Bologna v Napoli result
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Bologna 2–2 Napoli — this Serie A match was drawn.
The result
Bologna and Napoli drew 2–2 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Serie A on Sunday 28 May. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Bologna out-shot Napoli 18 to 11 and created the better chances, 1.93 xG to 1.45 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
The goals
Napoli led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Napoli: Victor Osimhen (14’; 54’, assisted by B. Bereszyński); Bologna: Lewis Ferguson (63’) and Lorenzo De Silvestri (84’, assisted by N. Sansone).
Discipline
M. Marcenaro showed four yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bologna: Nicolás Domínguez (67’); Napoli: Kim Min-Jae (39’), Amir Rrahmani (66’) and B. Bereszyński (80’).
What it changes
Bologna are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Victor Osimhen (Napoli) 9.7, Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) 8.3 and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli) 6.8 led the match.
Next up
Bologna next travel to Cagliari on 24 October 2026.
Napoli next host Bodo/Glimt on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bologna: Cagliari v Bologna, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Napoli: Napoli v Bodo/Glimt, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Bologna 2–2 Napoli · Serie A
- Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara · Bologna
- Referee: M. Marcenaro
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bologna 0 · draws 1 · Napoli 5 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Bologna 1W 3D 1L · Napoli 2W 2D 1L
Bologna 2–2 Napoli (Serie A): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 May 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bologna for / against | Line | Napoli for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.83 for · 4.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 9.2 for · 2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.67 for · 12.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.2 for · 6.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.5 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.4 for · 3 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.67 for · 11.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.6 for · 12.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.2 for · 1.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
Referee: M. Marcenaro — 3.83 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 23 fouls over 6 matches (1.5 to the home side, 2.33 to the away side).
Bologna
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Posch n 8 | 87.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| R. Soriano n 8 | 44 | 1.8 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Ferguson n 8 | 77.6 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| R. Orsolini n 8 | 60.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| M. Arnautović n 8 | 63.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Orsolini n 8 | 60.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| J. Zirkzee n 8 | 51.8 | 2 | 1.1 |
| N. Domínguez n 8 | 69.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| M. Barrow n 8 | 66.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| M. Arnautović n 8 | 63.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Sansone n 8 | 48.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| M. Barrow n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| R. Orsolini n 8 | 60.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| R. Soriano n 8 | 44 | 0 | 0.5 |
| M. Arnautović n 8 | 63.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Posch n 8 | 87.1 | 3.2 |
| N. Moro n 8 | 56.8 | 3.2 |
| J. Schouten n 8 | 89.4 | 2.4 |
| N. Domínguez n 8 | 69.5 | 2.4 |
| A. Cambiaso n 8 | 62.1 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ł. Skorupski n 8 | 90 | 3 |
Napoli
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Zambo Anguissa n 8 | 85.4 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| T. Ndombélé n 8 | 27 | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| A. Zerbin n 8 | 27.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | — |
| M. Olivera n 8 | 63.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | — |
| G. Gaetano n 8 | 28.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Simeone n 8 | 13.5 | 5 | 4.2 |
| V. Osimhen n 8 | 84.4 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| G. Gaetano n 8 | 28.8 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| G. Raspadori n 8 | 33.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| A. Zerbin n 8 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Osimhen n 8 | 84.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| G. Gaetano n 8 | 28.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
| G. Simeone n 8 | 13.5 | 0 | 0.8 |
| G. Raspadori n 8 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.7 |
| M. Olivera n 8 | 63.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Zerbin n 8 | 27.1 | 3.7 |
| S. Lobotka n 8 | 88.8 | 2.9 |
| H. Lozano n 8 | 51.6 | 2.4 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo n 8 | 84 | 1.9 |
| Mário Rui n 8 | 71.3 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Meret n 8 | 91.8 | 1.5 |
| P. Gollini n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
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Match statistics & details
| Bologna | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Possession | 47% |
| 1.93 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 |
| 18 | Shots | 11 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 8 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 17 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
| 537 | Passes | 477 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
Bologna player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ł. Skorupski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Lucumí | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Cambiaso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Schouten | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| N. Domínguez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Y | 8.3 |
| L. Ferguson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Posch | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Kevin Bonifazi | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Barrow | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Aebischer | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Arnautović | 60 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Zirkzee sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| N. Sansone sub | 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| N. Moro sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Gary Medel sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. De Silvestri sub | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
Napoli player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gollini | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Bereszyński | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| Amir Rrahmani | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Olivera | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Zambo Anguissa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Lobotka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| P. Zieliński | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Zerbin | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Kim Min-Jae | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| V. Osimhen | 66 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| K. Kvaratskhelia | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Raspadori sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Simeone sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Juan Jesus sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Zedadka sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Gaetano sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bologna v Napoli — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-10-16 Napoli 3–2 Bologna
- 2022-01-17 Bologna 0–2 Napoli
- 2021-10-28 Napoli 3–0 Bologna
- 2021-03-07 Napoli 3–1 Bologna
- 2020-11-08 Bologna 0–1 Napoli
- 2020-07-15 Bologna 1–1 Napoli
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bologna and Napoli?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bologna won 0, Napoli won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bologna and Napoli?
- Recent form — Bologna 1W 3D 1L; Napoli 2W 2D 1L.
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