The match between Napoli and Bologna will take place on May 11th at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Match Preview
Four teams are vying for the final three Champions League qualifying spots in Serie A.
Italy, with an extra Champions League berth, will see either Juventus, Bologna, Atalanta, or Roma miss out.
Napoli starts the weekend in 8th place with 51 points, while Bologna sits in 4th place with 64 points.
Napoli drew 1-1 against Udinese last weekend in Serie A, a match they hoped to win against a relegation-threatened team. They took the lead in the 51st minute, but Udinese equalized in the 92nd minute to share the points.
This draw extends Napoli’s winless streak to 4 Serie A fixtures, including a 1-0 loss to Empoli and draws against Frosinone and Roma at home.
Despite recent struggles, Napoli remains difficult to defeat, unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 league matches.
Napoli is unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 home Serie A games, but they won only 1 of their last 6 fixtures at home. Both teams have scored in 7 of Napoli’s last 8 home league matches.
Bologna arrives at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following a 0-0 draw against Torino last weekend.
Bologna might be disappointed with their lack of chances, managing only 1 shot on target in the entire match.
This draw extends Bologna’s unbeaten run to 7 Serie A fixtures, including wins against Salernitana and Empoli and draws against Frosinone and Monza, plus a 3-1 win against Roma.
Bologna has seen both teams score in 2 of their last 3 games and is unbeaten in their last 7 away Serie A matches. They won 4 of their last 6 league games on the road.
Team News & Updates:
Napoli is without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Leander Dendoncker, and Giacomo Raspadori due to injuries, with doubts over Pierluigi Gollini’s fitness.
Bologna travels without Lewis Ferguson and Adama Soumaoro, both injured.
Prediction & Analysis:
With Champions League aspirations on the line, Napoli and Bologna are primed for a fierce contest.
While Napoli seeks to rediscover winning form, Bologna aims to extend their unbeaten streak and bolster their top-four position.
Napoli’s strong home record, coupled with Bologna’s resilience on the road, sets the stage for an intriguing battle.
Expect both teams to showcase attacking prowess, with goals likely from both ends.
Despite Bologna’s potency in front of goal, Napoli’s home advantage may tip the scales in their favor.
In a closely contested encounter, we anticipate a hard-fought draw, with both Napoli and Bologna finding the back of the net.
- Napoli 2-2 Bologna
