# Napoli vs Bologna Match Preview, Prediction, Lineups, Timings, Teams, and How to watch: Can the Azzurri Seal Champions League Fate at Maradona?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/napoli-vs-bologna-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-10  
Updated: 2026-05-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s late May, the Serie A title race is done — Inter Milan took the Scudetto — but Napoli still have something massive to play for. With three games left and a Champions League spot not yet mathematically secured, Antonio Conte’s side simply cannot afford to slip up. Enter Bologna: mid-table, out of Europe, and carrying a three-game goal drought. On paper, this looks straightforward for the Partenopei. But football rarely follows the script.

## Napoli vs Bologna: Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Napoli vs Bologna |
| **Competition** | Serie A 2025/26 — Matchday 36 |
| **Date & Time** | Monday, 11 May 2026 — 18:45 UTC (00:15 IST, 19:45 CET) |
| **Venue** | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples |
| **Referee** | Marco Piccinini |

## Current Form & Table Standing

| Team | Position | Points | Last Match |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Napoli | 2nd | 70 | 0-0 vs Como (02/05) |
| Bologna | 9th | 49 | 0-0 vs Cagliari (03/05) |

Napoli have won 20 of their last 28 Serie A home matches, losing just once. Bologna, meanwhile, haven’t scored in any of their last three Serie A fixtures since exiting the Europa League.

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## Team News & Predicted Lineups

**Napoli** — Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo returned to the bench last week and could start. Only Romelu Lukaku and David Neres remain sidelined. Rasmus Højlund leads the line with 10 Serie A goals; Scott McTominay is on nine and hunting double figures.

**Napoli XI (3-4-2-1):** Milinkovic-Savic; Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Beukema; Di Lorenzo, Anguissa, McTominay, Gutierrez; Politano, De Bruyne; Højlund

**Bologna** — Vincenzo Italiano’s side experiment with a false nine, but Jens Odgaard hasn’t delivered. Riccardo Orsolini is the leading scorer (8 goals), but has never netted in 13 league games against Napoli.

**Bologna XI (4-2-3-1):** Pessina; De Silvestri, Helland, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Bernardeschi, Sohm, Dominguez; Odgaard

## Prediction

History heavily favours the hosts. None of the last 12 league meetings in Naples have ended level — Napoli have won nine of them. Conte’s record against Bologna is extraordinary: nine wins from 16 encounters, including seven of the last eight duels. With Bologna unable to find the net and Napoli desperate for three points, expect a controlled home win.

**Predicted Score: Napoli 2-0 Bologna**

## How to Watch Napoli vs Bologna

- **Italy:** DAZN (live at 19:45 CET)
- **UK:** DAZN UK
- **India:** Sports18 / JioCinema
- **Global streaming:** Check [Serie A’s official broadcast partners](https://www.legaseriea.it/en) for your region

For live scores and stats, follow [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com) or FotMob.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What time does Napoli vs Bologna kick off in India?**

 The match kicks off at 00:15 IST (midnight into Tuesday, 12 May 2026), so set those alarms! It’s a late-night treat for Indian football fans.

### **Q: Has Napoli confirmed their Champions League spot yet?**

Not mathematically, but they hold a six-point lead over fifth-placed Roma with three games left. A win against Bologna would go a long way toward sealing that top-four place.