Prediction: Napoli vs Juventus

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Serie A’s 14th matchday is headlined by a blockbuster clash at Stadio Maradona on Sunday, as reigning champions Napoli lock horns with Juventus in a fixture steeped in history and rivalry.

Both sides have rediscovered form in recent weeks, and the narrative is enriched by the presence of managers who once thrived at their opponent’s club.

Napoli

Napoli appear to have regained their spark after a tactical reshuffle prompted by injuries. The Scudetto holders had endured a sluggish start but now boast four consecutive wins across all competitions, signaling a resurgence. Victories over Atalanta and Qarabag were followed by a Derby del Sole triumph, where David Neres’ stunning strike downed Roma and lifted Napoli level with AC Milan at the summit.

Thursday’s Coppa Italia tie against Cagliari ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic starring as both savior and scorer. Conte’s men now aim to close 2025 unbeaten at home—a feat last achieved in 1987—having gone 20 league games without defeat at the Maradona.

Adding spice to the affair, Conte, a legend of Juventus both as a player and a coach, faces his old club for the first time as Napoli boss, seeking to extend a six-match home winning streak over the Bianconeri.

Team News

Conte rested key players midweek, but Scott McTominay and Alessandro Buongiorno return.

However, injuries persist: Stanislav Lobotka joins Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa, and Billy Gilmour on the sidelines, while Alex Meret, Romelu Lukaku, and Miguel Gutierrez remain unavailable.

Neres, with five goal contributions in his last six league games, should flank Rasmus Hojlund in attack.

Juventus

It’s not just Conte who’s facing his old club – Luciano Spalletti, who led Napoli to the 2022/23 Scudetto and has a Napoli crest tattoo, is now in charge of the team at Juventus.

Once dominant in this rivalry, Juventus have lost seven of 11 league meetings with Napoli since 2020 and trail their hosts by five points. Spalletti, returning to Naples for the first time since ending their 33-year title drought, remains unbeaten as Juve boss, with four wins and three draws. His side advanced to the Coppa Italia quarters after a 2-0 win over Udinese, adding to recent victories over Bodo/Glimt and Cagliari.

Confidence is creeping back after a turbulent year, and a statement win could thrust Juve into the title conversation. Yet defensive absences and reliance on youth underline the scale of the challenge.

Team News

With Dusan Vlahovic sidelined until 2026, Jonathan David or Lois Openda will lead the line—David impressed in midweek. Michele Di Gregorio returns in goal, but Federico Gatti, Bremer, and Daniele Rugani remain out.

Kenan Yildiz, Juve’s creative spark, shoulders responsibility, though all seven of his league contributions have come in Turin.

Conclusion

Napoli’s injury woes may force a gritty approach, but their home invincibility and Conte’s tactical nous could tip the balance. Juventus, still rebuilding under Spalletti, have momentum yet lack defensive stability.

Expect a tense, tactical battle where Napoli edge closer to history with another narrow win.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet