The highly anticipated Supercoppa match between Napoli and Bologna is set to kick off at 20:00 CET (19:00 GMT) in Riyadh. Napoli, the defending Serie A champions, come into this final after a solid performance where they defeated AC Milan in the semifinals. Bologna, meanwhile, earned their spot in the final by triumphing over Inter Milan in a nail-biting penalty shootout, adding to their impressive run after winning the Coppa Italia in the 2024-25 season.
Coach Antonio Conte is not likely to alter his successful lineup that emerged victorious against Milan, meaning that Juan Jesus will secure a spot in central defense. However, Napoli will face significant challenges as they will be without several key players, including goalkeeper Alex Meret and midfielders Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, and Frank Zambo Anguissa. Bologna will also miss crucial contributors: Federico Bernardeschi, Lukasz Skorupski, Remo Freuler, and Nicolò Casale.
Attacking midfielder Eljif Elmas is expected to play alongside David Neres in Napoli’s three-man forward line. Bologna, who previously defeated Napoli 2-0 in Serie A in November, will look to Thijs Dallinga, the standout forward who scored in that encounter, to lead their attack. Giovanni Fabbian is anticipated to play a key role as an attacking midfielder, supported by Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega in the midfield.
Fans can catch all the action live on Premier Sports 2 in the UK and Ireland, as well as on Paramount+ in the USA. The clash promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams vie for the Supercoppa title, with Napoli seeking redemption and Bologna aiming to continue their impressive form.