Saturday's Serie A game in Naples pits a wobbling Napoli against a Roma side that has lost just once in its last eight, and our Napoli vs Roma prediction leans towards a tight, even contest. The match kicks off at 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST) on 24 October 2026 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Both clubs played in the Champions League on Tuesday. Consequently, fatigue and rotation could shape the second half.

Napoli vs Roma Prediction: Match Preview

Napoli have won three of their last eight games, drawn one and lost four, with 12 goals scored and 12 conceded. On Tuesday they beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 in the Champions League, a wild game. Before that, though, they lost 0-1 at Venezia on 17 October and 1-3 at Villarreal on 13 October. Even so, this team still concedes too often: six of their last eight games included a goal against.

Roma are steadier. They have won four, drawn three and lost one of their last eight, scoring 16 and conceding eight. They beat Slovan Bratislava 4-0 on Tuesday and Genoa 2-0 on 17 October, and they lost 3-4 to Real Madrid in a thriller on 14 October. In addition, they drew 0-0 with Como and 2-2 with Inter, so they have shown they can handle strong opponents.

Match Outlook in Naples

Expect a patient first half, with both coaches wary of conceding early after Tuesday's European games. Napoli will have the crowd behind them and probably the first ten minutes. Then, as legs tire, the game should open up. Nevertheless, Roma's tight record makes a low-scoring draw or a one-goal margin more likely than a shootout.

Form guide: Napoli vs Roma

Key Battle: Napoli's Defence vs Roma's Efficiency

Roma have scored in seven of their last eight games and kept four clean sheets, which makes them efficient at both ends. Napoli, by contrast, have conceded in six of eight. Mathías Olivera and Alessandro Buongiorno are both on the injury list, so the back line may be patched together again. If Roma take their early chances, the pressure shifts to the home side.

Previous Meetings

Over the long run, FotMob lists 16 Napoli wins, ten Roma wins and eight draws. More recently, Napoli have not lost in their last five meetings, with two wins and three draws. However, the page gives no scores or dates for those games, so we cannot say how close they were.

Squad Availability

Napoli's FotMob list is long. Mathías Olivera, Antonio Vergara, Costantino Favasuli, Alessandro Buongiorno and Alisson Santos are all unavailable, and Frank Anguissa is doubtful. Roma are without goalkeeper Mile Svilar (broken finger) and Bryan Cristante (knee). No referee or predicted line-up was listed when we checked, so confirm the teams about an hour before kick-off.

Start Time Around the World

Napoli and Roma kick off at 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST) on Saturday 24 October 2026 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. In practice, that is 12:00 ET in Canada, 17:00 BST in the UK, 17:00 WAT in Nigeria, 18:00 SAST in South Africa, 19:00 EAT in Kenya, 21:30 IST in India and 18:00 CEST across central Europe. Broadcast rights differ by country, so check your local broadcaster before the game, and remember that kick-off times can change for television.

Where the Value Is

Roma double chance is our main play. They have lost once in eight, and Napoli have won only three of eight. Under 3.5 goals is the value angle, because five of Napoli's last eight and five of Roma's last eight stayed under that line. A draw is a reasonable bonus given Napoli's unbeaten run in this fixture, although it carries more risk.

  • Main tip: Roma double chance (win or draw)
  • Value tip: Under 3.5 goals
  • Bonus tip: Draw
  • Predicted score: Napoli 1-1 Roma

Pick

Pick: Roma double chance (win or draw)

Final Verdict

All in all, home advantage and a good record against Roma help Napoli, but form favours the visitors. Our Napoli vs Roma prediction is a draw, with Roma double chance the safest way to play it. Next up, see how we rate the Milan vs Inter prediction and the Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction. For fixtures, tables and squad news, the official Serie A website is the best place to look.

FAQ

When is Napoli vs Roma?

Napoli and Roma kick off at 16:00 UTC (18:00 CEST) on Saturday 24 October 2026 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.

Who will win Napoli vs Roma?

Neither side is a clear favourite. We expect a 1-1 draw and prefer Roma double chance.

Have Napoli lost to Roma recently?

No. FotMob says Napoli are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Roma, with two wins and three draws.

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