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Napoli predicted lineup vs Bologna2 UNAVAILABLE

Napoli are without Anguissa and McTominay at home to Bologna in the SA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches is: Meret in goal, a back four of Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marín and Spinazzola, and Politano, Højlund and Santos further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKMeret
2. DEFDi Lorenzo
3. DEFRrahmani
4. DEFMarín
5. DEFSpinazzola
6. MIDLobotka
7. MIDAnguissaOut
8. MIDMcTominayOut
9. FWDPolitano
10. FWDHøjlund
11. FWDSantos

Team news

• Unavailable: Anguissa (Out), McTominay (Out).
• Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
• Sets up with a back three in 87% of matches.
• Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Napoli, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Napoli's expected lineup?

Napoli are without Anguissa and McTominay at home to Bologna in the SA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 4 official matches is: Meret in goal, a back four of Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marín and Spinazzola, and Politano, Højlund and Santos further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Marín, Spinazzola, Lobotka, Anguissa (out), McTominay (out), Politano, Højlund, Santos.

Who started Napoli's last match?

Napoli's starting XI on 9 Sept 2026 in the UEFA Champions League (4-3-3): A. Meret, G. Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Rafa Marín, M. Olivera, K. De Bruyne, B. Gilmour, S. Lobotka, M. Politano, R. Højlund, Alisson Santos.

What was Napoli's last result?

Napoli lost to Arsenal 0–1 on 9 Sept 2026.

When did Napoli last win?

Napoli last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Genoa 2–0.

Who takes penalties for Napoli?

K. De Bruyne has taken the most penalties for Napoli in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 of 3.

Who has made the most starts for Napoli this season?

M. Politano leads with 4 starts for Napoli across all competitions this season.

What formation does Napoli use most often?

Napoli have used a 4-3-3 in 4 of their 4 matches this season.

Which Napoli goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Alex Meret has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Napoli this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Napoli defender has started the most this season?

Amir Rrahmani has made the most starts as defender for Napoli this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Napoli midfielder has started the most this season?

Stanislav Lobotka has made the most starts as midfielder for Napoli this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Napoli forward has started the most this season?

Matteo Politano has made the most starts as forward for Napoli this season, starting 4 matches.