Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Napoli vs Bologna in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Napoli vs Bologna |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Monday, 11 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:45 BST |
| Venue | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Match Prediction: Napoli 1-1 Bologna
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 09 Nov 2025 |  Bologna vs  Napoli |
2 – 0 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 07 Apr 2025 | Bologna vs Napoli |
1 – 1 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 25 Aug 2024 | Napoli vs Bologna |
3 – 0 | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 11 May 2024 | Napoli vs Bologna |
0 – 2 | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 24 Sep 2023 | Bologna vs Napoli |
0 – 0 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Napoli come into this with the stronger recent home numbers in the supplied results, but Bologna have already shown they can frustrate them, including a 2-0 win in the most recent head-to-head. With no xG data available, the safest read is that this could be a tight game decided by which side handles the key moments better rather than by sustained dominance. Napoli’s 4-0 win over Cremonese and 1-0 win over AC Milan suggest they can still control matches at home, yet Bologna’s recent clean sheet against Cagliari shows they are capable of keeping things compact.
Bologna’s away form in the supplied league results is mixed, with a 2-0 loss at Juventus and a 2-1 win at Cremonese, so there is enough evidence for both resilience and vulnerability. Napoli’s recent draw at Como and 1-1 at Parma also point to a side that can be contained if the tempo drops. Match Prediction: Napoli 1-1 Bologna
Form Guide & Team Overview
Napoli
Napoli’s recent league form is steady rather than spectacular, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five. The standout result is the 4-0 home win over Cremonese, while the 1-0 victory against AC Milan also underlines that they can edge stronger opposition at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
There is still a slight caution flag from the 0-2 home loss to Lazio, and the 0-0 draw at Como shows they have not been free-scoring every week. Overall, though, the recent results suggest Napoli are difficult to beat and capable of keeping games under control.
Napoli Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 2 May 2026 |  Como vs Napoli |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
| Serie A | 24 Apr 2026 | Napoli vs  Cremonese |
4 – 0 | W | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 18 Apr 2026 | Napoli vs  Lazio |
0 – 2 | L | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 |  Parma vs Napoli |
1 – 1 | D | Stadio Ennio Tardini |
| Serie A | 6 Apr 2026 | Napoli vs  AC Milan |
1 – 0 | W | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Bologna
Bologna’s recent league form is more uneven, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. They have kept things tight in the 0-0 draw with Cagliari, but the back-to-back 0-2 losses to Roma and Juventus show they have struggled against stronger sides.
Their 2-0 win over Lecce and 2-1 away victory at Cremonese show they can still pick up points when the match suits them. On the evidence provided, Bologna look competitive but not especially reliable away from home.
Bologna Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Bologna vs  Cagliari |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 25 Apr 2026 | Bologna vs  Roma |
0 – 2 | L | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 |  Juventus vs Bologna |
2 – 0 | L | Juventus Stadium |
| Serie A | 12 Apr 2026 | Bologna vs  Lecce |
2 – 0 | W | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 5 Apr 2026 | Cremonese vs Bologna |
1 – 2 | W | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
Team News & Injury Report
Napoli
- Mathías Olivera (Muscle Fatigue)
Bologna
- Nicolò Casale (Calf Muscle Tear)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Napoli (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Vanja Milinković-Savić (Goalkeeper), Alessandro Buongiorno (Defender), Amir Rrahmani (Defender), Sam Beukema (Defender), Matteo Politano (Midfielder), Miguel Gutiérrez (Midfielder), Scott McTominay (Midfielder), Stanislav Lobotka (Midfielder), Alisson Santos (Attacker), Kevin De Bruyne (Attacker), Rasmus Højlund (Attacker)
Napoli’s predicted 3-4-2-1 should give them a solid base of three centre-backs with enough cover behind the ball. The two advanced attackers can support Rasmus Højlund quickly, while the midfield four should help Napoli keep control of territory and second balls.
Bologna (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Massimo Pessina (Goalkeeper), Eivind Helland (Defender), Jhon Lucumí (Defender), Juan Miranda (Defender), Lorenzo De Silvestri (Defender), Benja Domínguez (Midfielder), Federico Bernardeschi (Midfielder), Nikola Moro (Midfielder), Remo Freuler (Midfielder), Simon Sohm (Midfielder), Jens Odgaard (Attacker)
Bologna’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear structure, with two holding midfielders protecting the back four and allowing the wide players to break forward. Jens Odgaard should have support from the three behind him, which gives Bologna a route to counter if they can stay organised.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Napoli | Bologna | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli | Bologna | Alisson Santos against Eivind Helland could be important if Napoli want to stretch Bologna’s back line and create space between the full-back and centre-back. |
| Napoli | Bologna | Matteo Politano against Benja Domínguez is a useful wide duel, with both players likely to matter in transitions and in helping their side get up the pitch. |
| Napoli | Bologna | Alisson Santos is key for Napoli because he offers a direct attacking option in the predicted shape and links the midfield to the front line. |
| Napoli | Bologna | Jens Odgaard is key for Bologna because he is the main attacking reference in the 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish their best moves. |
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