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NAPOLI VS ROMA - ITALY: SERIE A MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE A MATCH DETAILS: NAPOLI VS ROMA
As Napoli prepare to host Roma on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
NAPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Napoli, currently 3rd in the standings with 49 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 27 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
ROMA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Roma, sitting 5th with 46 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NAPOLI VS ROMA
Recent meetings between Napoli and Roma have favored Napoli, with Roma claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Genoa, Napoli recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Meret, Jesus, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Spinazzola, McTominay, Lobotka, Gutierrez, Elmas, Vergara, Hojlund. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Roma's last outing came against Cagliari, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Svilar, Ghilardi, Ndicka, Mancini, Wesley, Pisilli, Cristante, Celik, Pellegrini, Soule, Malen. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Napoli are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Napoli and Roma are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR NAPOLI VS ROMA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Napoli's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Roma's games average 2.1 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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