Insight and Analysis: Juventus vs Napoli Serie A 2022 Match Prediction
Juventus vs Napoli Serie A 2022 Match Prediction, Injuries/Suspension, Match Facts, Team News, Preview and Where to Watch.
Prior to the winter break, Juventus went on a five-match Serie A (SA) unbeaten streak (W4, D1), putting them back in contention for European qualifying.
They’re speculating that 2022 will be a terrific year for them.
They lead 1-0 at halftime in all five of those games.
Although doing so here won’t guarantee anything, since they were ahead by the same score at half-time in their 2-1 H2H setback earlier this season.
If they can improve on the three home league wins ‘to nil’ they’ve managed in their previous four SA fixtures, they’ll keep their European aspirations alive (L1).
They’ve also beaten Napoli in recent years, having lost only one of the last 11 SA H2Hs they hosted (W9, D1).
Nonetheless, Juventus will have to try to retain their domination despite the absence of several key players, including Georgio Chiellini, who is suffering from Covid-19.
However, their absences pale in contrast to Napoli’s, who have been sidelined due to a combination of Covid-19 and injuries.
International call-ups and suspensions will leave them unable to choose a team that is similar to their first option.
They’ve struggled recently after going 12 games without losing in South Africa at the start of the season.
Following that, they only won twice (D1, L4) and only scored once in their last three games (W1, L2).
However, for a squad in desperate need of a boost to start the New Year, they can take comfort in their away form, since they have only lost one SA road game this season (W6, D2).
And they’ve won each of their last four such matches (W2, D1, L1).
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Juan Cuadrado has scored in two of Juventus’ previous four league games, and despite not scoring against Napoli, he has three assists.
Matteo Politano of Napoli scored the opening goal for his team against Juventus earlier this season.
Hot Stat
In each of Juventus’ last five league games, there has been exactly one goal in both half.
Team News
Juventus
Due to the absences of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, Daniele Rugani will start in defense. On Thursday night, though, Federico Chiesa and Paulo Dybala will be involved.
Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks.
Napoli
Napoli are missing ten players due to COVID, AFCON, and bans, and will most likely call up players from the U19 squad for this match.
Axel Tuanzebe has joined the club from Manchester United, but he will not be available until after this match.
Lorenzo Insigne is on the verge of joining MLS club FC Toronto at the end of the season.
Match Facts
There have been fewer than 2.5 goals scored in Juventus’ last eight games (Serie A).
In all competitions, Juventus has won 8 of their last 9 home encounters against Napoli.
Juventus has held a clean sheet in six of their last eight encounters (Serie A).
In five of their last seven encounters, Juventus has won both halftime and fulltime (Serie A).
Juventus has scored at least two goals in six of their last seven home encounters against Napoli in all competitions.
12 of Napoli’s previous 13 away matches have ended in a draw (Serie A).
In Napoli’s last three games, there have been fewer than 2.5 goals scored (Serie A).
In their last five games, Juventus has gone undefeated (Serie A).
Prediction
Juventus moved up to fifth place in the league after a 2-0 win against Cagliari a fortnight ago. Even though they’ve won four of their last five games, they haven’t been particularly convincing.
Before the break, Napoli suffered again another unlucky home defeat, this time against Spezia.
And, despite missing several key players and Luciano Spalletti for their journey to Turin, will strive to bounce back.
Neither of these sides can afford to lose, which might make for a tense match, despite Juve’s tiny advantage.
Where to Watch
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