Napoli vs Roma: Conte’s Crisis Meets Gasperini’s Unbeaten Wall
The Derby del Sole arrives with the two clubs moving in opposite directions. Roma are unbeaten, third in Serie A, and yet to concede a single away goal. Napoli are ninth, already seven points adrift, and under mounting pressure after a chastening defeat to bottom-of-the-table Venezia. This Soccer Match Guide breaks down the team news, the tactical fault lines, and a LiveScore-style prediction for a fixture that could define both seasons.
Napoli host Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday, October 24 (18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST / 12:00 PM ET) in Matchday 8 of Serie A. Antonio Conte’s side have won just three of seven league matches (10 points) and were beaten 1-0 at Venezia last weekend, a result that intensified scrutiny around the manager. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma have taken 17 points from seven (five wins, two draws), kept three clean sheets in their last four, and have not conceded away from home all season.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Napoli vs Roma |
| Competition | Serie A, Matchday 8 (Derby del Sole) |
| Venue | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples |
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST / 12:00 PM ET |
| Napoli Manager | Antonio Conte |
| Roma Manager | Gian Piero Gasperini |
How to Watch Napoli vs Roma
Italy
DAZN holds domestic streaming rights for Serie A, with Sky Sport carrying selected fixtures.
United States
Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network provide coverage.
United Kingdom
TNT Sports carries Serie A in the UK.
International (selected)
- India: SonyLIV
- Canada: fuboTV Canada / DAZN
- Australia: beIN Sports
Official Club Coverage
The Napoli app and Roma app provide live match coverage and post-game reaction.
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Team News
Napoli: Anguissa and Politano Return, Defensive Absences Persist
Conte receives two significant boosts. André-Frank Anguissa and Matteo Politano are both available after their respective issues, with Anguissa’s return likely restoring Napoli’s 4-3-3 shape. Stanislav Lobotka is also expected to return to the starting XI in the regista role, with Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay completing the midfield.
The absentees remain substantial: Alessandro Buongiorno, David Neres, Alisson Santos, Costantino Favasuli and Antonio Vergara are all unavailable. Benoit Badiashile is expected to start in central defence alongside Amir Rrahmani, with Mathias Olivera favoured at left-back over Spinazzola to contain Matías Soulé.
Projected Napoli XI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Badiashile, Olivera; De Bruyne, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, Giovane.
Roma: Gasperini’s Emergency Attack
Roma’s injury crisis is severe and concentrated in attack. Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini are both out; Pellegrini suffered a high-grade lesion at the myotendinous junction of the right semitendinosus and faces a lengthy recovery. Manu Koné and goalkeeper Mile Svilar are also unavailable. Bryan Cristante has returned but may be used in an advanced role as Gasperini searches for solutions.
Excluding Primavera players, Roma will have just 17 outfield players available. Donyell Malen — Roma’s top scorer with six league goals — leads the line, supported by Matías Soulé and Mora in the trident.
Star Watch
Kevin De Bruyne — Napoli
De Bruyne has been Napoli’s most reliable creative outlet, with three goals in Serie A already. Against a Roma side that will sit deep and deny space behind the defence, De Bruyne’s set-piece delivery and ability to thread passes through a compact block are Conte’s most valuable weapons. His duel with Cristante in the zone between Roma’s midfield and defence will determine whether Napoli can create high-quality chances.
Donyell Malen — Roma
Malen has carried Roma’s scoring load in Dybala’s absence, and his movement in behind is the exact threat Napoli’s high line struggles to contain. With Soulé drawing Olivera’s attention on the right, Malen’s runs into the channel between Di Lorenzo and Rrahmani are Roma’s best route to an away goal — the first they would concede or score at the Maradona this season.
Matchup Analysis: History vs Form
History is heavily Napoli. Napoli are unbeaten in their last eight home league matches against Roma — their best run in this fixture since the 1980s — and have not lost any of the last five Serie A meetings overall (two wins, three draws). In 90 official precedents in Campania, Napoli have 39 wins to Roma’s 25, with 26 draws. The most recent meeting ended 2-2 at the Maradona in February 2026.
Form is heavily Roma. Gasperini’s side have the best defensive record in Serie A — three goals conceded in seven matches — and have kept clean sheets in all three away games. Their 17 points are their best tally after seven matches since 2014. Napoli, by contrast, have scored just six goals in their last five league games and were shut out by Venezia.
The tactical fault line is Napoli’s ability to break a low block without leaving themselves exposed. Roma will concede possession and defend in a mid-to-low block, with Malen and Soulé waiting for transitions. Napoli’s expected goals (14.97) rank fourth in Serie A, suggesting their attacking output is better than their actual goals scored (10) — but that underlying creativity must translate against the division’s most organised defence. If Napoli overcommit full-backs, Roma’s counter through Malen is the game’s most likely source of a goal.
Prediction: Napoli 1-1 Roma. The double chance Roma or draw is priced at 1.46, reflecting the visitors’ unbeaten start and Napoli’s domestic struggles. But Napoli’s home record in this fixture is a genuine psychological anchor, and Roma’s attacking absences limit their capacity to win outright. A low-scoring draw — with both defences dominating — is the LiveScore call. Under 3.5 goals at 1.31 aligns with the expectation of a cautious derby.
FAQ
Q: What time is Napoli vs Roma kick-off?
A: 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST on Saturday, October 24 — 12:00 PM ET for US viewers.
Q: Where can I watch in the US?
A: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Q: Is Paulo Dybala playing for Roma?
A: No — he is out with a physical problem, alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini (high-grade muscle lesion), Manu Koné and Mile Svilar.
Q: Is André-Frank Anguissa fit for Napoli?
A: Yes — Anguissa has returned to the squad and is expected to start, with Matteo Politano also available.
Q: Can I watch a full replay if I miss the live broadcast?
A: Yes — LiveAreNao offers On-Demand Full Replays after full-time, with 1080p auto-adaptive quality and No Blackouts.
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