Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 CET
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
Competition: Serie A – Matchday 14
The lights are bright, the atmosphere is electric, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Tonight, Serie A’s fiercest rivalry reignites as Napoli hosts Juventus at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
This isn’t just a match; it’s a chess match between two managerial giants. Antonio Conte faces his former club, while Luciano Spalletti returns to the stadium where he delivered a historic Scudetto—this time, sitting in the opposition dugout. With Napoli flying high in the table and Juventus desperate to close the five-point gap, this “Sunday Night Calcio” promises drama, tension, and elite football.
The History: A Rivalry Renewed
The Bianconeri and the Partenopei share a rivalry deeply rooted in the North vs. South divide, but recent history has favored the Neapolitans on their home turf.
- Fortress Maradona: Napoli has won their last 7 home league matches against Juventus.
- Recent Form: Napoli enters the fray with confidence (W-W-L-D-W), sitting 2nd in the table. Juventus, currently 7th, is fighting for consistency (W-D-D-W-W) but remains unbeaten in their last five.
- The Conte Factor: Antonio Conte’s side has been imperious at home this season, turning Naples into a fortress once again.
Probable Lineups
Injuries have ravaged both squads, forcing tactical reshuffles from both Conte and Spalletti.
SSC Napoli (3-4-3) Conte is forced to improvise in midfield due to the absences of Lobotka, Anguissa, and Kevin De Bruyne.
Juventus (3-4-2-1) Spalletti is missing his talisman Dusan Vlahovic and defensive rock Gleison Bremer, likely deploying a fluid system to compensate.
Team News & Injuries
Napoli: The hosts are navigating a midfield crisis. Stanislav Lobotka and Frank Anguissa are major doubts, while star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne remains sidelined. However, the form of Scott McTominay has provided a crucial engine in the middle of the park.
Juventus: The Old Lady is without her spearhead, Dusan Vlahovic (adductor), and key defenders Bremer and Gatti. All eyes will be on Canadian striker Jonathan David, who steps up to lead the line in Vlahovic’s absence.
Match Odds & Prediction
The bookmakers see this as a tight affair, tipping the hosts slightly due to their formidable home record.
- Napoli Win: 2.45 (+145)
- Draw: 3.05 (+205)
- Juventus Win: 3.30 (+230)
- Prediction: 2-1 Napoli.
- Insight: Despite the injuries, Napoli’s intensity at home under Conte usually proves too much for visiting sides. Expect a high-energy battle where the midfield duel between McTominay and Thuram decides the outcome.
