Liam Duckstein
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Juventus host Napoli in the Italian Serie A on Sunday 1 November 2026, and the predicted lineups for both sides are shaped as much by who is missing as by who is in form. Ahead of kickoff, a long absentee list at both clubs raises real selection questions for Luciano Spalletti and Massimiliano Allegri, particularly in attack for Juventus and at the back for Napoli. With so many changes forced rather than chosen, the team news is arguably the bigger story here than the formations themselves.
Juventus Predicted Lineup
Juventus are projected to line up in a 3-4-2-1, the shape Spalletti prefers at this club, built from the team’s last six matches. This is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – and two names underline that continuity: Guglielmo Vicario has started all six matches used here, and Weston McKennie has done the same in midfield. Across the rest of the XI, starts cluster around four or five, suggesting Spalletti has settled on a core group even as individual roles shift ahead of this one.
Juventus predicted XI: Guglielmo Vicario; Gleison Bremer, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti; Weston McKennie, Douglas Luiz Soares, Andrea Cambiaso, Pape Matar Sarr, Kerim Alajbegovic, Teun Koopmeiners; Randal Kolo Muani
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 25 | Guglielmo Vicario | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Gleison Bremer | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 15 | Pierre Kalulu | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 4 | Federico Gatti | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 22 | Weston McKennie | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 12 | Douglas Luiz Soares | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 20 | Andrea Cambiaso | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 29 | Pape Matar Sarr | 4/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 17 | Kerim Alajbegovic | 3/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 8 | Teun Koopmeiners | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Randal Kolo Muani | 5/6 | 3/3 |
Predicted Napoli Line-up
Napoli’s predicted line-up points to the 3-5-2 that Allegri favours, drawn from the club’s last six matches. The side is largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match, though it is not quite as settled as Juventus’s. Giovanni Di Lorenzo has started every one of the six matches used here, and Rasmus Hojlund has started each of his last three, pointing to an attacking role he is unlikely to lose in Napoli’s expected XI for this fixture.
Napoli predicted XI: Alex Meret; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Rafael Marin Zamora, Amir Rrahmani; Scott McTominay, Frank Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, Stanislav Lobotka, Billy Gilmour; Rasmus Hojlund, Matteo Politano
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Alex Meret | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 22 | Giovanni Di Lorenzo | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 16 | Rafael Marin Zamora | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 13 | Amir Rrahmani | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Scott McTominay | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 99 | Frank Anguissa | 3/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 11 | Kevin De Bruyne | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 68 | Stanislav Lobotka | 3/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 6 | Billy Gilmour | 2/6 | 0/3 |
| F | 19 | Rasmus Hojlund | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 21 | Matteo Politano | 4/6 | 3/3 |
Injuries and Suspensions
Francisco Conceicao, Nicolás Iván Gonzalez, Kenan Yıldız, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator, Kamil Grabara and Zeki Çelik are out injured, while Arkadiusz Milik is unavailable through suspension. That list hits Juventus hardest in attack and midfield, where three forwards and three midfielders are missing from contention. Nick Woltemade, with three starts in the matches used here, looks the likeliest player from the bench to provide forward cover.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Conceicao | F | injured | Shoulder injury |
| Arkadiusz Milik | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Nicolás Iván Gonzalez | M | injured | Calf Injury |
| Kenan Yıldız | F | injured | Foot injury |
| Khephren Thuram | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Manuel Locatelli | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Jeff Ekhator | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Kamil Grabara | G | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Zeki Çelik | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
Benoît Badiashile, Costantino Favasuli, Leonardo Spinazzola, David Neres, Alisson Santos and Alessandro Buongiorno are out injured for Napoli. The absences are concentrated in defence, where three of the six unavailable players operate, thinning Allegri’s options at the back. Mathias Olivera, who has started twice in the matches used here, is the bench defender best placed to step in.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoît Badiashile | D | injured | Wound |
| Costantino Favasuli | M | injured | Thigh problems |
| Leonardo Spinazzola | D | injured | Thigh problems |
| David Neres | F | injured | Thigh problems |
| Alisson Santos | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Alessandro Buongiorno | D | injured | Jumpers knee |
How We Predict These XIs
These predicted lineups are built from each team’s most recent matches – six apiece here – with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones, so current form counts for more than results from weeks back. Anyone confirmed injured or suspended is removed from contention before the XI is built. This remains a projection rather than an announcement, and the predicted line-up for either club can change once the official team news for Juventus vs Napoli is released closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Juventus and Napoli?
Guglielmo Vicario is projected in goal for Juventus, having started all six matches used in this projection. Alex Meret is projected for Napoli, though he missed the most recent match.
What formations are Juventus and Napoli expected to line up in?
Juventus are projected in a 3-4-2-1 under Luciano Spalletti, while Napoli are expected to use Massimiliano Allegri’s preferred 3-5-2.
Who is unavailable for Juventus and Napoli?
Juventus are without nine players through injury or suspension, including Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yıldız, while Napoli have six absentees, among them Alessandro Buongiorno and David Neres.
When do Juventus and Napoli play, and where can I find the predicted lineups and team news?
Juventus host Napoli in the Italian Serie A on Sunday 1 November 2026, with the predicted lineups and team news for both sides set out above ahead of kickoff.