Juventus v Napoli: Matchweek 10 at Allianz Arena — confirmed starters and pre-match notes

Juventus and Napoli meet at the Allianz Arena in Torino on 2026-11-01 for a Serie A Matchweek 10 fixture, with both clubs sitting level on 14 points ahead of kick-off. Juventus are ninth in the table and arrive after a 2-0 loss to Genoa; Massimiliano Allegri will be absent from the touchline as he serves the second and final game of a two-match suspension.

Juventus have won 11 of their 16 home matches against Napoli, but have taken just two wins in their last five outings and have struggled to keep clean sheets. Luciano Spalletti will be up against his former side Napoli, who come into the game unbeaten in three matches, including a 4-3 win over Bodo Glimt in the UEFA Champions League in which McTominay scored a brace. After a 3-3 draw with AS Roma, Napoli defeated Monza 4-1 in their most recent game; Hojlund, Politano, Marin and De Bruyne found their name in the scoresheet.

Juventus’ loan goalkeeper from Tottenham Hotspur has kept three clean sheets so far and has conceded 10 goals in nine games in all competitions, having previously played in Italy with Empoli, Cagliari and Venezia. He will face a Napoli attack featuring Hojlund, Lang and Politano and will be keen to add another shutout to his tally.

Napoli have scored 11 goals across their last three matches, a run that has contributed to their recent momentum. Vicario possesses world-class lateral explosive push and is expected to be a key player for the Old Lady in the upcoming fixture.

A Uruguayan defender from Montevideo in Napoli’s ranks has prior spells with Getafe and Nacional before moving to Italy, and the source describes him as a primary defensive stalwart for Diego Forlán’s Uruguay who featured in Copa América and FIFA World Cup 2026. He will be tasked with handling Juventus wingers such as Kalulu and McKennie and uses his physical frame and timing to restrict wide attackers.

Napoli will look to use his accelerated runs upfront to create opportunities for McTominay and others, while Juventus aim to exploit home familiarity and overturn recent defensive issues. The match represents a crucial chance for either side to take all three points and climb higher in the Serie A standings.