Napoli vs Bologna Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Recent Meetings
Napoli host Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the Serie A 2026 Regular Season - 4. Both sides are looking to stabilise their league campaigns: Napoli sit 12th with 3 points from three matches, while Bologna are 15th on 1 point. In this context, the Napoli vs Bologna stats take on added significance as both teams try to move away from the lower half of the table.
Napoli have started the season with one win and two defeats, scoring and conceding five goals, and are still searching for their first home victory of the campaign after losing their only home outing so far. Bologna arrive with no wins from three, two defeats and one draw, with only two goals scored and four conceded. With both teams still shaping their early-season identity, this fixture in Serie A offers an important opportunity to reset, and the Napoli vs Bologna stats provide a clear picture of how finely balanced this matchup can be.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive recent history between Napoli and Bologna across league and cup fixtures.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Napoli wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Bologna wins: 2
Napoli vs Bologna Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Napoli vs Bologna timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry has produced a series of tight and often high-stakes encounters in Serie A and the Super Cup. Each match has carried its own narrative, with momentum shifting back and forth between the two clubs.
On 25 August 2024 in Serie A (Regular Season - 2) at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli took control at home with a 3-0 victory over Bologna, leading 1-0 at half-time and underlining their attacking edge in Naples. The following meeting on 7 April 2025 in Serie A (Regular Season - 31) at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara ended in a 1-1 draw, with Napoli leading 1-0 at half-time before Bologna responded after the break to share the points.
The balance then shifted in the 2025 Serie A season. On 9 November 2025 in Regular Season - 11 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna defeated Napoli 2-0, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a decisive home win. In the Super Cup Final on 22 December 2025 at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Napoli responded in a neutral venue, beating Bologna 2-0 after leading 1-0 at the interval to secure the trophy. Most recently, on 11 May 2026 in Serie A (Regular Season - 36) at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Bologna edged a dramatic 3-2 away win over Napoli, having led 2-1 at half-time. Overall, the Napoli vs Bologna timeline highlights how results have swung between the sides, with both able to win home and away.
Napoli vs Bologna Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these teams have been in recent competitive meetings.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Napoli 8 - 6 Bologna
- Average Goals per Match: Napoli 1.60 vs Bologna 1.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: 3 matches played here — Napoli won 2 (as home side), Bologna won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara: 2 matches played here — Bologna won 1 (as home side), Napoli won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Napoli vs Bologna Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Napoli vs Bologna last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 11 May 2026: Napoli 2-3 Bologna (Half-time: 1-2) – Serie A, Regular Season - 36
- 22 December 2025: Napoli 2-0 Bologna (Half-time: 1-0) – Super Cup, Final
- 9 November 2025: Bologna 2-0 Napoli (Half-time: 0-0) – Serie A, Regular Season - 11
- 7 April 2025: Bologna 1-1 Napoli (Half-time: 0-1) – Serie A, Regular Season - 31
- 25 August 2024: Napoli 3-0 Bologna (Half-time: 1-0) – Serie A, Regular Season - 2
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Napoli Matches Results and Stats
Napoli’s early 2026 Serie A form shows an attacking side that both scores and concedes freely. Season to date, they have played three league matches, winning one and losing two, with no draws. They have scored five goals (averaging 1.7 per match) and conceded five (also 1.7 per match). At home, they have lost their only fixture, scoring once and conceding twice, while away they have one win and one defeat, with four goals scored and three conceded. The numbers suggest a proactive approach with room for improvement defensively, especially at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)
Last 5 Bologna Matches Results and Stats
Bologna’s season to date points to a more conservative attack but similar defensive vulnerability. Across three Serie A fixtures, they have yet to win, with two defeats and one draw. Bologna have scored two goals (0.7 per match) and conceded four (1.3 per match). At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara they have drawn one and lost one, scoring twice and conceding three, while their single away match ended in defeat without scoring and with one goal conceded. The lack of clean sheets and limited scoring output underline the challenge they face travelling to Naples.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the head-to-head record and current league form paint a nuanced picture. Historically in these five recent competitive meetings, Napoli hold a narrow edge in wins and goals, particularly at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where they have two victories from three matches. Bologna, however, have shown they can compete both home and away, with a notable 3-2 away win in Naples and a solid home victory in Bologna, as well as a draw. In 2026 Serie A play, Napoli have been more productive in front of goal, while Bologna have struggled to score and are still seeking their first win. Statistically, the trends lean slightly towards Napoli, especially given their stronger attacking metrics and home record in the matchup, but Bologna’s recent successes in this fixture ensure that this remains a contest where both sides can realistically target points.
Napoli vs Bologna H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.
