Napoli vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (3 March)

Last year, Napoli experienced immense happiness by winning the Scudetto, the club's first since 1990. Unfortunately, this 2023/2024 financial year is far from being of the same ilk. Victor Osimhen's teammates are currently only in 9th place in Serie A. With 8 points out of 4th place, they should have difficulty qualifying for the next Champions League. On the other hand, obtaining a European qualification remains possible 4 points behind 6th. This week, Naples delivered a real recital to Sassuolo during a late match 1-6. This result ended a series of 3 matches without success: 2 draws and 1 defeat. In the Champions League, the protégés of Francesco Calzona, who was inducted onto the bench in February, held off at home to Barça in the round of 16 first leg 1-1.

Deprived of the European Cup this season, Juventus in takes the opportunity to play at the top of the table in Serie A. Nevertheless, for a long time in the fight with Inter for obtaining the Scudetto, the Old Lady is today completely lost, 12 points behind Inter. The Piedmontese team is currently 2nd in the ranking and finds itself in a very favorable position to access the next Champions League, 11 units more than 5th. Last weekend, the Bianconeri managed to beat Frosinone 3-2 at home. They thus put an end to a bad dynamic of 4 matches without a victory, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Still present in the Italian Cup, Juventus will face Lazio in the semi-final.

For Naples, the striker who arrived at the club this winter Ngonge is still forced to withdraw this weekend. This is also the case for potentially starting midfielder Cajuste. On the other hand, the coach can count on his Nigerian striker Osimhen (11 goals and 3 assists in SA) who has shined since his return from the African Cup of Nations. After scoring against Barça and Cagliari, he scored a hat-trick this week against Sassuolo. Alongside him, wingers Politano (6 goals and 5 assists in SA) and Kvaratskhelia (8 goals and 4 assists in SA) should take their place. Starting on the last day, winter recruit Traoré could this time start on the bench. Since his arrival on the bench, Francesco Calzona has not made a major tactical revolution at Napoli.

The Juventus squad is very reduced for this meeting. Indeed, we find in the infirmary the important defender Danilo, the long-term absentee De Sciglio as well as the long-term absentees Perin and Kean. All these beautiful people were joined by senior midfielders Rabiot and McKennie and starting striker Chiesa. In addition, midfielder Fagioli continues to serve his suspension because of his involvement in a sports betting affair while Paul Pogba received a 4-year suspension this week for doping. To compensate for the absences in the midfield, winter recruit Carlos Alcaraz could start this Sunday evening. Author of a double and an offering last weekend, Dusan Vlahovic (15 goals and 4 assists in SA) is proving essential this season.