Napoli vs Bologna: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on 11 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 36. Napoli arrive second in the table on 70 points with a goal difference of 19, while Bologna sit tenth with 49 points and 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. None of Napoli’s listed top scorers or assist providers are affected: R. Højlund (10 league goals, 3 assists) and S. McTominay (9 goals, 3 assists) are both available, as is key creator M. Politano (5 assists, 2 goals).

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

From an attacking-output perspective, Napoli retain their full primary goal threat and main assist source, so the impact of absences is limited. Bologna, by contrast, lose depth in both defense and attack and could be forced into rotations that may blunt their offensive options and overall balance.