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Matchday 4 · Sunday 13 September, 18:00 · Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Napoli vs Bologna: line-ups

Napoli 12 · 3 points
18:00 Sun 13 Sep
Bologna 15 · 1 points

Predicted line-ups Napoli vs Bologna

Napoli 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Napoli fielded on 5 September against Inter Milan.

1 Meret
37 Spinazzola
16 Marín
13 Rrahmani
22 Di Lorenzo
26 Vergara
68 Lobotka
99 Anguissa
27 Santos
19 Højlund
21 Politano

Last line-up for Napoli: Meret, Spinazzola, Marín, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, Vergara, Lobotka, Anguissa, Santos, Højlund, Politano

Bologna 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Bologna fielded on 6 September against Sassuolo.

1 Skorupski
23 Alhassane
3 Theate
14 Heggem
2 Holm
19 Ferguson
4 Pobega
28 Cambiaghi
21 Odgaard
10 Bernardeschi
91 Piccoli

Last line-up for Bologna: Skorupski, Alhassane, Theate, Heggem, Holm, Ferguson, Pobega, Cambiaghi, Odgaard, Bernardeschi, Piccoli

Injuries and suspensions

Napoli

  • Alessandro Buongiorno Knee injury Unavailable
  • Giovane Groin injury Unavailable
  • Luca Marianucci Knee injury Unavailable
  • Scott McTominay Heart problems Unavailable

Bologna

  • Oussama El Azzouzi Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Riccardo Orsolini Injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Napoli vs Bologna?

1 spelers
  • Jon Rowe Bologna Substitute appearance Has come on as a substitute, with 30 minutes played this season.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Napoli

  1. Rasmus Højlund Forward 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Kevin De Bruyne Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Antonio Vergara Midfielder 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Matteo Politano Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Amir Rrahmani Defender 0 goals 1 assists

Bologna

  1. Roberto Piccoli Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Artem Dovbyk Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Juan Miranda Defender 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Napoli

Player Starts Min. Form
Alex Meret 3/3 270 solid
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 3/3 270 solid
Amir Rrahmani 3/3 270 strong
Rafa Marín 3/3 261 solid
Stanislav Lobotka 3/3 259 solid
Frank Anguissa 3/3 237 poor
Rasmus Højlund 3/3 230 solid
Matteo Politano 3/3 219 strong

Bologna

Player Starts Min. Form
Łukasz Skorupski 3/3 270 mixed
Torbjørn Heggem 3/3 270 solid
Lewis Ferguson 3/3 270 strong
Nicolò Cambiaghi 3/3 216 mixed
Roberto Piccoli 3/3 210 solid
Federico Bernardeschi 2/3 206 strong
Jens Odgaard 3/3 195 mixed
Emil Holm 2/3 183 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.39 1.46
  • Predicted goals2.0
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners4.0

Team comparison

NAP home Per match BOL away
0.00 Points 0.00
1.00 Goals for 0.00
2.00 Goals against 1.00
1.39 xG for 1.46
2.15 xG against 0.75
2.0 Corners 2.0
L Home and away form L

Head-to-head record Napoli vs Bologna

37 previous meetings
20 Napoli 7 draws 10 Bologna
  • Goals per match3.27
  • Both teams scored59%
  • Over 2.5 goals65%
  • May 2026 Napoli 2 - 3 Bologna
  • Dec 2025 Napoli 2 - 0 Bologna
  • Nov 2025 Bologna 2 - 0 Napoli
  • Apr 2025 Bologna 1 - 1 Napoli
  • Aug 2024 Napoli 3 - 0 Bologna
  • May 2024 Napoli 0 - 2 Bologna
  • Sep 2023 Bologna 0 - 0 Napoli
  • May 2023 Bologna 2 - 2 Napoli
  • Oct 2022 Napoli 3 - 2 Bologna
  • Jan 2022 Bologna 0 - 2 Napoli

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Napoli vs Bologna be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Sunday 13 September at 18:00.

Who is unavailable for Napoli against Bologna?

Napoli are without Alessandro Buongiorno (knee injury), Giovane (groin injury), Luca Marianucci (knee injury) and Scott McTominay (heart problems).

Who is unavailable for Bologna against Napoli?

Bologna are without Oussama El Azzouzi (thigh injury) and Riccardo Orsolini (injury).

What formation do Napoli play?

Napoli have used a 4-3-3 formation in their last 3 matches under M. Allegri.

What formation do Bologna play?

Bologna have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 3 matches under D. Tedesco.

How did the last meeting between Napoli and Bologna finish?

On 11 May 2026, Napoli vs Bologna finished 2-3.

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