Try all of the match particulars and stats as Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus face Napoli within the Supercoppa Italiana.
The Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia performs host to the Italian Tremendous Cup remaining between Juventus and Napoli on Wednesday evening.
Final season’s Serie A and Coppa Italia winners meet for the thirty third version of the annual winter contest. A primary trophy in 2020/21 is at stake right here in what we count on to be one other hotly contested affair between previous rivals.
The final time these sides met was within the Coppa Italia remaining in June. Upon settling for a 0-0 draw after regular time, Napoli defeated Juventus 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win the competitors for the sixth time in Rome.
Juventus Kind & Stats
The file eight-time Italian Tremendous Cup winners arrive on the again of a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan. They had been outplayed at San Siro and had been maybe lucky to not lose by a much bigger scoreline, despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo had a objective dominated out.
Juventus at the moment are 10 factors behind runaway Serie A leaders AC Milan. And whereas they’ve a sport in hand, the stress is on Andrea Pirlo. The rookie coach can not afford to lose to Napoli. Doing wouldn’t solely value him a primary trophy, nevertheless it may derail a few of the promising progress made in latest weeks.
Merih Demiral’s harm additionally leaves the Bianconeri supervisor with few choices for protection. Matthijs de Ligt, Juan Cuadrado, and Alex Sandro all stay out with COVID-19. He additionally examined Dejan Kulusevski alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in coaching, implying he may begin the 2 of them collectively.
All eyes will certainly be on Ronaldo to provide the products. The ahead has a knack for starring within the large moments and has made virtually half of the Bianconeri’s league objectives, regardless of lacking three video games. His expertise in large finals may additionally show a invaluable asset.
Key Workforce Stats
- Didn’t win their final 2 video games in all competitions.
- Didn’t beat Napoli of their final 2 video games in all competitions.
- Gained 13 of their final 18 video games in all competitions (D3 L2).
- BTTS in 4 of their final 6 video games in all competitions.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has made 22 objective contributions in solely 19 video games throughout all competitions (19 objectives, 3 assists).
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 19 objectives in 30 appearances in membership cup finals.
Napoli Kind & Stats
Napoli pulverized Fiorentina 6-0 on Sunday to make it three wins in a row throughout all competitions. Lorenzo Insigne (x2), Diego Demme, Hirving Lozano, Piotr Zielinski, and Matteo Politano had been all heading in the right direction.
Gennaro Gattuso’s males have gained 4 of their final 5 video games (D1) to leapfrog the likes of Juventus into third-place within the Serie A desk. They’re presently 9 factors adrift of pacesetters AC Milan, however with a sport in hand.
Like Juventus, nevertheless, Napoli are with out key males. Victor Osimhen and Fabian Ruiz stay out with COVID-19, whereas Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna have struggled for health. Kevin Malcuit, in the meantime, stays sidelined.
Though the Partenopei are in glorious kind and have crushed Juventus of their two conferences, together with final season’s Coppa Italia remaining. They’ve additionally gained every of their final 4 finals towards the Previous Woman.
Key Workforce Stats
- Gained 4 of their final 5 video games in all competitions (L1).
- Crushed Juventus of their final 4 cup remaining conferences.
- Bought the league’s greatest defensive file (16 objectives conceded).
- BTTS in 5 of their final 6 video games in all competitions.
- Lorenzo Insigne has scored 5 objectives in his final 5 league video games.
Workforce Information
Juventus
Out: Juan Cuadrado, Alex Sandro, Matthijs de Ligt, Paulo Dybala, Merih Demiral.
Doubts: N/A.
Napoli
Out: Victor Osimhen, Fabian Ruiz.
Doubts: Dries Mertens and Andrea Petagna
Predicted Line-up
(Notice: The picture will change to the official XI as soon as they’re each introduced)
High Goalscorers in Serie A
Head-To-Head File
Juventus boast an 82-42 benefit over Napoli in 173 encounters, together with 49 attracts. The groups final met within the 2020 Coppa Italia remaining, which Napoli gained in a penalty shootout.
Under are some head-to-head stats on every group’s latest kind within the Serie A.
Match Information