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Juventus Turin vs. SSC Napoli
This Thursday we expect an exciting match from Serie A. Juventus Turin will host SSC Napoli at the Allianz Stadium on 06/01. Not so long ago both teams played for the championship. This season, however, Juventus Turin are only fifth and have only managed 34 points in 19 games. From a financial point of view, qualification for the Champions League would be essential for Juve.
The Neapolitans are currently third in the table. So far, they have picked up five points more than the Old Lady and would now be qualified for the top flight. The southern Italians weakened a little in the last match and have played inconsistently in the recent past. Nevertheless, we expect an exciting duel between Juventus and Napoli. Find out more about this match in our Juventus vs Napoli betting tips
Juventus – Napoli Info
– Date & Time: 06.01.2022, at 20:45 hrs.
– Venue: Turin, Allianz Stadium (41,507 spectators)
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Juventus Form & Balance Check
Juventus Turin are unbeaten in six inter-competition matches and are currently brimming with confidence once again. The Old Lady have won their last two league games against FC Bologna and Cagliari Calcio in commanding fashion and have stalked to within four points of fourth-placed Atalanta Bergamo. Juventus Turin have played to nil in a total of four of their last five league games and have recently returned to defending at the very highest level. De Ligt, Alex Sandro and Co. hardly give the opposing attackers time to breathe and are physically very present. In view of the recent victories, the Old Lady’s form curve is pointing steeply upwards.
Strong defence
Juventus Torino are currently distinguished by a stable defence, as they have been in the championship seasons under their coach Max Allegri. The Piedmontese conceded just 17 goals and defended outstandingly, especially against the smaller teams like Bologna, Cagliari and Co. Now, however, they have to face a real challenge against an offensively strong team. Nevertheless, we suspect that the in-form Juve defence will allow a maximum of one goal against Napoli, coached by Luciano Spaletti.
Juventus facts & analysis
– They are currently in fifth place in the table.
– Juventus lost their last match against Napoli with 2:1
– The Old Lady have won their last two league games 2-0
Napoli Form & Balance Check
SSC Napoli have lost three of their last four league games. In view of this, the Neapolitans are in a miserable shape. They conceded a 1-0 defeat to FC Empoli in their third last match and to make matters worse, they also suffered a 1-0 loss to Spezia in their last match. The southern Italians have been missing their star striker Victor Osimhen for some time, whose physicality and speed have caused every defender in the world great concern.
Significantly more goal-prone than at the start of the season
The Neapolitans defended first class at the start of the season but have failed to prove their stability in recent duels. The team of coach Luciano Spaletti had to replace defensive boss Kalidou Koulibaly recently. As a result, the Neapolitans were much more open from time to time and looked goal-prone. We think that this negative trend will continue against the Old Lady and Napoli will once again not be able to play to nil.
Napoli facts & analysis
– They are currently in third place in the table.
– Napoli have lost three of their last four league games
– They lost 1-0 to Spezia in their last match
Predicted line-up – last update on 4 January 2022
We expect Juventus Torino to play in their usual 4-3-3 formation. We think Paulo Dybala will move into the starting eleven in place of Morata. According to media reports, the Spaniard is on the verge of a move to FC Barcelona. According to our information, Leonardo Bonucci is absent and could be replaced by Daniele Rugani.
Coach Luciano Spaletti will most likely play a classic 4-2-3-1 formation again. We are curious to see to what extent the change rumours surrounding Insigne can become a factor in the upcoming match. The Neapolitan-born player is being courted by Toronto FC. Nevertheless, we expect him to be in the starting line-up as usual.
Juventus vs Napoli direct comparison & stats
Of the past 20 direct duels, the Juventini have won eleven, only one match ended in a draw and eight times the Neapolitans walked off the field as winners. In the direct duels between the two coaches, Max Allegri has won five times, they have drawn three times and coach Spaletti’s team has claimed three points four times. We expect an exciting match in which there is no clear favourite in our view.
– Napoli won the first leg with 2:1
– Juventus Turin are in a better shape than Napoli
– In the last two direct duels, both teams have always scored at least once
