Napoli 2-1 Juventus: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Napoli 2-1 Juventus in the Serie A on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Napoli secured a 2-1 victory over Juventus in Serie A. The hosts took an early lead when Rasmus Højlund scored in the seventh minute, assisted by David Neres, setting a positive tone that built on Napoli’s recent form of three straight league wins before this match. Juventus, coming off a mixed run with only one win in their last four games, struggled to respond in the first half despite equal possession.

The game shifted in the second half as Juventus equalised through Kenan Yıldız in the 59th minute, assisted by Weston McKennie, briefly turning the momentum after their halftime substitution. Napoli regained control, however, with Rasmus Højlund netting his second goal in the 78th minute to seal the win. This result extends Napoli’s strong streak, contrasting with Juventus’s ongoing inconsistency in recent outings.

The match saw evenly split possession at 50% each, but Napoli dominated in set-piece opportunities with nine corners compared to Juventus’s zero, highlighting their greater threat from dead-ball situations. Juventus edged out in successful dribbles with 75 to Napoli’s 61, suggesting they were more effective in individual battles, while both sides recorded one assist apiece, reflecting limited creativity overall. Discipline was relatively good with Napoli picking up two yellow cards and Juventus one, and no red cards issued.

Napoli used three substitutions, including Leonardo Spinazzola coming on for Mathías Olivera at 70 minutes, Matteo Politano replacing David Neres at 80 minutes, and Antonio Vergara for Noa Lang at 86 minutes. Juventus made five changes, starting with Jonathan David replacing Juan Cabal at 46 minutes, followed by Filip Kostić for Andrea Cambiaso at 71 minutes, Fabio Miretti for Francisco Conceição and Loïs Openda for Kenan Yıldız both at 76 minutes, and Edon Zhegrova for Khéphren Thuram at 82 minutes. No penalties were taken, and there were no injury-time goals, keeping the focus on regulation-time action.

Napoli struck first with Rasmus Højlund’s goal in the seventh minute, assisted by David Neres, which gave them an early edge. Juventus fought back after the break, equalising through Kenan Yıldız in the 59th minute with an assist from Weston McKennie, following their halftime substitution of Jonathan David for Juan Cabal. Discipline issues arose with yellow cards for Alessandro Buongiorno at 33 minutes and Sam Beukema at 70 minutes for Napoli, and Pierre Kalulu at 52 minutes for Juventus.

The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Rasmus Højlund scored again to restore Napoli’s lead. Key substitutions influenced the flow, such as Leonardo Spinazzola replacing Mathías Olivera at 70 minutes for Napoli, and Juventus’s multiple changes including Filip Kostić for Andrea Cambiaso at 71 minutes, which aimed to boost their attack but ultimately fell short.

Napoli lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, allowing them to balance defensive solidity with attacking width, where partnerships like David Neres assisting Rasmus Højlund proved effective early on. Rasmus Højlund led the front line with his brace, while Mathías Olivera contributed from the back before being replaced by Leonardo Spinazzola. Noa Lang and David Neres added flair on the flanks until their substitutions for Antonio Vergara and Matteo Politano respectively.

Juventus deployed a 3-5-2 setup, focusing on midfield control and wing-back play, with Weston McKennie’s assist for Kenan Yıldız highlighting their counter-attacking potential. Kenan Yıldız made an impact up front before Loïs Openda replaced him, while Andrea Cambiaso provided width until Filip Kostić came on. Khéphren Thuram anchored the midfield before Edon Zhegrova’s introduction, and Francisco Conceição added creativity prior to Fabio Miretti’s substitution.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Rasmus Højlund, who stood out with his two goals that proved decisive in Napoli’s victory. Despite recording zero assists, big chances created, or key passes, his clinical finishing in the seventh and 78th minutes directly shaped the result. Højlund’s performance underlined his importance in the attack, capitalising on opportunities without needing extensive creative support.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Juventus (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Roma (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Atalanta (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Bologna (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Como (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Cagliari (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Fiorentina (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Torino (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Cremonese (A)

Napoli have just defeated Juventus 2-1, maintaining their position at the top of the table with 31 points after a run of four consecutive league wins. This strong form, following only one loss in their last five games, positions them well as they chase continued success in Europe and domestically. Their next match is against Benfica on 2025-12-10 at 20:00, where they will aim to build on this momentum against an opponent whose current standing is yet to be confirmed.

Juventus have just lost 2-1 to Napoli, leaving them in seventh place with 23 points after a patchy run featuring only one win in their last five league matches. This defeat extends their inconsistent form, with draws and a loss highlighting the need for improvement to climb the table. Their next fixture is against Pafos FC on 2025-12-10 at 20:00, offering a chance to regain confidence against an opponent whose position is currently unconfirmed.

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