Juventus vs Napoli: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

It’s second against fifth in the Serie A 

Despite internal problems last season, Italian powerhouse Juventus are now dominating Serie A. Massimiliano Allegri’s team has continued to excel after the November international break and has earned widespread acclaim. Another victory against Napoli would send them to the top of table and many in Massimiliano Allergi’s camp have their sights set on mounting a genuine title charge in 2024.

Despite making history last season by claiming their first Serie A title since 1990, Napoli have struggled to find its footing this season under Walter Mazzarri. In their most recent match, they suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat at home against Inter Milan, adding to their recent woes. Napoli will be bracing themselves for a tricky test in Turin.

Kick-off

Friday, 8 December 2023, 7:45 PM GMT (1:15 AM IST)

Location: Allianz Stadium

Form

Juventus (in Serie A): W-W-W-D-W

Napoli (in Serie A): D-W-L-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

Vlahovic is a tall, speedy player with a knack for finishing chances. He’s also in terrific form this season, leading Juventus’s attack with 5 goals and an assist in 12 Serie A matches. He’s a complete attacking player and Juventus rely on him when it comes to holding up the ball at front, for both club and country he has scored this season.

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, was named as the Italian Footballers’ Association Footballer of the Year for his stellar showing with Neopolitans last season. Despite a tougher start to the 2023-24 campaign and recent struggles with injury, Osimhen has continued his impressive goals-per-game ratio, with six from 10 after the 14 games.

Match facts:

• Juventus are yet to suffer a single domestic defeat in Turin so far this season.
• Napoli have failed to pick up back-to-back victories since the end of October.
• Four of the last five meetings between Juventus and Napoli have finished with both teams finding the net.

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Injury & team news:

Dealing with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single Serie A appearance this season, Juventus will once again be without 31-year-old Mattia De Sciglio on Friday night. Still dealing with a muscle injury and not featuring since the end of October, Allegra’s side are still worried over the fitness of USA international Timothy Weah.

Suffering a knee injury last week, Napoli will once again be without 26-year-old defender Mathias Olivera on Friday night. The former Getafe star will be joined on the sidelines by on the sidelines by Portugal international Mario Rui here.

Head to Head

Total matches – 44

Juventus wins – 19

Napoli wins – 15

Draws – 10

Predicted lineup

Juventus predicted lineup

Szczesny; Sandro, Bremer, Gatti; Kostic, Rabio, Caviglia, McKennie, Cambiaso; Vlahovic, Chiesa

Napoli predicted lineup

Meret; Natan, Ostigard, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo; Anguissa, Lobotka, Elmas; Kvaratskheila, Osimhen, Politano

Match prediction for Juventus vs Napoli:

Riding high on a remarkable unbeaten streak in Serie A and having amassed 19 points from their last seven league matches, Juventus are poised to assert their dominance once again. Napoli, struggling with a string of setbacks, having lost three of their last four matches across all competitions, face a daunting test against the defending champions on Friday night.

Prediction: Juventus 2-1 Napoli

Telecast

India: Jio Cinema

UK: Discovery+ App, Discovery+, and TNT Sports 2.

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: Sporty TV

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