Two of the biggest teams in Italy square off in a clash with massive implications for the Serie A title race in 2024-25 this weekend.
Napoli will have the important home field advantage when they welcome Juventus, as they look to continue their winning sequence to move six points clear at the summit.
The Old Lady won’t be fazed by the challenge after going 21 matches without defeat this season, but a win will be required to move into the Champions League spots.
Napoli vs Juventus Odds
Napoli will be the preferred selection based on the BetXchange odds this weekend, as they are currently available at 61/60.
A win for the Old Lady is available at 59/20, while the draw is priced up at 43.20. It should be an entertaining match between the Italian giants, and that is reflected in the over/under markets, with over 2.5 goals being able at 31/20, and under the same benchmark priced up at 14/25.
Both teams to score could be another interesting selection at the odds of 59/50.
Team News
Thiago Motta will have a number of returning stars available this weekend, including Dusan Vlahovic. However, Arkadiusz Millik remains unavailable due to a calf injury. Defenders Bremer and Juan Cabal are also out for the remainder of the season.
The league leaders could be back to full strength this weekend, as Alessandro Buongiorno could be fit enough to return to the starting line-up after making a full recovery from his injury.
Head-to-Head Record
Juventus holds the esteemed record of having recorded more wins and scoring more goals against Napoli than any other side.
The Old Lady have recorded 71 wins in the 157 Serie A meetings. However, recent fixtures don’t make for as impressive reading.
Napoli have won six of their last ten against the Old Lady, and they have won each of their last five against Juventus in Naples. In fact, Juventus have recorded just two wins in the last ten Serie A encounters between the sides.
Napoli to Stretch Advantage
Antonio Conte’s Napoli come into this round in excellent recent form, winning each of their last six matches to move three points clear of Inter Milan at the summit.
A major signal of intent was put down last weekend after recording a dramatic 3-2 win over Atalanta. The win also marked just the third time that Napoli had reached 50 points in their opening 21 Serie A matches at the start of the season.
Inconsistent Old Lady
There’s no denying that Juventus have been a tough team to beat in Serie A this season, as they are the only remaining side sporting an unbeaten record. However, draws have continued to plague their chances of a Champions League finish.
But, huge confidence would have been gained from their recent performances, which included an excellent 2-0 home win over AC Milan last Saturday. Backing up that performance is the big challenge for the Old Lady in Naples.
Napoli vs Juventus Prediction
The fact that Juventus have been difficult to beat this season makes it hard to bet against them.
However, Napoli’s dominant winning run has seen them claim victories in 16 of their last 21 matches. Therefore, the preference is for the hosts to extend their advantage at the summit.
