Bologna vs Napoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2025
Serie A Betting Preview: Bologna vs Napoli
Bologna host league leaders Napoli at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert Italian Serie A predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ll split our stake by backing Bologna +0.25 at odds of -132 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Napoli.
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Bologna won their last Serie A game. It was on their travels where Parma were beaten 3-1 at Stadio Ennio Tardini. The Emilia-Romagna side recorded six shots on target and boasted 65% possession, while Santiago Castro got two goals and Juan Miranda scored the other.
On Thursday night, Bologna drew 0-0 when hosting Norwegian Eliteserien club Brann in the Europa League.
Napoli hosted Como at Diego Armando Maradona in their previous Serie A game, ending in a 0-0 draw. Antonio Conte's team recorded eight shots on goal and had 46% possession.
In the last outing, Napoli drew 0-0 at home to German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The most recent encounter between Bologna and Napoli saw the former host a 1-1 draw at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Napoli wins, one Bologna victory and three draws.
| Serie A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Napoli |
11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 16:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Bologna |
11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 18:8 | 21 |
5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Bologna have had 58.8% possession, 443.0 passes and 5.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while being awarded 3.1 corners.
Riccardo Orsolini leads the way with 5 goals, Santiago Castro has 4, with Nicolo Cambiaghi and Jens Odgaard scoring 2. The leading assistors are Emil Holm and Nicolo Cambiaghi with 3, while goalie Lukasz Skorupski has recorded 3 clean sheets.
Napoli have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 15.4 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Naples club average 59.0% possession, 531.6 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 2.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Scott McTominay on 2. Leonardo Spinazzola has had 3 assists, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Alex Meret notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Bologna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski (GK), Emil Holm, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Jonathan Rowe, Thijs Dallinga.
Napoli confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Miguel Gutierrez, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Matteo Politano, Rasmus Hoejlund, Eljif Elmas.
Bologna vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Bologna vs Napoli tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Bologna look capable of winning this Serie A encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -132 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.
The latest Serie A team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Bologna vs Napoli league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +575 and it involves Bologna winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Scott McTominay (Napoli) has totalled one or more shots on goal in seven of his past nine Serie A away games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Shots on Target line, with odds of -112 on offer.
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Santiago Castro (Bologna) has registered three goals in his past four Serie A games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +425.
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Corners Prediction
Bologna have had under 4.5 corners in two straight home games, with Napoli conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past four games. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Bologna to fall short and you can land odds of -119.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Bologna on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market along with Scott McTominay (Napoli) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Bologna vs Napoli Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Napoli are +150 to come out on top, while Bologna are +200. The draw is available at +205 if you expect the clash to finish level.
If you fancy Napoli but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -141. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Bologna at +104 on the Draw No Bet market.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -139 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.
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Lorenzo Lucca can be backed to find the net anytime at +245. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +500.
Bologna have gone unbeaten at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara in the last six games. The Emilia-Romagna side have five draws, four wins and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Napoli have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.50.
Bologna drew 1-1 with Napoli in their last Stadio Renato Dell'Ara meeting. In the previous 7 H2H meetings at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, we’ve witnessed four draws, two Napoli victories and Bologna getting one win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bologna Home Stats |
4-5-1 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 0.70 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
Napoli Away Stats |
5-3-2 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Serie A: 07/04 2025 Bologna 1 Napoli 1
- Serie A: 25/08 2024 Napoli 3 Bologna 0
- Serie A: 11/05 2024 Napoli 0 Bologna 2
- Serie A: 24/09 2023 Bologna 0 Napoli 0
- Serie A: 28/05 2023 Bologna 2 Napoli 2
- Serie A: 16/10 2022 Napoli 3 Bologna 2
- Serie A: 17/01 2022 Bologna 0 Napoli 2
- Serie A: 28/10 2021 Napoli 3 Bologna 0
- Serie A: 07/03 2021 Napoli 3 Bologna 1
- Serie A: 08/11 2020 Bologna 0 Napoli 1
Bologna League Stats
Napoli League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bologna this season are Riccardo Orsolini (5), Santiago Castro (4), Jens Odgaard (2)
- Top Assistors for Bologna this season are Emil Holm (3), Nicolo Cambiaghi (3), Thijs Dallinga (2)
Bologna vs Napoli Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Bologna vs Napoli, check the team news first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Serie A lineups and the latest injury reports.
Bologna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Napoli Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Bologna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Napoli Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Bologna Substitutes
- 6Nikola Moro
- 9Santiago Castro
- 10F. Bernardeschi
- 16Nicolo Casale
- 20Nadir Zortea
- 22C. Lykogiannis
- 25Massimo Pessina
- 28Nicolo Cambiaghi
- 29Lorenzo De Silvestri
- 30Benjamin Dominguez
- 41Martin Vitik
- 72Ukko Happonen
- 77Ibrahim Sulemana
- 80Giovanni Fabbian
Napoli Substitutes
- 5Juan Jesus
- 7David Neres
- 14Nikita Contini
- 17Mathias Olivera
- 25Mathias Ferrante
- 26Antonio Vergara
- 27Lorenzo Lucca
- 30Pasquale Mazzocchi
- 31Sam Beukema
- 35Luca Marianucci
- 69Giuseppe Ambrosino
- 70Noa Lang
Previous Bologna Lineups
Previous Napoli Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Serie A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Milan | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 26:12 | 24 |
| 2 | Roma | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 12:5 | 24 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 17:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Napoli | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Bologna | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Juventus | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14:10 | 19 |
| 7 | Como | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12:6 | 18 |
| 8 | Sassuolo | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 9 | Lazio | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:9 | 15 |
| 10 | Udinese | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:17 | 15 |
| 11 | Cremonese | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12:13 | 14 |
| 12 | Torino | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10:16 | 14 |
| 13 | Atalanta | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 14 | Cagliari | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9:14 | 10 |
| 15 | Lecce | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8:14 | 10 |
| 16 | Pisa | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 17 | Parma | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7:14 | 8 |
| 18 | Genoa | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8:16 | 7 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6:16 | 6 |
| 20 | Fiorentina | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9:18 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Milan | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Bologna | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:1 | 13 |
| 3 | Napoli | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 13 |
| 4 | AC Milan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 5 | Como | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 6 | Juventus | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 7 | Roma | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7:3 | 12 |
| 8 | Lazio | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 10 |
| 9 | Udinese | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Torino | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 8 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 12 | Cremonese | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Sassuolo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Pisa | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1:2 | 6 |
| 15 | Parma | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 16 | Cagliari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Hellas Verona | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 18 | Lecce | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 19 | Genoa | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 20 | Fiorentina | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5:10 | 1 |
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