Napoli vs Bologna prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Italy
In the 36th round of the Italian Serie A, on May 11, 2026, Napoli will face Bologna. The hosts are expected to secure only a victory.
Napoli vs Bologna: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Naples, after a disappointing 2023/2024 season, invited Conte—and a year ago won the title race over Inter. Now, on one hand, Antonio has added the Super Cup, but on the other, the Italians failed to reach the Champions League playoffs and have dropped positions in Serie A, trying at least to retain second place. Especially after failing to score against Como, ending with a goalless draw.
The team from "Renato Dall'Ara" stadium did not perform well in the last Champions League and dropped to ninth place in Serie A, but finished that season with a cup victory. This year, they did better in the Europa League, but in the quarterfinals, the Italians faced the favorite, Aston Villa, and lost with no real chance. Domestically, their performance remained similar to last year: they stayed in the upper half of the table, but with no claims to European spots. Recently, they've faltered, including a loss to Roma and failing to score against Cagliari.
The reigning champions are still strong: with an average of 1.49 goals scored per match, they concede just 0.94 to opponents. Orsolini and company average 1.2 goals scored, but concede slightly less, 1.17, per game.
Head-to-Head: Napoli vs Bologna
In their last five meetings, both clubs have two wins each.
The hosts are noticeably stronger and are unlikely to slip up again. We back them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.87).
Napoli vs Bologna: Key Stats and Trends
- Napoli have won six of their last nine matches
- 49% of Napoli's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.43
- Bologna have lost five of their last eight matches
- 43% of Bologna's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.37
Napoli vs Bologna: Probable Starting Lineups
Napoli play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Milinković-Savić – Buongiorno, Rrahmani, Olivera – Gutierrez, McTominay, Lobotka, Politano – Alisson Santos, De Bruyne – Højlund. David Neres and Vergara are injured.
Bologna play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Ravaglia – Miranda, Lucumí, Hellann, Džortea – Pobega, Freuler, Zom – Cambiaghi, Castro, Orsolini. Vitik is definitely out and Cambiaghi may also miss the match.
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