Serie A Regular Season - 17
Cremonese 0 - 2 FT Napoli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Hojlund 13'
Juan Jesus 34'
R. Hojlund (S. McTominay) 45'
Scott McTominay 45'+3
HT
↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez 46'
↓ E. Elmas ↑N. Lang 51'
58' Tommaso Barbieri
60' ↓ T. Barbieri ↑D. Johnsen
60' ↓ A. Sanabria ↑F. Moumbagna
↓ David Neres ↑A. Buongiorno 73'
77' ↓ A. Grassi ↑W. Bondo
77' ↓ A. Zerbin ↑F. Bonazzoli
82' ↓ M. Bianchetti ↑R. Floriani
↓ R. Hojlund ↑L. Lucca 88'
↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
E. Audero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Terracciano 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Baschirotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bianchetti
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
T. Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
A. Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
A. Grassi
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
M. Payero
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
G. Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
J. Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Silvestri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Valoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sarmiento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Bondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Bonazzoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
V. Milinkovic-Savic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Di Lorenzo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
A. Rrahmani
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Politano
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Lobotka 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. McTominay 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
L. Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
David Neres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
E. Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
R. Hojlund 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.2
Rating
BENCH
N. Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ferrante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Gutierrez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Buongiorno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Mazzocchi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Marianucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Lang
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2023 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 17/01/2023 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 09/10/2022 | Cremonese | 1 - 4 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
Cremonese Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Napoli Dictate Terms as Højlund Shines at the Zini
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Napoli's clinical efficiency at the Stadio Giovanni Zini solidified their top-three status while exposing the significant gap between the league's elite and the mid-table contenders.
Napoli's Aggressive Opening Salvo
The encounter at the Stadio Giovanni Zini began with a relentless offensive display from the visitors, who looked to establish dominance from the first whistle. Napoli edged possession with 53%, utilizing a high press that frequently disrupted the build-up play of Cremonese. A Balance score of 2.5 indicates how quickly the tide turned in favor of the Neapolitans. The breakthrough arrived in the 13th minute when Rasmus Højlund showcased his predatory instincts, pouncing on an opening to fire the visitors ahead. This early strike set the tone for a first half where the home side struggled to retain the ball, forced deep into their own territory by a structured and hungry Napoli midfield.
The Pivot: Doubling the Advantage
As the first half progressed, the pressure on the Cremonese goal became a sustained siege. An Intensity rating of 6.2 reflects the barrage of 22 shots that Napoli unleashed throughout the match. Just as the hosts seemed likely to reach the break with only a one-goal deficit, S. McTominay provided a moment of creative brilliance, setting up Højlund for his second goal of the afternoon in the 45th minute. It was a crushing blow for the home side, who were largely kept in the game by the inspired form of Emil Audero. The goalkeeper's 6 saves were the only reason the scoreline remained respectable, as he denied several certain goals with impressive reflex stops.
Tactical Control and Table Implications
The second half saw Napoli shift into a controlled rhythm, prioritizing defensive stability while remaining a threat on the counter-attack. With the Stakes measured at 6.0, securing the three points was paramount for their title ambitions. Vanja Milinković-Savić remained largely untested in the Napoli goal, finishing the match with a clean sheet after making just 2 saves. Cremonese's inability to register more than two shots on target highlighted the gulf in class, as they failed to exploit any Upset factor. The 0-2 result keeps Napoli firmly in the hunt at the top of Serie A, while Cremonese must find a way to turn defensive resilience into points in their upcoming fixtures.
Key Questions
What made Rasmus Højlund the Man of the Match?
Højlund's clinical brace and constant movement made him the decisive factor, turning Napoli's territorial dominance into a tangible two-goal lead.
What does this mean for Cremonese's season?
This defeat keeps Cremonese in mid-table, illustrating that despite Audero's heroics, they lack the offensive punch to challenge the league's top sides.
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.
Napoli’s Elite Quality Meets Cremonese’s Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A significant gap in technical depth makes this a match where Napoli’s individual brilliance is expected to overwhelm the hosts' defensive structure.
The Setup
The Stadio Giovanni Zini hosts a clash of two worlds on December 28. Napoli, sitting 3rd in the table, arrive as away specialists with a 50% win rate on their travels. Conversely, Cremonese are enduring severe home woes, managing just two wins in seven matches. This discrepancy is reflected in a Form rating that heavily favors the visitors, leaving the hosts in a desperate struggle to climb away from the bottom five in this Serie A campaign.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Napoli’s creative engine against a retreating defensive block. In the absence of specific player-on-player data, the battle will be fought in the half-spaces; Napoli’s midfield, led by S. McTominay, will look to pierce the lines, while Emil Audero in the home goal will be under immense pressure. Audero’s recent 18-save haul suggests he is capable of heroics, but the sheer volume of Stars in the away lineup puts the defensive Balance under constant threat.
Our Prediction
Expect a professional performance from the visitors. Napoli will likely dominate territory, using the defensive stability provided by A. Buongiorno to allow their attackers freedom. While the Stakes score of 6.0 suggests a standard league fixture, Napoli's drive for the podium should see them clinical. We predict a controlled 0-2 victory for the Partenopei, with R. Højlund proving too much for the local backline to handle.