Pisa vs Napoli: Serie A Clash Preview

Match Context

The Serie A clash at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani in Pisa kicks off on 17 May 2026. Pisa enter round 37 bottom of the table in 20th place with 18 points and a goal difference of -41, while Napoli sit 2nd on 70 points with a goal difference of 18, pushing for Champions League qualification.

Pisa Availability

Pisa face multiple absences. R. Bozhinov (Red Card) is sidelined. D. Denoon (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. F. Loyola (Red Card) is sidelined. M. Tramoni (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. In addition, F. Coppola (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. C. Stengs (Inactive) is doubtful. The defensive line is particularly hit with Bozhinov, Denoon, Loyola and Coppola all affected.

Napoli Availability

Napoli also have key names missing. David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. K. De Bruyne (Eye injury) is doubtful. However, leading scorer R. Højlund (10 league goals, 4 assists) and second-top scorer S. McTominay (9 goals, 3 assists) are both available, preserving Napoli’s main attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Pisa’s already modest attack (25 goals in 36 matches) loses creativity and depth from midfield and wide areas. Napoli, with 54 league goals, are without two high-profile forwards in David Neres and R. Lukaku, but retain the core of their attacking output through R. Højlund, S. McTominay and provider M. Politano.