Napoli vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 May 2026

Serie A Betting Preview: Napoli vs Bologna

Second-placed Napoli go head-to-head with Bologna at Diego Armando Maradona, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 11 May.

We’re going to side with Bologna +1 at odds of -119. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Napoli by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Napoli played Como away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The Naples side recorded 43% possession and had one shot on target.

Bologna drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara ended 0-0 against Cagliari. I Rossoblù dominated possession with 64% of the ball and managed four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Bologna and Napoli saw the former win at home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Napoli wins, three draws and two Bologna successes.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Napoli	35	21	7	7	52	33	19	52:33	70
10	Bologna	35	14	7	14	42	41	1	42:41	49

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 13.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Napoli have had 60.2% possession, 546.4 passes and 6.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.

Top scorer Scott McTominay has found the net 3 times, with Alisson Santos, Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hoejlund getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Matteo Politano with 2, while goalie Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has recorded 4 clean sheets.

Bologna have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. The Emilia-Romagna outfit have averaged 57.1% possession, 475.4 passes, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Jonathan Rowe is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Remo Freuler, Riccardo Orsolini, Joao Mario and Thijs Dallinga have 1. Juan Miranda is top assists provider with 2, while Lukasz Skorupski, Federico Ravaglia and Massimo Pessina have collectively kept 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Napoli predicted lineup (4-4-2): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Sam Beukema, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Matteo Politano, Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Miguel Gutierrez, Kevin De Bruyne, Alisson Santos, Rasmus Hoejlund.

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Massimo Pessina (GK), Lorenzo De Silvestri, Eivind Helland, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda, Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro, Federico Bernardeschi, Simon Sohm, Benjamin Dominguez, Jens Odgaard.

Napoli vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Napoli vs Bologna with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bologna should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -119 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this Serie A match.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Serie A experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Napoli vs Bologna league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Bologna in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Bologna in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Napoli in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Napoli in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Napoli in 2 consecutive games against Bologna.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

It’s good to consider every option and you can opt to take a larger price when it comes to your pick. Proceed with moving the line until you’re satisfied with the odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Bologna Asian Hcp +1 @ -119 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Napoli 1 - 1 Bologna

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott McTominay Over 2.5 Shots +110

Scott McTominay (Napoli) has had over 2.5 shots in his past two Serie A games. We are in favour of betting the +110 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Scott McTominay Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

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Jens Odgaard to Score +700

Jens Odgaard (Bologna) has managed three goals in his past seven Serie A away matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +700 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Jens Odgaard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1800

Shots

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Napoli Over 5.5 Corners -111

The past five Napoli home games have seen them awarded an average of 8.20 corners. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Napoli to cover the Team Corners line, with -111 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Napoli

Total

9.60 6.30 3.30

Home

9.30 6.50 2.80

Away

7.30 4.40 2.90

Bologna

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

8.10 2.80 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+105

Under 9.5

-149

Napoli Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Bologna Corners

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+650

2

+240

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Napoli vs Bologna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 65% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Napoli are favourites to come out on top in this Serie A clash and they’re available at -189 with the bookmakers. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Bologna are trading at +540.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Napoli are +112 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Bologna are +475 and the draw is priced at +128.

Whether you want to bet on Over 2.5 Goals or instead plump for Under 2.5 Goals, there’s no difference in the odds of -114. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Full-Time Result

1

-189

X

+300

2

+540

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+128

2

+475

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-417

X2

+138

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+320

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-104

2 Hcp +1

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-122

Those interested in Rasmus Højlund to find the net anytime are able to get +140. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +360.

Rasmus Højlund (Napoli)

First

+140

Anytime

+360

Antonio Vergara (Napoli)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Scott McTominay (Napoli)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Giovane Santana do Nascimento (Napoli)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

David Neres (Napoli)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Matteo Politano (Napoli)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Frank Anguissa (Napoli)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Eljif Elmas (Napoli)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Miguel Gutiérrez (Napoli)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Sam Beukema (Napoli)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Mathías Olivera (Napoli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Juan Jesus (Napoli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Alessandro Buongiorno (Napoli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Pasquale Mazzocchi (Napoli)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Rasmus Højlund (Napoli)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Giovane Santana do Nascimento (Napoli)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Antonio Vergara (Napoli)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Eljif Elmas (Napoli)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Frank Anguissa (Napoli)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Matteo Politano (Napoli)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

David Neres (Napoli)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-370

Under 0.5

-

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Miguel Gutiérrez (Napoli)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Napoli have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Bologna have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Napoli beat Bologna 3-0 when the teams last met at Diego Armando Maradona. In the past 6 H2H meetings at Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli have won four and Bologna two.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Napoli Home Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.60	1.00	6	4	5	5
Bologna Away Stats		5-2-3	2.80	1.40	1.40	5	5	7	3

• 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

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Napoli vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Napoli vs Bologna team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie A lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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