Napoli vs Roma prediction, bet builder tips, probable lineups and odds for this Serie A clash. Check the key betting angles before Saturday's kick-off.
Napoli vs Roma Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 17:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Naples, Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 4 (UK), ESPN (Ireland) |
Napoli vs Roma at the Diego Armando Maradona pits a stuttering home side against one of the form teams in Serie A, and that tension makes this fixture worth a close look.
Allegri's side were beaten 1-0 at Venezia last Saturday, and only a thrilling midweek win over Bodø/Glimt has eased the pressure building around the manager.
Roma arrive in far better nick. Gasperini's men haven't lost in the league since August. They sit third in the table, within touching distance of the top.
History leans the other way, as Napoli are unbeaten in their last 8 home matches against Roma in all competitions. The layers cannot split them, both priced at 7/4 with AK Bets.
Napoli vs Roma Form
Napoli have already lost three of their seven Serie A outings, a poor return for a squad of this quality, and the defeat at Venezia did nothing to calm things down. Europe has been kinder. McTominay scored twice in the thrilling Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt, and he remains the player best placed to drag them forward.
Roma are motoring. Gasperini's side haven't tasted defeat domestically all campaign, beating Genoa last weekend before brushing aside Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in the Champions League. Soulé is the creative spark, and the goals keep coming: Roma have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Napoli vs Roma Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Napoli: Alisson Santos (Injured/out), Neres (Injured/out), Buongiorno (Injured/out), Vergara (Injured/out), Favasuli (Injured/out)
Roma: Svilar (Injured/out), Dybala (Injured/out), Koné (Injured/out), Pellegrini (Injured/out)
Napoli
The Napoli vs Roma lineups point to a mirror match, with Allegri set to go 3-4-2-1. Meret keeps his place behind Beukema, Rrahmani and Badiashile, while Lobotka and Gilmour run the engine room, leaving De Bruyne and Anguissa on the bench. Di Lorenzo and Spinazzola provide the width, and Giovane could get the nod alongside McTominay behind Højlund. Losing Buongiorno is a genuine blow to the back line.
Roma
Gasperini has a proper selection headache, with Svilar, Dybala, Koné and Pellegrini all missing. Gollini deputises in goal, Mancini and Ndicka return alongside Hermoso, and Cristante is expected to recover in time to partner De Roon. Lulli and Molina are battling for the right wing-back slot, with Wesley on the left. Pisilli is tipped to push higher alongside Soulé, while the team news has Malen leading the line, though Castro features at centre-forward in the probable XI.
Napoli vs Roma Predicted Lineup
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Meret; Beukema, Rrahmani, Badiashile; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, Gilmour, Spinazzola; McTominay, Giovane; Højlund (probable)
Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro (probable)
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Napoli vs Roma Key Stats & Match Facts
Leonardo Spinazzola has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Roma (Serie A).
Marten de Roon has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Napoli (Serie A).
There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Napoli's last 3 matches (Serie A).
Matías Soulé has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 7 appearances (Serie A).
Niccolò Pisilli has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Napoli (Serie A).
Napoli vs Roma Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Napoli 2-2 Roma. Roma's form gives them a slight edge on paper, but Napoli's unbeaten home run in this fixture and two depleted defences point to an open, messy draw, available at 5/2 with Bet Victor. That is our Napoli vs Roma prediction, and the goals markets are where the value sits.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Two sides who both score freely should clear three goals at the Maradona. This is the pick of our Napoli vs Roma best bets, with the projection sitting at 3.17 total goals and the over flagged as value against the bookmakers' implied probability. With Buongiorno missing for Napoli and Svilar out for Roma, neither back line is at full strength.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides carry a goal threat, and both have defensive absences. Both sides are projected for more than a goal and a half each, and Gollini starting in place of Svilar hardly settles Roma's nerves. McTominay and Højlund give Napoli enough threat to breach that back line, while Soulé can unpick a home defence that struggles to stop sides carving them open.
Napoli vs Roma Bet Builder
Our Napoli vs Roma bet builder tips lean into Roma's attack, pairing Malen's shots and shots on target with Roma scoring twice and collecting cards.
Donyell Malen Over 2.5 Player Shots: Malen has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 6 Serie A appearances, and the team news has him leading the line.
Roma Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: Roma have scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches, and Napoli's defence is short of Buongiorno.
Donyell Malen Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Malen has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 6 Serie A appearances, so the volume is turning into efforts that test Meret.
Roma Over 1.5 Total Away Team Cards: Roma have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 matches against Napoli, and Gasperini's side play an aggressive game without the ball.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 141/50 and is as short as 14/5 elsewhere.
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Napoli vs Roma Talking Points
Allegri and Gasperini meet in Serie A for the first time as head coaches of these two clubs, and both are set to go with a 3-4-2-1. That mirror shape puts the duels in the engine room under the spotlight, where Roma's knack for stealing the ball meets a Napoli side who like to control the game in the opposition's half. McTominay is the home side's difference-maker after his Champions League brace, while Napoli's habit of failing to protect a lead means nobody should switch off early. Expect a direct, stubborn contest that stays alive until the end.
Napoli vs Roma Predictions FAQs
When is the Napoli vs Roma Italian Serie A game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
Where is Napoli vs Roma being played?
Napoli vs Roma is being played at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium.
Where can I watch Napoli vs Roma?
The match is listed for broadcast on ESPN and TNT Sports 4.
What competition is Napoli vs Roma in?
Napoli vs Roma is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.
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