Napoli need to end their losing run: Napoli vs Bologna prediction
The Serie A fourth-round match between Napoli and Bologna will take place on 13 September at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The hosts have lost their last two league matches, while the visitors are still searching for their first victory of the new season.
Napoli: three consecutive defeats in all competitions
Massimiliano Allegri's side began the league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Genoa before losing 2-1 to Como and 3-2 to Inter. In their latest match, Napoli twice took an early lead in Milan but surrendered their advantage and conceded the decisive goal in stoppage time.
Napoli also lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League during the week. Despite a difficult schedule, the pressure on the team is growing, and another defeat would give Napoli three consecutive Serie A losses for the first time since January 2020.
Bologna: first point secured, but still no first victory
Domenico Tedesco's side began the season with 1-0 defeats to Lazio and Atalanta. Bologna then finally collected their first point with a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.
The visitors have scored only two goals in three rounds, although both came in their most recent match. Their recent trips to Naples have been successful, with Bologna winning two of their last three matches there.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Napoli have lost their last three matches in all competitions.
- Bologna are yet to win any of their opening three Serie A matches.
- Napoli have won nine of their last 12 home meetings with Bologna.
The hosts' attacking quality could decide the outcome: Napoli vs Bologna prediction
Both teams are still some way from their best form and are making enough defensive mistakes to suggest this is unlikely to be a one-sided match.
However, Napoli possess significantly more individual quality in attack, while Højlund has scored in four of his last five Serie A matches, including the end of last season. At home, the hosts should have a slight edge.
