Series A
6:45 p.mMay 11, 2026
Regular season – 36
Stadium Diego Armando Maradona
Referee: Marco Piccinini, Italy
Naples
bologna
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0.73
Expected Goals (xG)
1.32
-0.95
Prevented goals
-0.95
Passing by
412 (88%)
Accurate passes
385 (85%)
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32
G
Vanja Milinković-Savić
5.9
4
d
Good morning Alexander
5.6
13
d
Amir Rahmani
6.0
d
Giovanni Di Lorenzo (C)
45+2′
3
m
Miguel Gutierrez
6.7
8
m
Scott McTominay
6.9
68
m
Stanislav Lobotka
6.7
m
Matteo Politano
84′ HoldingF
Alison Santos
48′
23
F
young man
6.7
F
Rasmus Højlund
48′
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Bologna stunned Napoli with a spectacular 3-2 comeback win at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, with Jonathan Rowe’s stoppage-time goal securing an unlikely away win that keeps the visitors’ European hopes alive.
Napoli came into this Serie A clash sitting second in the table with 70 points from 35 games. Bologna reached tenth place with 49 points, desperate to climb higher in the final weeks of the season. The home side dominated possession and the early chances, but the visitors showed their clinic when it mattered most.
Federico Bernardeschi gave Bologna the perfect start in the 10th minute, finishing early to put the visitors ahead. Napoli responded well to the setback, controlling the pace and creating chances. However, Bologna extended their lead from the penalty spot in the 34th minute when Riccardo Orsolini converted from 12 yards.
Napoli pulled one back before half-time through Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s goal in the 45th minute, setting up an intriguing second half. The hosts needed to find another team to get back into the contest. They carried momentum into the break, knowing they had chances to equalise.
Just three minutes after the restart, Alisson Santos equalized for Napoli in the 48th minute with a clinical finish. The home team suddenly looked energized, with the crowd behind them. The momentum had shifted decisively in Naples’ favor as Bologna retreated.
Napoli pressed for a winner in the second half, creating chances but struggling to find the breakthrough. Bologna defended deep and looked for opportunities on the counterattack. The visitors absorbed the pressure expertly despite being reduced to ten effective players after the back-to-back bookings.
The game hung in the balance as it entered the final moments. The Bologna substitutes changed the dynamic at the end. In the 90th minute plus one, Jonathan Rowe fired in Bologna’s decisive third goal, sparking a wild celebration from the traveling fans.
The statistics told a story of Naples’ dominance without reward. The hosts registered 14 shots in total to Bologna’s 10, with 5 on target compared to 4 for the visitors. Napoli enjoyed 52 percent possession and created an expected goal value of 0.73, while Bologna’s xG stood at 1.32.
Alisson Santos earned a match-high rating of 8.2 for his performance throughout the action. Bernardeschi contributed 7.6 despite being substituted, while Orsolini’s penalty conversion proved decisive with 7.2. Rowe’s impact off the bench demonstrated the value of Bologna’s attacking options.
This result significantly reshapes the final weeks of the Serie A season. Napoli remain second but face questions about their finish. Bologna’s win moves them closer to the European qualifying places, giving them a real boost heading into their remaining games.
