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Serie A: Juventus vs Napoli
Kickoff
Time: 2023-12-09 03:45 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/DANIELE MASCOLO
Juventus are
not participating in European competitions this season, which has allowed them
to focus on the domestic league. As a result, they have demonstrated strong
competitiveness in Serie A. In their most recent league match, Juventus secured
a 2-1 away victory against Monza. They have achieved an unbeaten record of
seven wins and two draws in their last nine league matches. They are currently
in close pursuit of Inter in the standings. Under the leadership of coach
Allegri, Juventus have adopted a pragmatic tactical approach. They have shifted
away from pursuing fancy offenses and instead prioritize more direct and
effective methods. This season, a significant portion of Juventus’ scoring
opportunities have come from set pieces and crosses. This straightforward and
direct tactic provides their forwards with more opportunities to showcase their
skills. The current rapid counterattack style allows Juventus’ forwards to
fully utilize their individual abilities and scoring instincts, enabling them
to excel in grabbing crucial points.
In the
previous league round, Napoli suffered a disappointing 0-3 home defeat against
Inter. Over their last five matches, Napoli have managed only one win, one
draw, and three losses, indicating a sluggish run of form. Currently, the
defending champions find themselves 11 points behind Inter, who are sitting at
the top of the table. Following their championship victory last season, rumors
circulated about disagreements between coach Luciano
Spalletti and chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis. Eventually, Spalletti decided to
part ways with the club. Rudi Garcia was appointed as the new coach, but his
tenure lasted only 12 rounds of the league before he was dismissed. Walter
Mazzarri has taken over as the current coach of Napoli, but their performance
has not seen significant improvement under his leadership. Napoli have faced
several issues this season, including changing coaches and reported tensions
within the squad. These challenges have contributed to their struggles and the
lackluster state of the team.
Both Juventus
and Napoli possess similar strength and reputation, but their overall
performances have been markedly different this season. Juventus have clearly
outperformed Napoli, who have faced numerous challenges leading to a
significant decline in their performance. They have struggled with various
issues throughout the season as we mentioned. On the other hand, Juventus have
been in remarkable form and are undoubtedly a team to watch, given their
consistent and impressive displays on the field.
Juventus’
Last 5 Games: WDWWW
23-12-02
Monza 1-2 Juventus
23-11-27
Juventus 1-1 Inter
23-11-12
Juventus 2-1 Cagliari
23-11-06
Fiorentina 0-1 Juventus
23-10-29
Juventus 1-0 Verona
Napoli’s
Last 5 Games: LLWLD
23-12-04
Napoli 0-3 Inter
23-11-30
Real Madrid 4-2 Napoli
23-11-26
Atalanta 1-2 Napoli
23-11-12
Napoli 0-2 Napoli
23-11-09
Napoli 1-1 Union Berlin
Head To Head
Record:
23-04-24
Juventus 0-1 Napoli
23-01-14
Napoli 5-1 Juventus
22-01-07
Juventus 1-1 Napoli
21-09-11
Napoli 2-1 Juventus
21-04-08
Juventus 2-1 Napoli
Prediction: Juventus to win