Bologna vs Napoli: Score Prediction, Lineups, and Match Analysis

JawaPos.com – Both teams played to a goalless draw in their respective European fixtures midweek. Bologna and Napoli are now set to resume their Serie A campaigns this Sunday (9/11) as they clash at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

While neither the Rossoblu nor the Partenopei have managed to build significant momentum in their European journeys this season, both sides have been gaining positive energy, steadily climbing the ranks in Italy’s top flight after 10 rounds of matches.

Bologna currently sits in an impressive fifth place with 18 points, having scored 16 goals and conceded just eight. This stellar performance has fueled their ambitions to challenge for a coveted Champions League spot alongside Italy’s traditional giants.

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Adding to their confidence, Vincenzo Italiano’s squad remains unbeaten in their last five matches. This impressive run provides a significant morale boost as they aim to overcome the visiting team, who are currently leading the league table.

The Rossoblu have also maintained an impeccable home record, remaining undefeated in front of their passionate supporters. This makes them a potential stumbling block for Napoli, especially considering the visitors have only managed goalless draws in their last two outings.

Antonio Conte should promptly address these issues by making tactical adjustments and changes to his squad’s attacking strategy. This is crucial if Napoli is to break Bologna’s formidable unbeaten record at the Stadio Dall’Ara, a fortress proving difficult for any visiting side to conquer.

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With 22 points at the top of the league, the Partenopei face the looming threat of being overtaken by three formidable challengers—AC Milan, AS Roma, and Inter Milan—should they fail to secure points. Even a draw could see them slip down the standings, especially since their rivals are facing relatively easier opponents this weekend.

This must-win match for Napoli at the Stadio Dall’Ara will be broadcast live on Vidio this Sunday (9/11) at 21.00 WIB. Here’s a brief preview and prediction for the encounter.

Bologna

Having recently recovered from pneumonia, Italiano will return to the sidelines to manage his 200th Serie A match. His team selection, however, remains shrouded in mystery.

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To date, the former Fiorentina coach has only fielded the same starting lineup twice in consecutive matches, consistently rotating his squad after European engagements.

Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Jens Odgaard and Juan Miranda will be reinstated into the starting XI. However, top scorer Riccardo Orsolini is certainly expected to feature, supporting Santiago Castro in attack.

Predicted Rossoblu starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski (goalkeeper); Emil Holm, Torbjørn Heggem, Jhon Lucumí, Juan Miranda (defenders); Nikola Moro, Lewis Ferguson (midfielders); Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Nicolo Cambiaghi (attacking midfielders); Santiago Castro (striker).

Napoli

While Bologna contend with the absence of only two veteran players, Ciro Immobile and Remo Freuler due to injury, Napoli’s injury woes run deeper this week, with Billy Gilmour and Leonardo Spinazzola joining Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne on the sidelines.

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is expected to continue deputizing for the injured goalkeeper Alex Meret. Conte might recall Lorenzo Lucca to the squad after serving a European suspension, though he is likely to start from the bench.

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Lucca continues to face stiff competition from Rasmus Hojlund, who remains the preferred choice upfront. Statistically, the Manchester United loanee has outperformed the Moncalieri-born striker.

Predicted Partenopei starting line-up (4-3-3): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (goalkeeper); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Miguel Gutierrez (defenders); Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav, Scott McTominay (midfielders); Matteo Politano, Rasmus Hojlund, David Neres (forwards).

Head-to-Head: Bologna vs Napoli

Serie A 2022/2023 (28/5) Bologna 2–2 Napoli

Serie A 2023/2024 (24/9) Bologna 0–0 Napoli

Serie A 2023/2024 (11/5) Napoli 0–2 Bologna

Serie A 2024/2025 (26/8) Napoli 3–0 Bologna

Serie A 2024/2025 (6/4) Bologna 1–1 Napoli

Bologna’s Last Five Matches

Europa League (23/10) FCSB 1–2 Bologna

Serie A (27/10) Fiorentina 2–2 Bologna

Serie A (30/10) Bologna 0–0 Torino

Serie A (3/11) Parma 1–3 Bologna

Europa League (7/11) Bologna 0–0 Brann

Napoli’s Last Five Matches

Champions League (22/10) PSV 6–2 Napoli

Serie A (25/10) Napoli 3–1 Inter

Serie A (29/10) Lecce 0–1 Napoli

Serie A (2/11) Napoli 0–0 Como

Champions League (5/11) Napoli 0–0 Frankfurt

Match Officials: Bologna vs Napoli

Referee: Daniele Chiffi

Assistant Referees: Filippo Bercigli – Daisuke Yoshikawa

Fourth Official: Simone Sozza

VAR: Francesco Meraviglia

Assistant VAR: Davide Massa

Score Prediction: Bologna 1–0 Napoli

While these two teams have drawn in two of their last three encounters at the Stadio Dall’Ara, Bologna’s formidable unbeaten home record is expected to continue given their positive momentum and impressive recent performances.

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Despite Napoli’s defense having improved with the return of key defenders like Rrahmani and Buongiorno, the Partenopei still struggle to convert chances into goals. In contrast, the hosts have shown exceptional clinicality in front of their opponents’ net.