Napoli vs Bologna Match Preview: Serie A Clash on 11 May 2026

Match Context

Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, on 11 May 2026 in Serie A (Regular Season - 36). Napoli come into the fixture sitting 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 will be without two attacking options. David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. In midfield, A. Vergara (Foot Injury) is doubtful. None of Napoli’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers. Key attacking contributors R. Højlund (10 goals, 3 assists) and S. McTominay (9 goals, 3 assists), along with creator M. Politano (5 assists), are all available.

Bologna Availability

Bologna have several concerns across the pitch. In defense, K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined, N. Casale (Calf Injury) is sidelined, and M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. In attack, N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Up front, T. Dallinga (Injury) is doubtful. At the back, Joao Mario (Injury) is doubtful and L. Skorupski (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Napoli lose depth in the forward line but retain their primary attacking output through R. Højlund and S. McTominay. Bologna’s issues are more structural, with multiple defensive absences and a potentially weakened forward line if T. Dallinga does not feature.