Napoli have the opportunity to secure Champions League qualification with two games to spare as they face Bologna. The match kicks off at 20.45. Bologna, who are not in contention for any title, aim to finish the season with the highest possible league position.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Conte faces a doubt over De Bruyne, who might be replaced by Giovane. Italiano is expected to start Castro. The predicted Napoli lineup is Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez; De Bruyne, Alisson; Hojlund. Conte will be the manager.
Bologna’s predicted lineup is Pessina; Joao Mario, Lucumi, Helland, Miranda; Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Ferguson; Castro. Italiano will be in charge.
An alternative Bologna lineup is Pessina; Zortea, Lucumi, Heggem, Miranda; Freuler, Ferguson; Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Rowe; Castro.
Match Action and Key Moments
The match between Napoli and Bologna has started. Bologna kicked off the match. Helland closed down Alisson in the area, ending Napoli’s attack. Lobotka intercepted a low cross from Bernardeschi in the area.
Lucumì blocked a shot from Alisson in the area. Miranda’s shot hit the crossbar. Pessina made a save from close range to deny Alisson, who was assisted by Politano.
Bernardeschi scored, making it 0-1. Gutierrez hampered Bernardeschi, slowing down the attack.
Previous Encounters
The two teams have already met twice this season. In the league match, Italiano’s Bologna defeated Napoli 2-0. Conte described that game as the “game of the dead”.
Conte turned things around, eventually leading Napoli to win the Supercoppa Italiana against Bologna in December.
How to Watch
The game will be broadcast live on DAZN. Sky subscribers with DAZN can also watch it on DAZN 1 (channel 214).
Napoli’s opportunity to qualify for the Champions League has opened up following Milan’s slip against Atalanta. The match will be followed on www.gazzetta.it