We would expect a pronounced gulf in form between these sides based on results so far, with Napoli leading Bologna by 16 points.
- Napoli have the most scored goals (22) in Serie A
- Bologna have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in Serie A
The hosts Napoli saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Champions League. This match was also played here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Bologna have had more rest.
Napoli form and stats
Napoli have played 4 Serie A games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-0 (wins-draws-losses).
Napoli's previous match was a Champions League game also played at their own arena, finishing 4-2 versus Ajax. The home side are looking to build on that result. The striker Kvaratskhelia was announced as "man of the match" for Napoli with a rating of 7.8/10. Kvaratskhelia scored one goal, served one assist and hit one key pass.
In the game before, an away victory in the Serie A match versus Cremonese with a 4-1 scoreline.With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (9 in 4 games), Napoli's attacking play is working. Napoli have only conceded 2 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Bologna form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Serie A travels is 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
Bologna's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Sampdoria that finished 1-1. Lucumi, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.45. Lucumi hit one key pass and won 8 of 10 duels.
A 0-3 defeat away at Juventus before that.A quick return to home after this game, as Bologna are hosting Cagliari in the Coppa Italia only four days away.
The attacking power of Bologna when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 4 league matches away. Bologna have conceded 9 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Napoli have won every one of the 4 latest matches versus this team. Something to take note of?Top Goalscorers
  M. Arnautović 6 goals |   K. Kvaratskhelia 5 goals |  M. Politano 3 goals |
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| Napoli | Bologna | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 22 | 9 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 9 | 14 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 75% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 67% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 75% | 44% |
| 44% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 11% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 67% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 33% |
| 6.1 | 7.5 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.6 |
| 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 1.3 | 1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 19.2 | 21.5 | 24 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 10.5 | 12.3 |
| 6.4 | 6.8 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.5 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| 38% | 33% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 33% | 27% |
| 10.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15.5 | 15.8 | 14.8 |
| 3.2 | 3.2 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8 | 7.8 | 5.1 |
- All of Bologna's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Bologna have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Bologna have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Bologna have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in Serie A
- Bologna have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Bologna have yet to win a game away.
- Bologna haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Napoli have not yet lost a game.
- Napoli have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Napoli have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Napoli have scored more than double the goals of Bologna.
- Napoli have the most scored goals (22) in Serie A
- Napoli have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Napoli haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Napoli | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | Atalanta | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Lazio | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 20 |
| 4 | Udinese | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | Milan | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 6 | Roma | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Inter | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | Juventus | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 9 | Sassuolo | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 10 | Torino | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 11 |
| 11 | Salernitana | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 12 | Monza | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 10 |
| 13 | Fiorentina | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 9 |
| 14 | Empoli | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Spezia | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 | Lecce | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 17 | Bologna | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 7 |
| 18 | Hellas Verona | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -9 | 5 |
| 19 | Cremonese | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -12 | 3 |
| 20 | Sampdoria | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -12 | 3 |
