Napoli 3-0 Bologna

Current streaks

Recent form

Napoli

Napoli's recent form presents a concerning trend, with a noticeable decline in performance as they approach the start of the Serie A season. The team enjoyed a strong run of three consecutive wins in friendly matches, including impressive 4-0 and 3-0 victories against Egnatia Rrogozhinë and Mantova respectively, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, their form has taken a sharp downturn in their last three competitive matches, failing to score in any of them. This goalless streak is particularly worrying given their previous attacking prowess. The 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona in their Serie A opener stands out as a particularly poor result, leaving them in 18th position after the first round of matches. Despite maintaining a positive goal difference of 3 over the six-game period and impressively keeping four clean sheets, their inability to find the net in recent games is a significant concern that needs addressing as they look to improve their league standing.

Bologna

Bologna's recent form shows a mix of resilience and offensive capability, with a notable unbeaten streak in their last five matches across all competitions. While they've only managed one win in this period, their ability to secure draws, including four in their last six games, demonstrates their competitive spirit. The team's offensive prowess is evident in their impressive goals scored per game average of 2.17, contributing to a high total goals average of 3.83 per match. A standout performance was their 5-0 victory over Caldiero Terme in a friendly, showcasing their potential for dominant displays. The thrilling 3-3 draws against both Asteras Tripolis and Juventus highlight Bologna's capability to compete with various levels of opposition, while also pointing to some defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their 1.67 goals conceded per game.

Recent home/away form

Napoli

Napoli's recent home form presents an interesting mix of performances. The team enjoyed a strong run of four consecutive wins in friendly matches, with particularly impressive high-scoring victories against Egnatia Rrogozhinë (4-0), Mantova (3-0), and Anaune (4-0). However, their form took a dip in their last two home games, suffering a 2-0 loss to Girona in a friendly and then drawing 0-0 with Modena in a Coppa Italia match. Despite the recent stumble, Napoli's overall defensive record at home has been solid, keeping clean sheets in five out of their last six games and conceding only 0.33 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess was evident during the winning streak, scoring 12 goals in total, though they failed to find the net in their two most recent home fixtures.

Bologna

Bologna's recent away form shows a mixed but generally positive trend. In their last six away games, they've managed two wins, three draws, and only one loss, demonstrating resilience on the road. The team has been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Their most impressive away performance came against AS Roma, where they secured a convincing 3-1 victory. However, goal-scoring hasn't been prolific, with an average of 1 goal per game. Notably, 83% of these matches have seen under 2.5 total goals, indicating a tendency for tighter, low-scoring affairs away from home. While there are no extended runs of wins or losses, Bologna's ability to avoid defeat in five out of six away games suggests they're a challenging team to beat on their travels.