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

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…

By Reetam Bodhak

May 10, 2026

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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.

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 for your region

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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.