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Napoli 0-2 Bologna Player Ratings Thijs Dallinga 7.8 ; Jon Rowe 6.9 ; Riccardo Orsolini 6.6 ; Tommaso Pobega 6.7 ; Eljif Elmas 6.6 ; Rasmus Højlund 6.3 ; Matteo Politano 6.5
On Sunday, Bologna welcomed Napoli to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara and the hosts stunned the visitors with a solid 2‑0 victory.
This result caught many by surprise given Napoli’s recent form and Bologna’s reputation as a tougher opponent at home than many give them credit for.
The win gives Bologna a boost in confidence and shakes up Napoli’s rhythm, a reminder that in Serie A, no game can be taken lightly.
Right from kickoff Bologna looked sharper. They pressed Napoli high early and forced mistakes, restricting Napoli’s usual flow through midfield.
The breakthrough came in the 50th minute when Bologna moved the ball quickly from the back, switched play to the left and found a cross that the striker finished smartly.
That goal seemed to break Napoli’s structure and momentum. Napoli tried to respond by possession and by piling players forward, but Bologna defended with discipline and looked dangerous on the break.
Then, in the 66th minute, Bologna scored again: a set‑piece won in the right zone, the defender rose and nodded in from close range. At that point Napoli looked rattled.
Substitutions followed, but the visitors lacked ideas in the final third. Bologna held shape, blocked passing lanes, and showed they could capitalise when given opportunities.
Napoli simply couldn’t regain control and failed to register meaningful chances in the closing stages. The result underlines that Bologna’s home ground has become a real fortress, and Napoli will reflect on a match where they under‑performed both mentally and tactically.
Łukasz Skorupski - 6.5
Skorupski had a quiet game in terms of saves, facing very little direct threat from Napoli. However, his distribution was a concern, completing only 33% of passes and misplacing a few back-passes that could have led to danger.
Despite this, he remained calm and made basic saves when needed, allowing his defense to cover most threats.
Emil Holm - 7.7
Holm was a standout at right-back, winning 6 of 7 duels and making 3 crucial tackles. He also provided an assist. His interceptions and positional awareness helped limit Napoli’s attacks, though he lost possession 14 times, a point to improve.
Torbjørn Heggem - 6.7
Heggem delivered a reliable performance at left-back, with good passing accuracy (88%) and defensive interventions.
He won half his duels and made 2 clearances. While not perfect, he balanced defensive duties and support in attack.
Jhon Lucumí - 7.9
Lucumí was the star of the defense, scoring Bologna’s key goal and dominating aerial duels (3 won). He made 6 clearances, won 8 of 10 duels, and looked solid throughout. A near-perfect performance, with only a couple of minor turnovers.
Juan Miranda - 7.2
Miranda offered stability on the left, winning 8 of 10 duels and contributing to build-up play. He lost possession a few times (15), but his defensive awareness and support in attack made him effective.
Lewis Ferguson - 6.9
Active in connecting defense and attack, Ferguson completed 83% of passes and created one chance. He lost possession 11 times, showing some risky decisions under pressure, but his work rate was noticeable.
Tommaso Pobega - 6.7
Pobega defended well and maintained shape but struggled to influence the final third. Only 19 passes, with 84% accuracy, showing limited offensive impact.
Riccardo Orsolini - 6.6
Orsolini attempted dribbles and shots but had a 70% pass accuracy, resulting in a few broken attacks. One shot on target showed some attacking threat, but he was inconsistent.
Jens Odgaard - 6.4
Minimal influence, struggled with possession (67% pass accuracy) and lost duels, leading to limited offensive contribution.
Jon Rowe - 6.9
Efficient in his short spell, completing 93% of passes and creating a shot on target. He showed good composure and retained possession under pressure.
Thijs Dallinga - 7.8
Key performer up front, scored a goal, held up the ball well, and won 7 of 12 duels. His finishing was clinical, and he remained a constant threat to Napoli’s defense.
Nikola Moro 6.6 – Limited minutes but solid passing (89%).
Federico Bernardeschi 6.7 – Tried to influence the game, created chances but failed to make a decisive impact.
Nicolò Casale 6.4 – Minimal influence in limited playtime.
Massimo Pessina 6.9 – Came on in goal, distributed 59% of passes successfully, performed safely.
Nicolò Cambiaghi 7.3 – Assisted a goal, created a big chance, and injected energy into the attack.
Vanja Milinković Savić - 6.3
Milinković Savić had a tough day between the posts. He conceded two goals and only managed two saves, giving him a 50% save rate.
While he distributed the ball well (76% pass accuracy), a few long balls went astray, allowing Bologna to launch dangerous counters.
His positioning was decent, but he could not cover the goal for the decisive moments, leaving Napoli vulnerable early on.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo - 6.5
The right-back had a mixed performance. He made three tackles and two clearances, but he also lost four duels, struggling to contain Bologna’s attacks down his flank.
His passing was solid (80% accuracy), and he blocked a shot. However, he occasionally left gaps in the defensive line that Bologna exploited.
Amir Rrahmani - 6.5
Rrahmani was steady in possession, completing 93% of his passes, but he lost more duels than he won (2 of 7).
His aerial performance was weak, losing 4 out of 6 headers, which allowed Lucumí and Dallinga to dominate in the box. He made five clearances, but one could have been more decisive.
Alessandro Buongiorno - 6.6
Buongiorno combined composure with precise passing (90%), but his defensive interventions were limited. He won all four of his duels and cleared twice, keeping the line organized.
Unfortunately, Napoli still conceded under pressure from Bologna’s forwards before he was substituted in the 77th minute.
Miguel Gutiérrez - 6.8
Gutiérrez was active at left-back, winning six duels and maintaining composure defensively. However, he lost possession 14 times and allowed Bologna wide players to exploit his flank.
He did manage a few forward passes to support attacks, but his contribution was mostly defensive.
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa - 6.6
Anguissa worked hard to shield the backline, making 10 duels and winning four. He kept his team organized but lost the ball several times (10 possessions lost), which led to Bologna counter-attacks.
He struggled to influence the attacking phase, though his tackling was solid.
Stanislav Lobotka - 6.7
Lobotka controlled possession well, completing 88% of his passes and attempting several long balls to switch play. His defensive contribution was modest, winning only one of three duels, but he was key in linking the midfield and defense.
Scott McTominay - 6.5
McTominay tried to assert physicality in midfield, winning three duels and maintaining decent passing (88%). However, he misfired on forward passes and lost possession in crucial moments, limiting Napoli’s attacking momentum.
Matteo Politano - 6.5
Politano struggled to make an impact in his 68 minutes, losing 5 of 6 duels and giving away possession 14 times. He attempted a dribble and a few passes in the final third but could not create meaningful chances.
Rasmus Højlund - 6.3
Højlund had a frustrating game up front. Despite high pass accuracy (92%), he lost 13 of 18 duels and was outmuscled in key aerial battles, contributing little offensively.
Eljif Elmas - 6.6
Elmas showed glimpses of skill, including a shot on target, but he struggled with possession, losing the ball 13 times. He offered support in midfield but failed to break Bologna’s lines.
Juan Jesus 6.5
Solid in short defensive minutes, accurate passing (93%) and minimal mistakes.
David Neres 6.6 – Tried to spark the attack but had limited influence and lost duels frequently.
Mathías Olivera 6.4 – Brief appearance, safe passing but minimal defensive impact.
Lorenzo Lucca 6.5 – Came on late, no notable impact.
Noa Lang 6.5 – Added energy but could not change Napoli’s attacking struggles.