Napoli Seek Bounce-Back Win Against Parma at Stadio Maradona

Italy Serie A  -  Napoli VS Parma
Match Time:15-01-2026 01:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Napoli will aim for a win at home against Parma after recording consecutive draws last week. The Serie A champions were held by Hellas Verona and managed only a draw against a title rival. A victory is essential for the Partenopei in their midweek clash at Stadio Maradona.

Team Analysis:
Napoli drew 2-2 with Inter Milan at San Siro, with Scott McTominay scoring twice to maintain their unbeaten streak. The Serie A leaders continue to chase supremacy while Conte’s side avoided defeat to stay competitive in the title race. Parma, despite recent improvement and three wins in four away games, remain underdogs against the Scudetto holders.

Player Situation:
Napoli will still be without key players including De Bruyne, Anguissa, Gilmour, and Lukaku, though David Neres may return from injury to the bench. McTominay’s recent scoring form boosts their midfield alongside Lobotka, while Parma have a shorter injury list with only a few absentees. Rasmus Hojlund leads Napoli’s attack, and Parma’s Pellegrino aims to add to his goal and assist tally.

Result Prediction:
Napoli have overcome recent injury challenges to secure the Supercoppa Italiana and maintain their Scudetto defence. Their consistency has minimized the impact of absences, apart from one poor half against Verona. Despite Parma’s improvement, especially on the road, they are unlikely to challenge Napoli in Naples.

Predicted Result: Napoli 2-1 Parma.