# Napoli vs Udinese Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — Conte’s Potential Farewell at Stadio Maradona With Second Place Still Up for Grabs!

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Published: 2026-05-24  
Updated: 2026-05-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Scudetto has been handed over — but Napoli still have something meaningful to fight for. **Antonio Conte’s side host Udinese at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona** on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in what could be the manager’s final match in charge. Second place in Serie A is on the line. And Udinese — who already beat Napoli once this season — will be no pushover. It’s the perfect send-off setting. Or the perfect ambush.

## Napoli vs Udinese Match Info

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Napoli vs Udinese |
| **Competition** | Serie A 2025-26 — Gameweek 38 |
| **Date & Time** | Sunday, May 24, 2026 — 5:00 PM (Local) |
| **Venue** | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples |
| **Napoli Position** | 3rd — need a point for 2nd place |
| **Udinese Position** | 10th/11th — chasing top-10 finish |
| **Broadcast** | DAZN Italy, Sky Sport Serie A, Paramount+ (USA) |

## Why This Match Still Has Real Stakes

Napoli’s title defence crumbled by mid-winter, their Champions League campaign ended before the knockouts, and Inter Milan have already lifted the Scudetto. But finishing runners-up — a **sixth top-two finish since 2016** — would be a genuinely meaningful achievement given a season ravaged by injuries.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nnpspssp-1024x683.jpg)

For **Antonio Conte**, this may be his last game in the Maradona dugout. Reports of his potential departure have swirled all spring, and a winning send-off before a possible move would be the perfect ending to a complicated second season. His Napoli went **26 home league matches unbeaten** earlier this campaign before their late wobble — the Maradona remains a fortress by any measure.

Meanwhile, **Udinese arrive with ambitions of their own**. Under the impressive Kosta Runjaic, the Friulani have had a remarkable rebuild season. A win could push them above Lazio into 9th place — and they already beat Napoli 1-0 in December’s reverse fixture, so they know a shock is possible.

## Recent Form Guide

| Team | Serie A Recent Form | Key Stat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Napoli** | D L W D L W | 12 wins and 2 draws in home games vs Udinese since 2011 |
| **Udinese** | W D W L D L | Won 1-0 at Napoli earlier this season |

Napoli have lost just **once in their last 19 Serie A meetings** with Udinese. But that one defeat? It came in this very season — making Sunday unpredictable.

## Team News & Probable Lineups

**Napoli** are boosted by the return of Matteo Politano from suspension, further strengthening an already loaded attack. Only Romelu Lukaku is definitely absent, while David Neres (ankle) is a doubt. Rasmus Hojlund — who has just completed a permanent move from Manchester United — starts after contributing a goal and two assists in his last two appearances. Kevin De Bruyne was benched last week but remains a game-changer. Scott McTominay, who scored in this same fixture last season, starts in midfield.

**Udinese** are without Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (injury) — their match-winner from December’s reverse fixture — and Hassane Kamara (suspended). Alessandro Zanoli and Nicolo Zaniolo also miss out. Arthur Atta, with three goals in his last three away games, is Udinese’s key threat.

**Napoli XI (probable):** Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; De Bruyne, Alisson; Hojlund

**Udinese XI (probable):** Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Atta, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Zemura; Gueye, Davis

## Prediction: Napoli 1-0 Udinese

History, squad quality and home advantage all point to a Napoli win. Udinese will make it tight — they always do — but Conte’s men have too much firepower when fully fit. A narrow, professional victory seals second place and gives Conte the perfect potential farewell from the [Stadio Diego Armando Maradona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadio_Diego_Armando_Maradona) — one of football’s most electric atmospheres.

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## How to Watch Napoli vs Udinese

| Country | Broadcast |
| --- | --- |
| **Italy** | DAZN Italy, Sky Sport Serie A |
| **UK** | BT Sport / TNT Sports |
| **USA** | Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo |
| **India** | Sports18 / JioCinema |

Full streaming details and live updates are available at [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: What time does Napoli vs Udinese kick off on May 24, 2026?**

A: The match kicks off at **5:00 PM local time** (Italy) on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.

### **Q: What does Napoli need to finish second in Serie A 2025-26?**

 A: Napoli need just **one point** — a draw is enough — to secure second place in Serie A and guarantee a strong seeding in the 2026-27 Champions League group stage draw.