Napoli vs Juventus Tips: Best Bets as Spalletti returns to Naples
Sunday’s headline clash in Serie A pits defending champions Napoli against a Juventus side led by a familiar face.
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona – a stronghold that hasn't seen a home defeat in almost exactly a year – prepares to welcome back Luciano Spalletti, the man at the helm for Napoli’s historic 2022/23 Scudetto.
Now in the Juventus dugout, Spalletti brings a side unbeaten since he took charge yet one that still languishes outside the European places.
In the opposite corner stands Antonio Conte, a Juventus legend now at the helm in Naples and seeking to overcome his own poor record against his former club.
Napoli are flying high after a statement win away to former league leaders Roma, though they still trail AC Milan on head-to-heads going into Matchday 14.
With subplots galore and crucial points on the line, this is a fixture that promises fireworks. Here are our best bets for the occasion…
Tip 1 – Napoli to win @ 11/8
The case for a Napoli victory is built on the formidable foundation of their home form.
The Partenopei are unbeaten in any competition at the Maradona since a narrow 1-0 loss to Lazio on 8th December 2024. The psychological edge that year-long run provides is immense.
This dominance is particularly pronounced against Juventus, who haven't tasted victory in Naples since March 2019. That’s six consecutive seasons the Old Lady have been forced to return to Turin empty-handed.
While Juve are unbeaten under Spalletti their away form this season has followed a peculiar pattern of three unbeaten followed by three losses then another three unbeaten.
That sequence suggests a loss could be on the horizon – and there are few tougher places to visit.
Furthermore, Juventus have managed just a single win in the last eight meetings between these two giants regardless of venue.
While Conte’s personal record against the Bianconeri is patchy – with two wins from 10 – one of those victories came in his most recent encounter and, with a glimpse of top spot on the line, he'll be desperate to prove a point or three.
Tip 2 – Both teams to score @ 49/50
History tells a compelling story here: in the last 11 years of this match-up in Naples, both teams have found the net on all but two occasions.
It’s a trend that has continued this season, with BTTS landing in four of Napoli’s six Serie A home games.
While Napoli are a scoring machine, Juventus have shown significant defensive frailties on their travels, having conceded in all of their last eight matches on the road.
Spalletti’s arrival has steadied the ship and instilled a newfound belief, making it highly probable they will contribute to the scoresheet as they have in every game bar one under his tenure.
Napoli, fresh from dismantling the league leaders and overcoming Cagliari in the Coppa Italia midweek, will be full of attacking intent.
Juventus, a pale imitation of the dominant sides of old but somewhat rejuvenated under their new boss, know a goal here would be a huge statement.
At a shade under Evens, BTTS warrants serious consideration either on its own or as part of a Bet Builder.
Tip 3 – Scott McTominay & Kenan Yildiz 1+ shots on target each @ 9/4
This player-focused tip combines consistent performers from both sides.
For Napoli, Scott McTominay has become a formidable attacking threat from midfield. The Scot has registered 13 shots on target in his 11 Serie A starts this term, and this 1+ shots on target selection has landed in four of his last five league outings.
With Kevin De Bruyne's continued absence affording him more licence to get forward, the reigning Serie A MVP’s eye for goal is a major asset, as proven when this very tip landed in last weekend's win over Roma.
For Juventus, Turkish prodigy Kenan Yildiz is a constant menace.
He averages exactly one shot on target per game across all club and country matches this season. And his threat is ever-present whether he starts or comes off the bench; a three-shots-on-target cameo as a sub against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League demonstrated just that.
Yildiz also has a history of testing the Napoli keeper, having managed at least one shot on target in both of his league appearances against them last season.
With these two sides averaging almost 30 attempts at goal per Serie A game between them, backing Yildiz and McTominay to hit the target with just one apiece could merit investment at over 2/1.
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Odds correct at time of publication but subject to change
