Our prediction: Napoli to win @ 3.26. Juventus and Napoli are level on points but in very different moods: Juventus are in crisis after a 2-0 defeat at Genoa, while Napoli arrive on the back of a 4-1 win at Monza and 11 goals in three games. The Juventus vs Napoli clash kicks off at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday 1 November at 20:45 WAT (19:45 GMT).
Prediction table
| Market | Our pick | Odds (1xBet) | Confidence |
| Match result | Napoli or draw (double chance) | 1.67 | 66% |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.74 | 54% |
| Total goals | Over 2.5 goals | 1.96 | 50% |
| Correct score | 0-1 | 9.00 | 10% |
| Best value bet / Matchplug Pick | Napoli win | 3.26 | 34% |
Odds correct at time of writing, 1 November 2026. Prices marked ~ are estimates in line with the market, used where a live 1xBet price was not published.
Team news and form
Luciano Spalletti wanted a far better celebration for his 50th match in charge of Juventus, but he watched his side lose 2-0 at Genoa in midweek, which adds pressure on his position a year after taking over. The Bianconeri have won just two of six games since the international break (D2, L2), and their 14 points are their second-lowest after nine rounds since 2016/17. Their overall home record is positive (W3, D2, L1), but their last win at home was on 20 September, and they risk going three competitive home games without a win for the first time since October 2025.
Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri serves the second game of a two-match touchline ban after a red card, so he will watch his former club from the stands. His team have had a bumpy start, but a 4-1 win at Monza stretched their unbeaten run to three games (W2, D1), with 11 goals scored across those games, more than in the previous eight matches combined. Travelling is still a worry: Monza ended a four-game winless run away from home (D1, L3) and was only their second away win of the season.
Weston McKennie has won 11 of the last 13 matches in which he scored (D2), and Kevin De Bruyne scored Napoli’s last goal at Monza, with six of his previous eight goals coming after half-time. Juventus came through midweek with no new injuries, but a raft of first-team regulars remain out. Napoli have a fresh concern after Stanislav Lobotka went off early against Monza.
Head-to-head – Previous meetings
- Juventus lead the all-time record (W86, D51, L49)
- Juventus have won only two of the last ten meetings (D2, L6)
- Napoli +1.5 handicap has paid out in 11 of the last 12 meetings
The long-term history favours Juventus, but the recent record is strongly with Napoli.
Why we’re backing it
The case for Napoli is form and the price. Juventus have won only two of six since the break, have not won at home since 20 September, and have not scored in the opening 15 minutes of either half in Serie A this season. No team has seen fewer first-half goals in its games (8) than Juventus. Napoli have scored in eight of their nine league games and opened the scoring in seven of nine, with 12 of the 15 goals in their away league games coming after the break, which suits a patient game plan. At 3.26 Napoli are priced as a bigger underdog than their recent record suggests.
The risks are real: Napoli have won only two away games this season, Juventus still have a positive home record (W3, D2, L1) and a crisis club can respond, and Napoli’s manager is banned from the touchline. That is why the double chance is our safe pick at about 1.67 and the outright win rated at 34%.
Betting tips summary
- Safe pick: Napoli or draw (double chance) @ 1.67
- Value pick: Napoli to win @ 3.26 <-
- Long shot: Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime @ 5.30
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Juventus vs Napoli? It is very open. Juventus are slight favourites at 2.23, but Napoli have the better form and the better recent head-to-head record. Our model gives Napoli a 34% win probability against the 31% the odds imply.
What is the correct score prediction for Juventus vs Napoli? 0-1 to Napoli is our pick at 10% probability, priced at around 9.00. A 1-2 Napoli win is also likely.
What time does Juventus vs Napoli kick off? Sunday 1 November 2026 at 20:45 WAT (19:45 GMT), at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Will both teams score in Juventus vs Napoli? Yes is our pick at 54% confidence. Napoli have scored in eight of nine league games, and Juventus have conceded at least twice in three of their last four competitive games.
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