The 14th round of Serie A will be highlighted by the highly anticipated derby between Napoli and Juventus, scheduled for Sunday at 20:45 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Two key players from Kosovo’s national team will be on opposite sides:
Amir Rrahmani for Napoli and Edon Zhegrova for Juventus.
A Special Duel Also on the Touchline
The match will also draw attention for its managerial battle.
Napoli is coached by Antonio Conte, while Juventus is led by Luciano Spalletti.
Conte previously coached Juventus from 2011 to 2014, winning three consecutive Serie A titles with the “Old Lady,” and later securing another league title with Napoli.
Spalletti, meanwhile, served as Napoli’s head coach from 2021 to 2023, famously guiding the club to the 2022/23 Serie A title, ending a decades-long drought.
Form and Standings
Napoli enter the derby in excellent form, with four consecutive wins in all competitions. The team sits second with 28 points, level with league-leaders AC Milan.
Juventus hold 23 points, currently placed seventh.
History slightly favors Napoli in recent meetings:
- Napoli have won five of their last seven matches against Juventus.
- They are unbeaten in their last six home games, keeping clean sheets in three of their last five outings.
However, Juventus also come strong into this clash, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, boasting five wins and three draws.
Historically, Juventus dominate the rivalry:
- 71 wins in Serie A against Napoli — the most by any team.
- 228 goals scored, also a record against the Neapolitans.
Across all official encounters, the teams have met 184 times:
- Juventus lead with 85 victories
- Napoli have 48 wins
- 51 matches ended in a draw.
Other Key Match of the Weekend
Another interesting fixture this round is Inter vs. Como, played on Saturday at 18:00. Inter sit third with 27 points, while Como follow closely in fifth place with 24 points.
