Napoli vs Bologna prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 13, 2026
Serie A Italy
In the 4th round of Serie A on September 13, 2026, Napoli will face Bologna. The home side are determined to beat a challenging opponent.
Napoli vs Bologna team news and expert analysis
The Naples giants reclaimed the Scudetto after a one-year wait the season before last. The 2025/2026 campaign was also a solid one: they finished second and won the Italian Super Cup. However, they failed to reach the Champions League play-offs, and Conte subsequently left. His replacement, Allegri, began with a victory over Genoa, but his new side then lost at home to Como and away to Inter. In the Champions League, they also failed to pick up a single point against Arsenal, losing 0-1.
The club from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara finished eighth with 56 points in 2025/2026, outside the European qualification places. Under new manager Tedesco, they made a poor start to the summer, suffering defeats. Against Sassuolo in September, they at least salvaged a draw, scoring in the 90th-plus minute to make it 2-2.
Napoli are averaging 1.67 goals scored and conceded per game this season. Their upcoming opponents are scoring just 0.67 goals per match while conceding 1.33.
Head to Head matches: Napoli vs Bologna
The sides have recorded two wins apiece in their last five encounters.
The visitors are unlikely to have much chance of picking up points — Napoli will be determined to end their poor run. We are backing them to win at home (odds – 1.80).
Napoli vs Bologna: key statistics and trends
- Napoli have lost three matches in a row
- 67% of Napoli's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.33 goals per game
- Bologna have lost two of their three matches
- 33% of Bologna's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.0 goals per game
Napoli vs Bologna: Possible starting lineups
Napoli play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Meret - Olivera, Marin, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo - McTominay, Lobotka, Zambo-Anguissa - Lang, Højlund, Politano
Bologna play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Skorupski - Alhassan, Heggem, Helland, Holm - Ferguson, Pobega - Cambiaghi, Odgaard, Bernardeschi - Piccoli
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