Napoli vs Bologna Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Match Context
Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, on 11 May 2026 in Serie A (Regular Season - 36). Napoli sit 2nd on 70 points with a goal difference of 19, while Bologna are 10th on 49 points with a goal difference of 1.

Napoli Availability

Napoli have two confirmed absentees and one fitness concern.

• David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined.
• A. Vergara (Foot Injury) is doubtful.

Key attacking figures remain available: R. Højlund has scored 10 league goals with 3 assists, while S. McTominay has added 9 goals and 3 assists. Chief creator M. Politano, on 5 assists and 2 goals, is also available, limiting the impact of the forward absences.

Bologna Availability

Bologna face a longer absentee list.

• K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined.
• N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• N. Casale (Calf Injury) is sidelined.
• M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• T. Dallinga (Injury) is doubtful.
• Joao Mario (Injury) is doubtful.
• L. Skorupski (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Napoli, with 52 league goals, lose depth in attack but retain their primary scoring and creative outlets. Bologna, who have scored 42 goals, are more heavily hit in defense and attacking rotation, potentially reducing their flexibility at both ends of the pitch.