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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Como
4-1
RB Leipzig
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Como dismantle Leipzig in Champions League stunner.
Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Thu, Sep 10
Bayern München
5-0
Bodo/Glimt
⚡ Intensity
81
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Bayern's second-half blitz destroys Bodo/Glimt.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
David Neres (R. Hojlund) 36'
HT
46' ↓ E. Ferguson ↑T. Baldanzi
54' Bryan Cristante
62' ↓ M. Soule ↑P. Dybala
62' ↓ B. Cristante ↑N. El Aynaoui
Sam Beukema 64'
↓ N. Lang ↑M. Politano 69'
73' Tommaso Baldanzi
80' ↓ L. Pellegrini ↑L. Bailey
↓ R. Hojlund ↑E. Elmas 80'
82' ↓ Wesley Franca ↑S. El Shaarawy
↓ David Neres ↑L. Lucca 85'
86' Evan Ndicka
90'+3 Stephan El Shaarawy
Mathías Olivera 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Evan Ndicka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Mario Hermoso 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Zeki Çelik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Cristante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Manu Koné 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
65
Passes
5
Duels
Wesley
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Matías Soulé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lorenzo Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Evan Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Devis Vasquez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aboubacar Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Dybala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
49
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Rrahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Buongiorno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 
ENFORCER
9
Tackles
9
Tackles
15
Duels Won
88%
Win %
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McTominay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Olivera
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Forwards
David Neres 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Rasmus Højlund
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arda Yazıcı
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Politano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuseppe Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | AS Roma | 0 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 02/02/2025 | AS Roma | 1 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 11/24/2024 | Napoli | 1 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 04/28/2024 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 12/23/2023 | AS Roma | 2 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/29/2023 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
AS Roma Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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AS Roma
Napoli
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Napoli Edge Tactical Battle at the Olimpico
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A clinical David Neres strike proved enough to settle a high-tension Derby del Sole, propelling Napoli into second place and leaving Roma frustrated by their lack of cutting edge.
A Cagey Opening at Stadio Olimpico
The encounter began with all the hallmarks of a strategic stalemate, as both sides prioritised defensive solidity in a match where the Stakes were valued at a maximum 10.0. AS Roma enjoyed controlled possession (56%), attempting to dictate the tempo through patient build-up play. However, they found it difficult to breach a disciplined Napoli backline that seemed content to sit deep and absorb pressure. The Balance rating of 2.8 reflected the cautious nature of the opening exchanges, with clear-cut chances at a premium as both managers looked to avoid a costly early error in this vital regional derby.
The Breakthrough Moment
The deadlock was finally broken in the 36th minute through a moment of pure clinical efficiency. R. Hojlund demonstrated excellent hold-up play before sliding a perfectly weighted pass to David Neres. The Brazilian winger made no mistake, firing past the goalkeeper to give the visitors a lead that went against the run of play but highlighted their superior offensive quality. This goal fundamentally shifted the dynamic of the game, forcing the hosts to be more adventurous while allowing Napoli to exploit the spaces left behind. An Intensity score of 4.0 tells the story of a match defined more by tactical positioning than relentless end-to-end action.
Defensive Resilience Seals the Points
Despite chasing the game in the second half, Roma struggled to translate their territorial dominance into actual goals, recording a disappointing xG of just 0.52. Giovanni Di Lorenzo was instrumental for the visitors, marshalling the defence with an outstanding performance that neutralised Roma's aerial threat. At the other end, Mile Svilar produced 5 vital saves to keep the home side within touching distance, but his heroics were ultimately in vain. An Upset Factor of 0.0 confirms that while the match was close, the result was a fair reflection of Napoli's ability to manage the big moments. The win significantly boosts Napoli's title race credentials while forcing Roma to rethink their approach in the final third.
Key Questions
What made David Neres the Man of the Match?
Neres earned a 9.3 rating by scoring the winner and providing 3 key passes, serving as the primary creative spark in a tight tactical affair.
What does this mean for AS Roma's season?
The loss is a setback for Roma's top-four ambitions, highlighting a struggle to convert 56% possession into meaningful shots on target against elite opposition.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
With an Intensity of 4.0, the match was more about tactical discipline and high stakes than free-flowing football, typical of a high-pressure derby.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Rome Braces for the Derby del Sole
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A high-octane clash where regional pride meets the desperate hunt for Champions League qualification.
The Setup
The Stadio Olimpico provides the backdrop for a classic Italian encounter that carries massive weight in the standings. Napoli arrive in the capital sitting 3rd, boasting a Form rating bolstered by their efficiency as away specialists. AS Roma, currently in 5th place, have been resurgent, though they face a tactical puzzle against a Napoli side that has won half of their road trips this term. With a Stakes score of 10.0, this is a quintessential six-pointer in the race for the top four.
Key Battle
The game will likely be decided by the physical battle between Evan Ferguson and the defensive resilience of the visitors. Ferguson’s ability to act as a focal point for Roma's attack will be tested against a disciplined backline. Meanwhile, Napoli's attacking Stars, led by the creative spark of David Neres, will look to exploit any lapses in the Giallorossi defense. The Balance of the midfield, anchored by M. Koné, will be crucial in dictating the tempo of this regional grudge match.
Our Prediction
This has all the hallmarks of a tactical stalemate. While Roma will push forward with intensity, the goalkeeping heroics of Mile Svilar and the clinical nature of Napoli’s counters should see the points shared. Expect a high-intensity 1-1 draw where neither side is willing to blink first in the pursuit of European football.