The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona takes center stage tonight as Napoli hosts Roma in a pivotal Round 25 clash of the 2025/26 Serie A season. With both sides separated by just three points in the standings, this edition of the Derby del Sole carries massive implications for the top-four race.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
Kick-off: 19:45 UTC
The State of Play
Napoli, led by Antonio Conte, currently sits in 3rd place with 49 points. Despite a disappointing midweek exit from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Como, the Partenopei have been formidable at home, remaining unbeaten at the Maradona this season (8 wins, 3 draws). A victory tonight would solidify their grip on a Champions League spot and keep the pressure on the Milan clubs above them.
Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, arrives in Naples in 4th place with 46 points. The Giallorossi have been road warriors this campaign, securing seven away wins already. However, history is not on their side in this fixture; Roma has not won a league match in Naples since 2018.
(Via 365Scores)
Team News & Key Players
Both squads are grappling with a significant injury crisis. Napoli will be without Scott McTominay that not been able to shake off a tendon issue, also out is the creative spark of Kevin De Bruyne and the leadership of captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. The goal-scoring burden will fall heavily on Rasmus Hojlund, who leads the team with 8 league goals.
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Roma faces similar struggles, with star forward Paulo Dybala doubtful and Artem Dovbyk sidelined. All eyes will be on MatÃas Soulé, who has emerged as Roma’s primary threat this season with 6 goals and 4 assists.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
Nov 30, 2025: Roma 0-1 Napoli
Feb 2, 2025: Roma 1-1 Napoli
Nov 24, 2024: Napoli 1-0 Roma
Apr 28, 2024: Napoli 2-2 Roma
Dec 23, 2023: Roma 2-0 Napoli
What to Watch For
Napoli’s defensive solidity at home will be tested by Roma’s aggressive wing-back play, led by Wesley. With both teams missing key creative outlets, expect a tactical chess match where set-pieces and defensive discipline from players like Gianluca Mancini and Amir Rrahmani could decide the outcome.
Prediction: Given the defensive records and the high stakes, a low-scoring affair is likely. Napoli’s home advantage might just give them the edge to extend their unbeaten streak against their rivals from the capital.