Prediction: Juventus vs Napoli

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 20/21

Bookmaker: Unibet

In what looks set to be a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday night, Napoli will make the trip to Turin when they meet Juventus.

Juventus

Starting with the hosts, after having their 15-point deduction temporarily overturned earlier in the week, Juventus find themselves sat in pole position to claim a top-four finish this season. However, while the Old Lady might have extended on their Europa League adventure in midweek after edging past Sporting Lisbon thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win, Massimiliano Allegri’s side are seeking some recent stability. Eventually having to settle for a second-leg 1-1 draw in Portugal a few days ago, the Italian giants have recorded just a single win from their last five appearances across all competitions. Last seen in Serie A action putting in a toothless display away at Sassuolo as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat, Juventus will be glad to make a return to Turin here. In fact, Allegri’s side have suffered just a single Serie A defeat in front of their own supporters so far this season.

Team News

In what could be a major blow for Juventus on Sunday night, Gleison Bremer looks set to miss out after picking up a knock against Sporting Lisbon earlier in the week. However, after serving a one-match suspension last weekend, Alex Sandro is set to make a full return here.

Still dealing with a long-term injury issue, Moise Kean will not feature in Turin. While Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic might still be waiting to find the net since returning from March’s international break, the ex-Fironetina striker will lead Allegri’s attack.

Napoli

As for the visitors, while Napoli might open this weekend’s fixtures holding a commanding 14-point buffer over the chasing pack, the Azzurri do appear to be limping their way over the finish line. Shockingly crashing out of the Champions League earlier in the week after getting hit with a 2-1 aggregate defeat at the hands of fellow Italian heavyweights AC Milan, Luciano Spalletti’s side have recorded just a single win from any of their last five appearances across all competitions. Showing some rather glaring issues since returning from March’s international break, the Blues have also shown some extended defensive struggles. Marking their return from the fortnight interval with a remarkable 4-0 drumming at home against AC Milan while on top-flight duties, Napoli will be desperate to claim a vital boost when they make the trip to Turin on Sunday night.

Team News

Suffering a double injury blow as they suffered Champions League heartbreak earlier in the week, the duo of Mario Rui and Matteo Politano look set to miss out here. However, Napoli are hopeful that defender Amir Rrahmani will be able to overcome an ankle issue on Sunday night.

Likewise, Spalletti’s side should be boosted by the returns of Kim Min-jae and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa in Turin after both men served a one-match suspension last weekend.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met for their reverse Serie A meeting on January 13th, Napoli picked up a stunning 5-1 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
• However, both of Sunday’s opponents have managed to record just a single victory from any of their last five appearances across all competitions.
• Each of the last four meetings between Juventus and Napoli have finished with both teams getting on the scoresheet.
• Napoli have recorded just a single Serie A victory in Turin since way back in October 2009.
• Juventus have lost just a single Serie A defeat in front of their own supporters so far this season.

Conclusion

While we might be treated to a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday night, both Juventus and Napoli are seeking some recent stability. Watching the runaway leaders suffer major Champions League heartbreak at the hands of AC Milan in midweek, the Azzurri are desperate to claim a boost in Turin. With both sides winning just one of their last five respective appearances across all competitions, chances could come thick and fast here. It should be noted, with four of the last five meetings between Sunday’s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 20/21

Bookmaker: Unibet