Serie A· Season 2025
Match Summary
Bologna defeated Napoli 3:2. The match was played in Serie A 2025. Goals were scored by F. Bernardeschi 10′, R. Orsolini 34′ (pen.), G. Di Lorenzo 45′, Alisson Santos 48′, J. Rowe 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Napoli had 52% possession while Bologna held 48%. Napoli had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Bologna. Expected goals: Napoli 0.80 — Bologna 1.26. Napoli made 4 substitutions, Bologna made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Juan Miranda 33′).
Match Events
assist: J. Miranda
Penalty
assist: R. Hojlund
Match Statistics
Napoli had 52% possession against Bologna's 48%. Napoli registered 14 shots (5 on target) while Bologna managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–1. Fouls committed: 10–12.
Lineups
Napoli lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Antonio Conte, while Bologna deployed a 4-3-3 under Vincenzo Italiano.
Defensive Solidity
Napoli deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Bologna's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Napoli field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bologna's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Napoli start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Bologna averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Antonio Conte
Substitutes
Coach: Vincenzo Italiano
Napoli and Bologna have met 30 times — Napoli won 17, Bologna won 7, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Napoli leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 101 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.37 per match (68 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–7 in 2017.
Recent Meetings
Match Prediction
Injuries & Suspensions
Napoli
- DoubtfulDavid Neres
- DoubtfulK. De Bruyne
- DoubtfulR. Lukaku
- DoubtfulDavid Neres
- DoubtfulK. De Bruyne
- DoubtfulR. Lukaku
Bologna
- DoubtfulK. Bonifazi
- DoubtfulN. Cambiaghi
- DoubtfulN. Casale
- DoubtfulM. Vitik
- DoubtfulK. Bonifazi
- DoubtfulN. Cambiaghi
- DoubtfulN. Casale
- DoubtfulM. Vitik
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Napoli
1.62
1xBet
Draw
4.22
1xBet
Bologna
6.60
Betano
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.8
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
40%
Both teams scored
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.53 | 4.20 | 6.00 |
| Max | 1.53 | 4.20 | 6.00 |
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026