Napoli vs Bologna: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in Serie A Regular Season - 4. Napoli enter this fixture sitting 12th in the 2026 Serie A table with 3 points from three matches, having scored and conceded five goals. Bologna arrive in Naples in 15th place with 1 point from their opening three games, scoring two and conceding four.

With both sides looking to climb away from the lower half of the standings, this clash carries early-season significance. Napoli will aim to reassert their home strength after a mixed start, while Bologna seek their first league win of the campaign. In this context, Napoli vs Bologna stats around their direct meetings and current form offer a clear picture of how finely balanced this contest could be.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Napoli and Bologna across league and Super Cup fixtures.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Napoli wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Bologna wins: 2

Napoli vs Bologna Timeline & Historical Context

The available Napoli vs Bologna timeline highlights five competitive encounters from August 2024 to May 2026, spanning Serie A and the Super Cup. The sequence begins on 25 August 2024 in Serie A Regular Season - 2 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where Napoli established early control with a 3-0 home victory over Bologna (half-time 1-0). That result underlined Napoli’s capacity to dominate this matchup on their own pitch.

The next chapter came on 7 April 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 31 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. On that occasion, Bologna and Napoli shared the points in a 1-1 draw, with Napoli leading 1-0 at half-time before Bologna responded after the break. Just over a month later, on 9 November 2025 in Serie A Regular Season - 11, also at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna took full advantage of home conditions, defeating Napoli 2-0 after a goalless first half. That win shifted some momentum in the rivalry towards Bologna on their own ground.

The most prestigious meeting in this run came on 22 December 2025 in the Super Cup Final at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. On neutral ground, Napoli delivered a controlled performance, beating Bologna 2-0 (half-time 1-0) to lift the trophy. However, the most recent entry in the Napoli vs Bologna timeline, on 11 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 36 back at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, saw Bologna respond with a 3-2 away win after leading 2-1 at half-time. That result showed Bologna’s capacity to threaten even in Naples and keeps this rivalry finely poised heading into the new encounter.

Napoli vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers from these five matches confirm how balanced this fixture has been, with both teams enjoying key wins in different contexts.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Napoli 8 - 6 Bologna
• Average Goals per Match: Napoli 1.60 vs Bologna 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: 3 matches played here — Napoli won 2 (as home side), Bologna won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara: 2 matches played here — Bologna won 1 (as home side), Napoli won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Napoli vs Bologna Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Napoli vs Bologna last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 11 May 2026: Napoli 2-3 Bologna (Half-time: 1-2) – Serie A Regular Season - 36
• 22 December 2025: Napoli 2-0 Bologna (Half-time: 1-0) – Super Cup Final
• 9 November 2025: Bologna 2-0 Napoli (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 11
• 7 April 2025: Bologna 1-1 Napoli (Half-time: 0-1) – Serie A Regular Season - 31
• 25 August 2024: Napoli 3-0 Bologna (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A Regular Season - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Napoli Matches Results and Stats

Napoli’s early 2026 Serie A campaign has been inconsistent, with one win and two defeats from three matches. They have been relatively productive in attack, scoring five goals, but defensive lapses have seen them concede the same number. At home, Napoli have lost their only league game so far, scoring once and conceding twice, while their away record shows one win and one defeat with four goals scored and three conceded. Season to date, Napoli are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, underlining an open, high-event profile.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2

Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats

Bologna’s season to date has been more cautious offensively but also imperfect defensively. Across three Serie A matches, they have yet to win, with two losses and one draw. Bologna have scored two goals and conceded four, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara they have drawn one and lost one, scoring twice and conceding three, while their only away outing so far ended in defeat without scoring and with one goal conceded. The numbers point to a side still searching for balance in both penalty areas.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head sample, Napoli hold a narrow edge in wins and goals, particularly at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where they have taken two victories from three meetings and outscored Bologna 7-3. Bologna, however, have proven they can compete in this fixture, with two wins in the last four direct encounters, including a notable 3-2 success in Naples on 11 May 2026 and a solid 2-0 home victory on 9 November 2025. Current Serie A form in 2026 slightly favours Napoli, who have at least found the net regularly, while Bologna are still searching for their first league win and have struggled to score. Overall, the historical and recent Napoli vs Bologna stats suggest a matchup where Napoli’s attacking output and home advantage are countered by Bologna’s demonstrated ability to spring an upset in this rivalry.

Napoli vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.