Napoli vs Bologna Preview: Serie A Clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Match Context

Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, on 11 May 2026 in Serie A (Regular Season - 36). Napoli sit 2nd on 70 points with a goal difference of 19, while Bologna are 10th with 49 points and a goal difference of 1.

Napoli Availability

Napoli have several concerns in attack. David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. A. Vergara (Foot Injury) is doubtful. None of these absences are suspension-related. Key attacking figures remain available: R. Højlund has 10 league goals and 3 assists, while S. McTominay has added 9 goals and 3 assists from midfield, underpinning Napoli’s 52 goals in 35 matches.

Bologna Availability

Bologna face a longer absentee list. 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. There are no confirmed suspensions, but the defensive and attacking depth is clearly affected.

Impact Summary

Napoli’s main attacking output, led by Højlund and McTominay, is intact despite losing Neres and Lukaku. Bologna, who have scored 42 times in 35 games, risk a reduced threat with Cambiaghi and possibly Dallinga missing, and defensive stability could also suffer without Casale and Vitik.