Juventus vs Napoli: Match preview, possible lineups, time and where to watch the game

Juventus vs Napoli

Juventus vs Napoli: Match preview, possible lineups, time and where to watch the game

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:03 - 08.12.2023

This encounter promises to be a gripping clash between two of Italy's top football teams.

The highly anticipated Serie A match between Juventus and Napoli is set to take place on December 8, 2023, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. 

This encounter promises to be a gripping clash between two of Italy's top football teams.

Recent Forms and Team News

Juventus, currently second in the Serie A standings, have been defensively solid this season, conceding only nine times in the first 14 rounds. 

Despite their strong defence, Juventus have struggled in the attack, scoring the fewest goals of any team in the current Serie A top six. 

Osimhen and Insigne were fond of each other as teammates at Napoli.
Osimhen and Insigne were fond of each other as teammates at Napoli. (Photo Credit: Imago)

They will be without Timothy Weah and Mattia De Sciglio due to injuries, but Alex Sandro and Danilo are back, likely starting on the bench.

Napoli, the defending champions, have faced a slump recently. They are significantly strengthened by the return of striker Victor Osimhen, who made his first start in two months last weekend. 

However, they are dealing with injury concerns of their own, with Mathias Olivera, Mario Rui, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo possibly missing the game.

Probable Lineups:

Juventus: Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Nicolussi Caviglia, Rabiot, Kostic; Chiesa, Vlahovic.

Juventus vs Napoli

Napoli: Meret; Rrahmani, Ostigard, Natan; Politano, Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski; Raspadori, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia.

Key Players

For Juventus, the spotlight will be on forwards Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, while Napoli's hopes will largely rest on the shoulders of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Historical Head-to-Head Record

Juventus has a mixed record against Napoli in recent times, having defeated them just once in their last seven league meetings. Napoli, on the other hand, has lost 70 Serie A games to Juventus, a joint-highest alongside Inter Milan.

Playing Styles and Tactics

Juventus, under Massimiliano Allegri, are known for their pragmatic approach, relying heavily on a robust defensive setup. Napoli, managed by Walter Mazzarri, has traditionally been more attacking, but they have struggled for consistency this season.

Betting Tips and Predictions

While predictions in football are always tricky, experts suggest a low-scoring affair, with under 3.5 goals being a likely scenario. Some predictions lean towards a Juventus victory, considering their home record, but a draw cannot be ruled out given the stakes and the recent forms of both teams.

Time and Where to Watch

The match time is 8:45 pm WAT, and for Nigerian viewers, it's best to check local sports channels for live coverage closer to the match, like SuperSports.

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