Napoli vs Juventus — Match Preview
A heavyweight Derby del Sole lights up the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday, 07 December 2025. Napoli sit high in 2nd place with 28 points, level with league leaders AC Milan, and are riding a wave of four consecutive victories across all competitions. Juventus, currently 7th with 23 points, are desperate to bridge the 5-point gap to the top. A win for Napoli confirms their Scudetto credentials; a loss for Juventus could leave them drifting dangerously away from the title fight.
Napoli vs Juventus — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 14)
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples (Capacity: 54,726)
- Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:45 CET | 19:45 GMT | 01:15 IST (Monday)
- Referee: Federico La Penna (Expected)
Napoli vs Juventus — Match Stakes
Napoli (2nd — 28 pts):
- Win → Moves to 31 pts, potentially taking 1st place if Milan slip up
- Draw → Keeps unbeaten run alive but risks losing ground to Inter & Roma
- Loss → First defeat in 5 games; allows the chasing pack to close in
Juventus (7th — 23 pts):
- Win → Jumps to 26 pts, re-entering the Top 4 conversation
- Draw → Stagnation; leaves them 5 points off the pace
- Loss → Drops 8 points behind Napoli; a massive blow to title hopes
Napoli vs Juventus — Team News
Napoli:
- Anguissa F. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Lobotka S. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Lukaku R. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Meret A. — Out (Foot Injury)
- De Bruyne K. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Gilmour B. — Out (Groin Injury)
Juventus:
- Vlahovic D. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Bremer — Questionable (Knee Injury)
- Milik A. — Out (Calf Injury)
- Koopmeiners T. — Available (Starting Midfield)
- Douglas Luiz — Out (Muscle Injury)
Napoli vs Juventus — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Napoli
- 03/12 — 2–1 vs Cagliari (Cup)
- 01/12 — 1–0 vs AS Roma (Serie A)
- 26/11 — 2–0 vs Qarabag (UCL)
- 23/11 — 3–1 vs Atalanta (Serie A)
- 09/11 — 0–2 vs Bologna (Serie A)
Juventus
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Udinese (Cup)
- 29/11 — 2–1 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
- 26/11 — 3–2 vs Bodo/Glimt (UCL)
- 22/11 — 1–1 vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 08/11 — 0–0 vs Torino (Serie A)
Napoli vs Juventus — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 25/01/2025 — Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Serie A)
- 21/09/2024 — Juventus 0–0 Napoli (Serie A)
- 04/03/2024 — Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Serie A)
- 09/12/2023 — Juventus 1–0 Napoli (Serie A)
- 24/04/2023 — Juventus 0–1 Napoli (Serie A)
Napoli vs Juventus — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Napoli (4-3-3)
Milinkovic-Savic V.; Di Lorenzo G., Rrahmani A., Buongiorno A., Olivera M.; McTominay S., Elmas E., Folorunsho M.; David Neres, Hojlund R., Lang N.
Juventus (4-2-3-1)
Di Gregorio M.; Kalulu P., Kelly L., Gatti F. (if fit), Cambiaso A.; Locatelli M., Thuram K.; Conceicao F., Koopmeiners T., Yildiz K.; David J.
Napoli vs Juventus — Impact Bench
Napoli: Simeone (Late goal threat), Spinazzola (Fresh legs on flank)
Juventus: Weah (Pace on counter), Fagioli (Control in midfield)
Napoli vs Juventus — Tactical Analysis
Napoli
Without the spine of Lobotka and Anguissa, Napoli have shifted their reliance to the verticality of Scott McTominay and the dribbling of David Neres. They will look to bypass midfield quickly, feeding Rasmus Hojlund in the channels. The high press from the front three will be key to unsettling a Juventus backline missing Bremer.
Juventus
Thiago Motta’s side faces an injury crisis in attack with Vlahovic out, meaning Jonathan David must lead the line as a false 9 or poacher. Juventus will likely sit deeper than usual, absorbing Napoli’s pressure and looking to release Chico Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz into the spaces left behind Napoli’s advancing full-backs, Di Lorenzo and Olivera.
Napoli vs Juventus — Key Battles
- Buongiorno vs David — physical duel in the box
- McTominay vs Locatelli — battle for midfield dominance
- Di Lorenzo vs Yildiz — experience vs explosive youth
- Cambiaso vs Neres — stopping the cut-inside threat
Napoli vs Juventus — Spotlight Players
Napoli — Scott McTominay
The Scot has become a fan favorite in Naples. With key midfielders injured, his box-to-box energy and ability to arrive late in the penalty area will be Napoli’s biggest weapon.
Juventus — Kenan Yildiz
The Turkish wonderkid is the creative spark Juventus needs. With Vlahovic out, the burden of creating and scoring falls heavily on his shoulders. A moment of magic from him could decide the derby.
Napoli vs Juventus — Prediction
Napoli 2–1 Juventus
Napoli’s home form and momentum give them the edge, despite their own injury list. Juventus have struggled to keep clean sheets recently, and the atmosphere at the Maradona will likely push the hosts over the line in a tight, fiery contest.
Napoli vs Juventus — Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score — YES
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely
- Double Chance — Napoli or Draw
Napoli vs Juventus — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- International: CBS Sports (USA), TNT Sports (UK), DAZN (Select Regions)
Napoli vs Juventus — FAQs
Q: When is the Napoli vs Juventus match?
A: The match kicks off on Sunday, 07 December 2025, at 20:45 CET (local time).
Q: Where is Napoli vs Juventus being played?
A: The match takes place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
Q: Is Dusan Vlahovic playing for Juventus?
A: No. Dusan Vlahovic is ruled out with a muscle injury.
Q: Is Romelu Lukaku available for Napoli?
A: No. Romelu Lukaku is out with a thigh injury.
Q: How can I watch Napoli vs Juventus live?
A: Viewers in Italy can watch on DAZN. International viewers can tune in via CBS Sports (USA) or TNT Sports (UK).
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