Napoli away has turned into a genuine nightmare fixture for Juventus in recent years. What was once a classic Serie A showdown has become one of the Bianconeri’s toughest tests — and the numbers make for painful reading.
IlBianconero detail how, on Sunday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Juventus will face not only the league leaders and reigning Italian champions but also the weight of bitter recent history. For several seasons now, their trips to Naples have ended in disappointment, often with defeats that marked low points in the club’s modern era.
The 5–1 Defeat That Still Hurts
Among the many setbacks, the 5–1 loss during the 2022/23 season remains etched in memory. In that clash, Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus managed to stay in the game at half-time, trailing 2–1 with chances to equalise, but collapsed after the break. Napoli, managed by Luciano Spalletti — now in charge of Juventus — humiliated their opponents with a dominant performance.
That night saw Angel Di Maria net for Juve, while Victor Osimhen scored twice and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Amir Rrahmani, and Eljif Elmas joined him on the scoresheet. Of the side that played, only Bremer, Locatelli, McKennie, and Kostic remain in the current squad, all of whom started that match.
Six Successive Defeats in Naples
The Bianconeri’s negative run in Naples now stands at six consecutive defeats, stretching across multiple managers. From Maurizio Sarri to Thiago Motta, every Juventus coach in recent years has returned empty-handed from the Stadio Maradona.
Recent results in Naples:
– 2024/25: Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Motta)
– 2023/24: Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Allegri)
– 2022/23: Napoli 5–1 Juventus (Allegri)
– 2021/22: Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Allegri)
– 2020/21: Napoli 1–0 Juventus (Pirlo)
– 2019/20: Napoli 2–1 Juventus (Sarri)
A Long Wait for Victory
Juventus’ last win away to Napoli came all the way back in the 2018/19 season — during Allegri’s first spell in charge, when the club lifted their eighth consecutive Scudetto. That night, the visitors triumphed 2–1 thanks to goals from Miralem Pjanic and Emre Can.
Only three players — Pinsoglio, Perin, and Rugani — remain from that squad, though none featured in that match.
Napoli’s Fortress Form in 2025
Adding to the challenge is Napoli’s remarkable home record in 2025. Under Antonio Conte, they remain unbeaten at the Maradona throughout the calendar year. Since their last home defeat — a 1–0 loss to Lazio on 8 December 2024 — Napoli have recorded 15 wins and 5 draws in front of their fans.
Juventus will therefore need a near-perfect performance to end their six-year drought in Naples, but with Luciano Spalletti leading them back to his former stadium, motivation will not be in short supply.
