Napoli have won five of their last eight meetings with Juventus, losing only one. In fact, la Vecchia Signora have lost each of their last six visits to Naples, dating back to 2019, despite having one three of their previous six trips south.
Napoli vs Juventus preview
During the 2010s, Juventus won nine consecutive Serie A titles, a level of dominance Calcio had never seen before. In more recent times though, four different clubs have won a Scudetti in the last six years, with champions Napoli now seeking back-to-back titles for the very first time.
Well, after 13 matches, Antonio Conte's team are joint-top of the table, having claimed massive victories both of the last two weekends. Last Sunday night, the Partenopei beat Roma 1-0 at the Olimpico in the Derby del Sole; David Neres bursting in-behind to score, having been played in by Rasmus Højlund. A week earlier, Neres also scored twice during a 3-1 home win over Atalanta.
All of this leaves the champions on 28 points, behind leaders AC Milan by virtue of head-to-head only, albeit both Roma and Inter are just one point adrift. On Wednesday night, Conte's team needed a penalty shootout to oust Cagliari from the Coppa Italia, but their primary focus is on league business. Napoli are unbeaten in 17 Serie A home games, winning five out of six this season, most notably beating Inter, so will they pick up three more points at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona?
As for Juventus, having not won the Scudetto since 2020, they start the weekend down in seventh, seeking to cut the five point gap that exists between them and the leaders. Their miserable start to the campaign saw the old lady give Igor Tudor the axe, in a reverse of 16th century events, replaced by Luciano Spalletti, the man who led Napoli to a their first Serie A title in 33 years back in 2023.
Well, since arriving in Turin, Spalletti is yet to taste defeat in seven matches across all competitions. In Serie A, following underwhelming draws with strugglers Torino and Fiorentina, la Vecchia Signora did come from behind to beat Cagliari last weekend; Kenan Yıldız scoring both. The Bianconeri then ousted Udinese 2-0 in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday, suggesting they may have just turned a corner.
Juventus are Napoli's most-hated rivals, as they represent the northern establishment against which they rebel, but Spalletti remains a beloved figure in Naples, which should make for a peculiar atmosphere. On the pitch, everything points towards a home win from this Sunday night clash.
Napoli vs Juventus head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 184.
- Napoli Wins: 48. Draws: 51. Juventus Wins: 85.
Napoli team news
Following recent poor results, most notably demolished 6-2 by PSV in the Champions League, Antonio Conte has reverted to his favouite formation feature a back three, and this has paid off.
However, he is still without Alex Meret, Miguel Gutiérrez, Bill Gilmour, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku who are all injured.
Alessandro Buongiorno, Amir Rrahmani, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Stanislav Lobotka, Rasmus Højlund and in form David Neres were all rested in the Coppa Italia, but will return here.
Napoli predicted lineup vs Juventus: (3-4-2-1): Milinković-Savić; Rrahmani, Beukema, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Olivera; Neres, Lang, Højlund.
Napoli player to watch vs Juventus
Scott McTominay has scored five goals so far this season, most recently on target against Qarabağ, so can the Scotland international net against Juventus for the first time?
Juventus team news
Luciano Spalletti returns to Naples without Bremer, Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, Arkadiusz Milik and Dušan Vlahović, limting his options at both ends of the pitch.
Like his opposite number, he too will deploy a back three, potentially featuring Weston McKennie at wing-back and Jonathan David leading the attack, the latter chosen over Loïs Openda.
Spalletti is attempting to repurpose Teun Koopmeiners as a centre-back, to help Juventus build up from defence, but this'll be a serious test of the Dutchman's defensive capabilities.
Juventus predicted lineup vs Napoli: (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Koopmeiners, Kalulu, Kelly; McKennie, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceição, Yıldız, David.
Juventus player to watch vs Napoli
Kenan Yıldız is Juventus' main man, taking his tally to five goals for the campaign thanks to last weekend's brace, now seek to both beat and score against Napoli for the very first time.
Napoli vs Juventus prediction
As already mentioned, we're backing Napoli for victory, likely to make home advantage count and prove to be simply stronger than this Juventus team still in transition: Napoli 2-0 Juventus.
Napoli vs Juventus FAQs - Serie A
How to watch Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A on TV channel?
Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & 4 + DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ & fuboTV.
- Canada: TLN & Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada
How to watch Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A on live streaming?
Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+ & DAZN UK.
- USA: Paramount+ & fuboTV.
- Canada: TLN+ & fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Napoli vs Juventus in Serie A?
Napoli vs Juventus takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).