Napoli vs Bologna: Orsolini Ruled Out for Serie A Clash
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Napoli and Bologna meet in Round 4 of the 2026 Serie A season on September 13. With the visitors searching for their first league points of the campaign, both sides are looking to establish early momentum following mixed starts to the new domestic calendar.
Napoli Form Guide and Recent Results
Napoli have experienced a stuttering start to their Serie A campaign. They opened their league account with a solid 2-0 victory over Genoa, powered by goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Antonio Vergara. However, they immediately surrendered that momentum with a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Como. Recent head-to-head records suggest a highly competitive fixture; Bologna secured a 3-2 victory in their May 2026 league encounter, though Napoli previously dispatched them 2-0 in the Super Cup in December 2025.
Bologna Form Guide: Searching for a Goal
Domenico Tedesco's Bologna arrive desperately seeking a turnaround. Their recent record makes for difficult reading, having suffered four defeats in their last five matches across all competitions. In Serie A, they currently sit with zero points and zero goals after suffering back-to-back 1-0 losses against Atalanta and Lazio. While midfielder Lewis Ferguson has played every minute so far, providing stability in the centre of the park, the attacking unit of Jens Odgaard, Nicolò Cambiaghi, and Roberto Piccoli must find a clinical edge to reverse their fortunes.
Team News and Injury Latest
The visitors have been dealt a severe blow with the confirmation that Italy international Riccardo Orsolini is ruled out until the international break. The winger suffered an injury to the flexors in his left thigh during the defeat to Atalanta. Federico Bernardeschi, who stepped in during that match, is heavily expected to retain his starting spot on the right wing.
For Napoli, recent defensive and midfield absentees have caused disruption. Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci have both missed time with injuries, while Scott McTominay has also been unavailable in recent fixtures. If McTominay remains sidelined, greater responsibility will fall on Anguissa to control central areas and spark attacking transitions.
Securing a positive result is vital for both managers as the schedule intensifies. A victory for Napoli would ensure they keep pace with the early league leaders, while Bologna urgently need a result to lift themselves from the foot of the Serie A table.
