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 sitting 2nd on 70 points with a goal difference of 19, while Bologna are 10th on 49 points and a goal difference of 1.

Napoli Availability

Napoli face several concerns in attack and midfield. David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined, removing a key centre-forward option. A. Vergara (Foot Injury) is doubtful. From the league’s team season statistics, Napoli’s leading scorers R. Højlund (10 goals, 3 assists) and S. McTominay (9 goals, 3 assists) are both available, so the core of their attacking output remains intact despite these absences. M. Politano, the team’s top assist provider with 5 assists, is also available.

Bologna Availability

Bologna have a longer absentee list across the pitch. 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, which could force a change in goal.

Impact Summary

Based on team season statistics, Napoli’s main attacking threats are available, limiting the damage of their injuries. Bologna’s issues are more structural, with multiple defenders and their first-choice goalkeeper either sidelined or doubtful, potentially weakening their defensive stability more than Napoli’s attacking depth.