The big match in Italy’s Serie A this weekend takes place in Naples, as Napoli bid to get their forgettable campaign back on track when they host Juventus. The visitors will also be looking for more consistency in the league after ending their four-game winless run last weekend with a late winner.
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It has been a season to forget in Serie A for Napoli this term, as their title defence has ended with a whimper. The side from Naples are also looking hard-pressed to make it into the Champions League positions at this stage, as they sit down in ninth and eleven points behind the top four spots.
Their form throughout the season has been concerning. Napoli have won just ten of their 25 matches in the league this term, and their struggles have continued since the winter break after winning just once in their last five matches. They also come into this weekend after playing out two straight draws, which has seen their winless record in the competition stretch to three matches. More will be expected from their big players when the Old Lady visit Naples this weekend.
It has been a resurgent season for Juventus to this point, but they are just shy of truly challenging for the top flight title. They come into this round of matches sitting nine points behind Inter, but that gap could be extended to 12 points if Inter land a win in their midweek game in hand.
Juventus ended their four-game winless run in the competition last weekend as they scored a dramatic late winner to secure maximum points at home against Frosinone. In the context of their Champions League push, that was a huge win, as it opened up an eleven-point gap over fifth-place Atalanta.
Napoli vs Juventus Head to Head
Juventus landed a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture this season, which ended a four-game winless run against their rivals in the league. Napoli still holds a healthy advantage based on recent meetings after winning three of the last five.
The home side are also unbeaten in their last four matches against the Old Lady in Naples, with the last win for Juventus at Napoli coming in March 2019.
Napoli vs Juventus Team News
Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli remain sidelined due to suspensions. Meanwhile, West McKennie, Adrien Rabiot, Danillo, and Moise Kean will also be unavailable for this showdown in Naples for Juventus.
The home side almost have a fully fit squad to select from this weekend, with their only injury concern being Cyril Ngonge, who is doubtful to return in time for this fixture in Serie A on Sunday.
Napoli vs Juventus Betting Trends
Napoli’s dominant home record that led them to the Serie A title has evaded them this term, as they have won just five of their 12 matches in Naples this term. Interestingly, they have allowed more goals against in their home matches than they have on the road.
Juventus have been strong on the road throughout the season, recording eight wins, and suffering just two defeats from their 13 matches. Low-scoring affairs have been common between these two sides, with three of the last four seeing under 2.5 goals being scored.
Napoli vs Juventus Prediction
Injuries are beginning to pile up for Juventus, and their midfield was a huge concern in their fortunate win over Frosinone last weekend. Wins in Naples have been hard to achieve for the Old Lady since 2019, and despite their impressive record on the road this term, it could be most wise to side with the home victory on Sunday.
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