Roma v Napoli: title clash preview, line-ups, tactics, stats, live guide | OneFootball

Roma-Napoli, valid for the 13th matchday of Serie A 2025/26, will take place on Sunday, November 30 at 20:45 at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma-Napoli, all about the title clash: line-ups, tactical analysis, statistics, and a complete guide to the live match

A clash worth much more than three points: Roma seeks confirmation as the league leader, while Napoli wants to boost its title bid in a season marked by injuries but still full of potential.

In recent years, the match has progressively become a technical benchmark of the championship, not only for the individual level but also for the tactical imprint of the two coaches. Gasperini and Conte propose a style of play based on intensity, high pressing, individual duels, and aggressive space occupation: a context that promises a match of very high operational speed.

On the eve, Gasperini stated: “Koné? The injury doesn't seem serious, he might make it against Napoli.”

Probable line-ups Roma (3-4-2-1)

Svilar; Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka; Celik, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Pellegrini; Ferguson. Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini Suspended: none Unavailable: Angelino, Dovbyk

Napoli (3-4-3)

Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, McTominay, Lobotka, Spinazzola; Neres, Højlund, Lang. Coach: Antonio Conte Suspended: none Unavailable: Anguissa, Contini, De Bruyne, Gutierrez, Lukaku

Where to watch Roma-Napoli

The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with coverage starting at 20:30. It will be available both via smart TV and streaming on all supported devices.

Match analysis

Roma and Napoli arrive at the confrontation after different paths, but with one common point: both have shown an extremely recognizable tactical structure.

Roma: solidity, compactness, and the ability to endure

Roma is at the top of the standings for the first time in almost a decade, doing so with numbers that tell of an organized, intense team that is very difficult to face. With only six goals conceded in the first twelve matchdays, the Giallorossi are building their advantage on collective defensive play. The most surprising statistic is the effectiveness in relation to offensive production: with 15 goals scored, Roma has obtained 27 points, a rare performance in the three-point era.

Napoli: widespread quality, but declining away performance

Napoli has to deal with many absences but remains a team with overall quality above the league average. However, the away phase is an open issue: three defeats in the last four away matches and no goals from open play away from home since September. Conte's setup remains solid, but there is a lack of incisiveness in the final third, where Politano and Neres still need to find scoring consistency.

Opta statistics: numbers, trends, and key insights

Napoli has remained unbeaten in 10 of the last 11 league matches against Roma (6 wins, 4 draws). The only exception is the 2-0 win for the Giallorossi on December 23, 2023.

Roma has won only two of the last nine home matches against Napoli in Serie A, but hasn't lost at the Olimpico against the Azzurri since 2022.

For the first time in history, Roma and Napoli face each other within the first 15 matchdays, both having reached at least 25 points.

Roma could reach double-digit victories after 13 rounds for the first time since 2017/18.

Napoli struggles away: three losses in the last four away matches.

Roma has conceded just six goals, a defensive record matched only by two seasons in the last 50 years.

Both teams have never dropped points from a leading position in this tournament.

Roma (144) and Napoli (142) are among the top three teams for high interruptions of opponent sequences: a sign of two tactical models based on immediate aggression and ball recovery in the offensive half.

Politano is the player who has attempted the most shots without scoring (23 attempts), but against Roma, he has already collected four assists in his career.

Soulé has reached 9 goals with Roma in Serie A: among foreign Giallorossi under 23, only Lamela and Ünder have done better.

Tactical insight: where the match could be decided

Three key duels could direct the encounter:

High pressing and low build-up

Roma is one of the most aggressive teams in the league in immediate recovery. Napoli, when pressed, has alternated between excellent ball exits and moments of difficulty. Lobotka's quality will be crucial.

External chains

Celik-Soulé on one side and Spinazzola-Neres on the other represent two pairs that can break the game open with width and speed.

Midfield

Koné and Cristante against McTominay and Lobotka: rhythm versus management, physicality versus order. A part of the field that will determine the pace of the game.

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