Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

The highly anticipated Serie A match between Juventus and Napoli is set to take place at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. The clash could be a crucial test for Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti, whose position at the club is uncertain. The Bianconeri are currently 11 points behind joint leaders Lazio and Inter, having posted their worst nine-game start since 2016/17 with just 14 points so far this season.

Napoli, on the other hand, comes into the match on a high following their 4-1 victory over Monza. Their recent form has given a boost to under-pressure manager Massimiliano Allegri, who needs another positive result to ease mounting pressure. Despite their win, Napoli also has some injuries to consider, with several key players unavailable for Sunday's game.

Injury concerns have plagued Juventus throughout the early part of the season. The Turin giants have won only two matches in their last six games across all competitions, conceding at least two goals in three of those outings. Their home form is particularly concerning, with no wins in their last three home games. However, they have a slight edge in their head-to-head record, having beaten Napoli twice in their last ten meetings.

Napoli, under Allegri, have shown signs of resurgence recently. They are unbeaten in their last three competitive games, netting 11 goals in that sequence. Their attacking prowess is evident, with 12 of the 15 goals in their away league games coming after the break. The Partenopei will be looking to maintain their attacking trend in Sunday's match.

Both teams will be looking to secure a positive result in Turin. Juventus' recent form and injuries present a challenge, but they have shown they can come back from poor starts. Napoli, despite their away struggles, have shown recent attacking form and resilience. The match promises to be a closely contested affair, with the outcome likely to have significant implications for both teams' seasons.