Napoli vs Bologna

Napoli arrive having struggled recently, losing their last three matches across all competitions, including a narrow home defeat in the Champions League. Their Serie A form has also dipped with consecutive losses following an opening win. Bologna have found points hard to come by, failing to win any of their five most recent matches. Their away record is particularly challenging, as they have lost each of their five latest away fixtures.

Napoli have historically had the edge in this fixture, winning two of their last three meetings with Bologna. The most recent encounter between the two sides at this venue ended in a home win for Napoli.

• Napoli are managing a long list of absences, with six players ruled out and one in doubt.
• Bologna enter the match with two players confirmed out due to injury.
• Napoli have lost their two most recent matches played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
• Bologna have lost five consecutive away matches, including three from previous seasons.

Napoli have the advantage of recent history at this venue, though their current form is a concern after three straight defeats. Bologna have struggled significantly on their travels and will need to improve their defensive record to take anything from this encounter. Napoli look better placed to control the game, but recent results suggest this could be a tight contest.