Juventus and Napoli meet on Sunday evening with 14 points each, but the context of the two teams is very different. The Bianconeri, after the victory against Lecce, fell 2-0 at Marassi against Genoa, while the Azzurri won 4-1 in Monza, recovering three points and demonstrating a convincing performance after the draw with Roma.
For Luciano Spalletti, yesterday's match was a hard blow. Despite the victory against Lecce, the defeat against Genoa highlighted problems with energy, organization and conviction. The team produced very little, conceding numerous chances and not even managing to equalize. The absences do not explain the consistency of the unacceptable performances, and the next match in Turin could prove particularly difficult for the coach.
Massimiliano Allegri, on the other hand, comes to direct comparison with a decidedly more favorable climate. Napoli scored four goals in Monza, with goals from Hojlund, Politano, Rafa Marin and De Bruyne, and were able to close the gap on Juventus. Allegri was not present on the bench, replaced by Marco Landucci due to disqualification, and decided not to show up in Turin, giving up the appeal against the two matchdays imposed after the Napoli-Rome. His club, however, arrives at the match in a better mood.
In summary, the two teams have earned the same 14 points in nine matchdays, but Juventus is in a crisis phase, while Napoli is showing more solid form. The direct comparison in Turin will be crucial to define who will have the upper hand in this ranking battle.