli’s attacking trio of De Bruyne , Tomminey and Lukaku as too potent for City’s revamped defense, including new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Shearer echoed this, emphasizing Napoli’s Scudetto-winning form and Antonio Conte’s tactical nous. “City’s not the same without De Bruyne’s magic in midfield. Napoli will exploit that,” Shearer said, predicting a rare Etihad upset.

Fans on X are divided, with some City supporters dismissing the prediction as “ludicrous,” while others fear Rooney and Shearer’s analysis might hold water, especially after City’s inconsistent start to the season, including a 2-0 loss to Tottenham. Napoli, meanwhile, are riding high, unbeaten in their last three Serie A matches. Despite City’s attacking firepower led by Erling Haaland, the absence of Mateo Kovačić and Rayan Cherki could hinder Pep Guardiola’s side.

As De Bruyne’s return looms, the Etihad braces for a charged atmosphere. Rooney and Shearer’s 3-1 Napoli prediction has set tongues wagging, and with Conte’s men in form, City faces a stern test to prove the pundits wrong.