Juventus vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (21 September)

In search of a Scudetto since 2020, Juventus, 3rd in Serie A last year, opened a new page in its history this summer with the departure of coach Max Allegri. Fans hope to see more play following the induction on the bench of Thiago Motta, who showed great qualities on the Bologna side. The former PSG midfielder's debut is rather promising. The Bianconeri started the championship with convincing successes against Como 3-0 and Hellas Verona 0-3. On the other hand, they let points slip away during the last 2 days. Juve were held to a draw at home by Roma 0-0 before drawing at Empoli last weekend 0-0. This week, the Old Lady launched her Champions League campaign perfectly by taking over, with authority, over PSV 3-1.

Naples experienced immense happiness in 2023 by winning the Scudetto which had eluded the club since 1990. Unfortunately , the previous year proved very disappointing, as evidenced by its lackluster 10th place in Serie A. Deprived of the European Cup this season, the partners of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia want to bounce back under the leadership of the intransigent Antonio Conte. They greatly worried the fans during the first day by conceding a heavy setback on the pitch of Hellas Verona 3-0. On the other hand, Napoli has reassured everyone since with 3 successes in a row acquired against Bologna 3-0, Parma 2-1 and Cagliari last weekend 0-4.

For this meeting, Juventus remains without replacement striker Milik and Portuguese winger who arrived at the club this summer Francisco Conceiçao, injured. We must also not forget the long suspension of Paul Pogba. Finally, released at the hour mark this week in C1, defender and captain Gatti is uncertain. Against PSV, wingers Yildiz (2 assists in SA) and Nico Gonzalez both found the net. Target of criticism, striker Vlahovic (2 goals in SA) should still be renewed with, in support, handyman Koopmeiners. Former Nice player Kephren Thuram has not yet found his place in the starting 11. Juventus carried out a major summer clean-up, notably with the major departures of Chiesa (Liverpool), Szczesny (retirement) and Rabiot (without a club). Furthermore, the less important Soulé (Roma), Djalo (Porto), Huijsen (Bournemouth), Iling-Junior (Aston Villa), Kean (Fiorentina), Barrenechea (Aston Villa), De Winter (Genoa), Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro ), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Miretti (Genoa) and De Sciglio (Empoli) also left. The club, however, was strengthened with the arrivals of goalkeeper Di Gregorio (Monza), defenders Cabal (Hellas Verona) and Kalulu (AC Milan), midfielders Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) and Thuram (Nice ) and attackers Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina) and Francisco Conceiçao (Porto).

Spared by injuries since the start of the season, Napoli are still at full strength this weekend. Belgian striker Lukaku (2 goals and 2 assists in 2 SA matches) made a notable debut under his new colors. He should obviously start this weekend just like the Georgian international Kvaratskhelia (2 goals and 2 assists in SA). On the final day, important defenders Di Lorenzo and Burngiorno found the net. During the off-season, Naples lost playmaker Zielinski, who left for Inter, but also and above all the essential Osimhen, loaned to Galatasaray. Furthermore, the less important Ostigard (Rennes), Lindstrom (Everton), Cajuste (Ipswich), Natan (Betis), Demme (Hertha Berlin), Zanoli (Genoa), Gaetano (Cagliari) and Cheddira (Espanyol) also left the club. On the other hand, arrived defenders Buongiorno (Torino), Rafa Marin (Real Madrid) and Spinazzola (Roma), midfielders McTominay (Manchester United) and Gilmour (Brighton) as well as winger Neres (Benfica) and striker Lukaku (Chelsea).