Bologna vs Napoli: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

For the second consecutive campaign, Bologna have been the surprise package in the Serie A, and they are on pace to secure a UEFA Champions League berth for a second consecutive campaign. However, they’ll have to be at their best to clinch a positive result against Napoli at home.

Napoli are alive in the race to secure the Scudetto, and they’re currently in a tight race against an Inter Milan side that has looked relentless in recent weeks. Napoli certainly have the weapons to escape with a positive result out of Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, but it won’t be easy against a Bologna side that’s undefeated in their last eight matches at home in all competitions (W7, D1).

Bologna Will Look to Keep Their Streak Alive

Bologna’s most recent match at home ended with a huge 5-0 win over Lazio, and the Rossoblú squad has been nearly unstoppable at home with seven wins in a row. However, and as good as their record reads, they haven’t been at their best on the defensive end with only two clean sheets over that stretch.

Thus, there are legit concerns about whether Bologna can limit the damage Napoli’s potent attack can generate to them. Plus, three of their last four matches at home have ended with both teams scoring. That looks like a possibility there, and BTTS bet is 2.05 at PlayBet.

H3: Bologna Injury & Suspension News

Bologna could be without one of their most influential attackers in Santiago Castro, who’s a game-time call due to a foot injury. Davide Calabria is out with an ankle injury.

Napoli Are Against the Wall in the Scudetto Race

Napoli are sitting in second place in the 2024-25 Serie A standings and enter this matchup on the heels of a four-game undefeated streak (W2, D2) following their recent 2-1 win over AC Milan in the previous round. Owners of the best defensive record in the league with only 24 goals conceded across 30 rounds, Napoli know their strengths ahead of the final weeks of the campaign.

However, they need to win here in order to have a chance to catch Inter Milan, as they need to take advantage of the fact that the Neroazzurri will be playing in the UEFA Champions League over the next weeks in a tough quarterfinal matchup against Bayern Munich. At the very least, Napoli should have enough in them to avoid the loss since they’re undefeated in their last five trips to Bologna (W2, D3).

Napoli Injury & Suspension News

Napoli have no confirmed absences, but three players are being listed as game-time decisions for Monday’s clash. These are Scott McTominay (illness), Leonardo Spinazzola (quadriceps) and Stanislav Lobotka (calf).

Bologna vs Napoli Prediction

Napoli have the best defense in the Serie A and should have enough quality to get past Bologna in this match. Even though the hosts are a complicated side at home, Napoli are simply the better team on paper, and they have a bigger urgency due to their stance in the title race. Expect Napoli to secure the three points in this contest.

CryptoGamba tip: Napoli to win – 2.65 @Stake.