Pisa vs Napoli— Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch

Napoli need one result, one clean performance to cement their place in next season's UEFA Champions League. Standing in their way is a relegated, demotivated, and discipline-ravaged Pisa side who…

May 17, 2026
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Napoli need one result, one clean performance to cement their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Standing in their way is a relegated, demotivated, and discipline-ravaged Pisa side who haven’t beaten Napoli since January 1986. On paper it sounds straightforward — but Antonio Conte knows better than anyone that football doesn’t care about paper.

Pisa vs Napoli Match at a Glance

DetailInfo
DateSunday, 17th May 2026
Kick-off11:00 AM BST / 4:30 PM IST
VenueArena Garibaldi, Pisa, Tuscany
CompetitionSerie A 2025–26, Matchday 37
Pisa Status❌ Relegated to Serie B
Napoli Status2nd — 70 pts, Champions League spot in sight

Team News & Injuries

Pisa are in absolute disarray. Rosen Bozhinov and Felipe Loyola are suspended after red cards in their 3–0 loss at Cremonese. Add Matteo Tramoni, Calvin Stengs, Francesco Coppola, and Daniel Denoon to the injury list and manager Oscar Hiljemark is left scraping the barrel. Top scorer Stefano Moreo (6 goals) hasn’t scored from open play since January — a damning stat heading into this fixture.

Pisa vs Napoli

Napoli aren’t without problems either. Matteo Politano is suspended for this one after picking up a booking last week. David Neres and Romelu Lukaku are doubts with ankle and hip injuries respectively, while Kevin De Bruyne has an eye issue that is being monitored. The good news? Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay lead the scoring charts, and loanee Alisson Santos has found the net in two of his last three Serie A outings — albeit all at home.

Predicted Lineups

Pisa (3-5-2): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Calabresi; Leris, Marin, Aebischer, Akinsanmiro, Angori; Stojilkovic, Moreo

Napoli (3-4-2-1): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Giovane, Santos; Hojlund

Recent Form

ClubLast 5Key Stat
PisaL L L L L7 straight defeats; conceded 17 goals, scored just 2 in that run
NapoliW D L W DLost 3–2 to Bologna last week; two home defeats in last three

How to Watch Pisa vs Napoli

Our Prediction: Pisa 0–2 Napoli

Despite their recent wobble, Napoli face a toothless Pisa side with zero motivation and mounting suspensions. A clean sheet and a comfortable victory is the minimum expectation for Conte’s men — and Champions League qualification the reward. Hojlund rediscovers his scoring touch; Santos grabs a first away goal for the Azzurri.

FAQs

Q1. What time does Pisa vs Napoli kick off in India?

The match kicks off at 4:30 PM IST on Sunday, 17th May 2026. Indian fans can watch it live on SonyLIV or Sony Ten 2.

Q2. Will a Napoli win guarantee them Champions League football next season?

Yes! A victory at Pisa will mathematically seal Napoli’s top-four finish and confirm their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, regardless of other results — thanks to their head-to-head advantage over fifth-placed Roma.

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