In the rich history of competitive football, Bologna and Napoli have faced each other 74 times, creating an engaging narrative of victories and draws. Bologna leads the series with 33 wins, while Napoli has claimed 21 victories, and the teams have shared 20 draws. The most recent contest saw Bologna triumph 3-2 during the 2018/19 Serie A season, while the latest draw occurred in the current season, ending in a 1-1 tie.
Interestingly, recent encounters have leaned towards stalemates, with matches consistently finishing even. The last three meetings culminated in draws: 1-1 in the 2024/25 season, a goalless 0-0 in 2023/24, and a thrilling 2-2 in 2022/23. Napoli’s last win against Bologna dates back to January 17, 2022, when they secured a 2-0 victory, thanks to two goals from Hirving Lozano. Bologna’s last victory occurred on May 25, 2019, where they edged Napoli 3-2 with key contributions from Federico Santander and Blerim Dzemaili.
A historic milestone in Bologna’s Serie A journey occurred on October 27, 1929, when they achieved their very first single-group Serie A win against Napoli, finishing the match 3-1, with goals from Angelo Pilati, Bruno Maini, and Angelo Schiavio.
In terms of player performances, Bologna’s Santiago Castro made headlines last Sunday in Parma, scoring his first Serie A brace. The young Argentinian forward has now marked his presence with 15 goals in 65 matches. Meanwhile, Napoli has been particularly effective in the early stages of the second half, scoring five of their total 16 goals in the first fifteen minutes following halftime.
Notably, Napoli, alongside Pisa, has received the most penalties awarded this season, with three granted in just ten matchdays; however, they have also conceded the highest number of penalties at four. They stand out statistically as one of the top teams in Serie A, having gained an impressive seven points from games after trailing at halftime, tying with Juventus and Roma.
The managerial duo of Vincenzo Italiano and Antonio Conte have met four times, resulting in two wins for Conte and two draws. Against Napoli, Italiano has recorded one win, four draws, and suffered two defeats, reflecting a competitive dynamic.
Goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is also noteworthy, having saved a total of eight penalties during his Serie A career and successfully stopping six of the eleven penalties he has faced this season.
As the teams prepare for their next encounter, officiated by Daniele Chiffi, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in this storied rivalry between Bologna and Napoli, promising excitement and skill on the pitch.