A titanic Serie A clash awaits on October 24, 2026, as Napoli host AS Roma in a fixture that could significantly impact the top end of the table. Napoli, boasting a 61% win rate this season, come into this game in strong form, having secured three wins and a draw in their last five outings. Their impressive goal tally of 48 suggests a potent attack, though 33 goals conceded indicates a defence that can be breached.
Roma, with a 55% win rate, have experienced a more inconsistent run recently, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five. They have a slightly tighter defence, conceding 29 goals, but their attacking output is comparable to Napoli's with 46 goals. The head-to-head record paints a picture of tight encounters, featuring several draws and narrow victories for both sides. Notably, two of the last five meetings have ended 2-2. With the win probability heavily skewed towards a draw or an away win, Napoli will be wary despite their home advantage. This promises to be a tactical battle, with both teams eager to gain a crucial three points in what is expected to be a finely balanced contest.
1. A. Meret, 22. G. Di Lorenzo, 13. Amir Rrahmani, 16. Rafa Marín, 21. M. Politano, 99. A. Zambo Anguissa, 8. S. McTominay, 37. L. Spinazzola, 11. K. De Bruyne, 70. N. Lang, 19. R. Højlund
95. P. Gollini, 87. D. Ghilardi, 26. L. Balerdi, 22. Hermoso, 20. N. Molina, 15. M. de Roon, 61. N. Pisilli, 43. Wesley, 86. Rodrigo Mora, 7. L. Pellegrini, 14. D. Malen
Match events
4' Card Yellow Card — Rafael Marin Zamora (Napoli)
28' Goal Normal Goal — Frank Anguissa (Napoli)
30' Card Yellow Card — Bryan Cristante (AS Roma)
45' Card Yellow Card — Devyne Rensch (AS Roma)
48' Goal Normal Goal — Scott McTominay (Napoli) (assists: Matteo Politano)
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