Napoli vs Udinese Preview: Serie A Clash at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Match Context

Napoli host Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on 24 May 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 38. Napoli sit 2nd on 73 points with a goal difference of 21, while Udinese are 10th on 50 points with a goal difference of -2.

Napoli Availability

Napoli face this fixture without key striker R. Lukaku. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. In addition, winger David Neres (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. With no suspensions reported for Napoli, coach selection issues focus purely on fitness. Crucially, leading scorer R. Højlund (11 goals, 5 assists) and midfield goal threat S. McTominay (10 goals, 3 assists) are both available to start.

Udinese Availability

Udinese have a heavier absentee list. H. Kamara (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension and must be counted among the sidelined players. N. Zaniolo (Back Injury) is sidelined, while A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Ekkelenkamp (Leg Injury) is doubtful and will require a late assessment.

Impact Summary

Napoli lose penalty-box presence and experience with Lukaku sidelined but retain the bulk of their attacking output through R. Højlund and S. McTominay. Udinese, by contrast, are without creative hub N. Zaniolo, a major blow given his 5 goals and 6 assists, and also miss the balance and running of H. Kamara in midfield. Overall, Udinese’s attacking structure appears more disrupted than Napoli’s ahead of kickoff.