Napoli vs Juventus – team news, match facts and probable lineups

Napoli and Juventus prepare to lock horns in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night, with the former vying for their 14th title overall in the domestic competition, and the first of any silverware available, so far, this season. Both sides are coming on the back of draws in their respective second leg semi-final encounters, going on to book a place in Rome under rather nervy circumstances.

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Napoli vs Juventus

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Kick-off: 22:00

Where: Stadio Olimpico

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Probable Lineups

Team News

  • Napoli will be without semi-final hero David Ospina for the final showdown after he picked up a yellow card in the encounter against Inter.
  • Alex Meret will come on a replacement for Ospina in Napoli’s the starting XI.
  • Gennaro Gattuso is also sweating over the fitness of Kostas Manolas and Kevin Malcuit, who were also missing for the second leg of the semi-final last week.
  • Aside from Giorgio Chiellini and Aaron Ramsey, Maurizio Sarri has a fully fit squad at his disposal and will be aiming to win his first trophy in the Italian top-flight.
  • Gianluigi Buffon will continue between the sticks for Juventus but Juan Cuadrado could replace Danilo in the right-back position.
  • Douglas Costa and Paulo Dybala started in the semi-final and Juventus are expected to name the same forward line, alongside Ronaldo, this time around.

Match Facts

  • There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Napoli’s last six games in the Coppa Italia.
  • Napoli have seen over 2.5 goals in their last four matches against Juventus in all competitions.
  • Juventus are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in the Coppa Italia.

Previous Meetings

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