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06.11. (Sun) 20:45 Napoli - Juventus

Antonio Conte - Juventus (Getty Images)
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PROBABLE LINE-UPS

NAPOLI

De Sanctis
Cannavaro, Fernandez, Campagnaro
Maggio, Dzemaili, Inler, Dossena
Hamsik, Lavezzi
Cavani
JUVENTUS

Buffon
Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini
Marchisio, Pirlo
Pepe, Vidal, Vucinic

Matri

Switzerland international Blerim Dzemaili will replace the injured Walter Gargano in the centre of midfield while Salvatore Aronica's absence will force coach Walter Mazzarri to reshuffle his back three. Marco Donadel is still nursing a thigh injury which has kept him sidelined since pre-season while Mario Santana is suspended.

Antonio Conte has almost a full squad to choose from, with Emanuele Giaccherini the only player unavailable for Sunday's crunch clash. Alessandro Matri will keep his place up front while Pepe, Arturo Vidal and Mirko Vucinic will be supporting the lone striker.

DID YOU KNOW
  • Napoli have not lost to Juventus in their past four Serie A encounters (W3 D1) and have outscored the Old Lady 11-5 during that span.
  • Walter Mazzarri's men are currently riding a four-game home winning streak against Juve.
  • Napoli scored five goals in their two meetings with the Turin outfit last season.
  • Juventus are the only remaining unbeaten team in Serie A this season (W5 D4).
  • Antonio Conte's men have conceded just two goals on their road travels this term.
  • The Bianconeri have scored in eight of their first nine games to start the 2011-12 campaign.

Prediction
The San Paolo cauldron will be simmering on Sunday but Juventus will do just enough to escape with a point and keep their unbeaten record intact.
Editor's Prediction
Napoli 2-2 Juventus