Juventus v Napoli predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Juventus v Napoli predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	20/10/2012 18:00	full time result	Draw	3.98	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

JUVENTUS v NAPOLI PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Juventus won the league in Italy last season without losing a match. They won 13 of 19 home matches which suggests they don't always beat teams of Napoli's ability at their own ground. Juventus are also unbeaten in seven matches this season so that’s 45 matches in the league without a defeat. Napoli were fifth in the league last season but won 23 points less than their opponents at the weekend. Napoli are second to Juventus in the latest standings so this match is the most important in Italy this season to date.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Juventus have arguably the second best midfield in Europe after Barcelona. Andrea Pirlo proved himself to be an outstanding midfield player at Euro 2012 as he dominated that area of the field in several games but especially against England. Pirlo has scored three goals from the centre of midfield and his overall contribution can see Juventus have more than half of total possession. Edinson Cavani is currently the leading scorer in Serie A and another goal for Napoli at the weekend may earn his side an away point.

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Juventus are again unbeaten this season but this match will be their biggest test to date. They have not been quite as effective as last season over the early part of the current campaign and this is a match in which they might have to settle for sharing the points. In Cavani Napoli have a proven goal scorer in great form and that means an away goal is a possibility. In any case Napoli can restrict Juventus to few chances and no more than one goal.

Take the 3.98 for the draw with Pinnacle Sports.

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Napoli can avoid defeat in this key match and that means they can be backed with a minimum start. On current form these two sides are of similar ability and home advantage may not be enough to secure a win for Juventus. Their unbeaten run can continue but one point may be the most they can earn from this match. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Back Napoli with a 0.25 start at 2.31 with 188Bet.

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The total number of goals conceded by both teams is just seven in as many matches so the defensive qualities are clear. Napoli have the players to score a goal in this game but Juventus are unlikely to lose the match so 1-1 is the most obvious correct score option. In any case this match does not look a potentially open affair so chances will be restricted and the number of goals likely to total less than three.

Pinnacle Sports are 2.08 for under 2.5 goals.