Serie A Regular Season - 31
Napoli 1 - 0 FT AC Milan
Match Statistics
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Match Events
12' A. Buongiorno
HT
↓ A. Saelemaekers ↑Z. Athekame 62'
↓ N. Fullkrug ↑S. Gimenez 63'
70' ↓ Giovane ↑Alisson Santos
↓ C. Nkunku ↑C. Pulisic 74'
74' ↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Politano
79' M. Politano
81' M. Politano
↓ F. Tomori ↑R. Loftus-Cheek 82'
↓ Y. Fofana ↑R. Leao 83'
85' ↓ K. De Bruyne ↑E. Elmas
85' ↓ Juan Jesus ↑S. Beukema
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Alessandro Buongiorno 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mathías Olivera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frank Anguissa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Scott McTominay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Alex Meret 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Politano 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Koni De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavlović
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Alexis Saelemaekers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
83
Entry
Luka Modrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Rabiot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Lorenzo Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zachary Athekame
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Pulišić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Leão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 0 | AC Milan | Super Cup | King Saud University Stadium |
| 09/28/2025 | AC Milan | 2 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 03/30/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 10/29/2024 | AC Milan | 0 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 02/11/2024 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 10/29/2023 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Napoli Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +45
P: 31 GD: +17
P: 31 GD: +23
P: 31 GD: +31
P: 31 GD: +25
P: 31 GD: +14
P: 31 GD: +17
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -18
P: 31 GD: -17
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -20
P: 31 GD: -22
P: 31 GD: -31
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 33 | 78 | 78 | 29 | +49 | |
| 2 | AC Milan | 33 | 66 | 48 | 27 | +21 | |
| 3 | Napoli | 33 | 66 | 48 | 33 | +15 | |
| 4 | Juventus | 33 | 63 | 57 | 29 | +28 | |
| 5 | Como | 33 | 58 | 57 | 28 | +29 | |
| 6 | AS Roma | 33 | 58 | 46 | 29 | +17 | |
| 7 | Atalanta | 33 | 54 | 45 | 29 | +16 | |
| 8 | Bologna | 33 | 48 | 42 | 39 | +3 | |
| 9 | Lazio | 33 | 47 | 34 | 30 | +4 | |
| 10 | Sassuolo | 33 | 45 | 41 | 44 | -3 | |
| 11 | Udinese | 33 | 43 | 38 | 43 | -5 | |
| 12 | Torino | 33 | 40 | 37 | 54 | -17 | |
| 13 | Genoa | 33 | 39 | 40 | 46 | -6 | |
| 14 | Parma | 33 | 39 | 24 | 40 | -16 | |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 32 | 35 | 37 | 44 | -7 | |
| 16 | Cagliari | 33 | 33 | 33 | 47 | -14 | |
| 17 | Cremonese | 33 | 28 | 26 | 47 | -21 | |
| 18 | Lecce | 32 | 27 | 21 | 45 | -24 | |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 33 | 18 | 23 | 56 | -33 | |
| 20 | Pisa | 33 | 18 | 24 | 60 | -36 |
P: 33 GD: +49
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +28
P: 33 GD: +29
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -24
P: 33 GD: -33
P: 33 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Politano Strikes Late to Settle Tactical Battle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. In a match defined by defensive rigidity and cautious build-up, a singular moment of magic from the bench proved the difference in this crucial six-pointer.
A Chess Match in Naples
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona hosted a tactical war of attrition rather than an open spectacle from the first exchange. With immense Stakes on the line between two heavyweights chasing Champions League qualification, neither side was willing to blink first. Napoli cautiously edged possession with 54 percent, slowly probing the flanks but frequently hitting a resolute defensive brick wall. AC Milan remained incredibly disciplined in their shape, sitting deep and hoping to spring Rafael Leão on swift counter-attacks. However, the visiting forwards were heavily isolated and starved of meaningful service throughout the half. The sheer Balance of the opening hour was glaringly obvious in the underlying metrics. Both outfits struggled to generate clear-cut opportunities, managing only a handful of touches inside the respective penalty areas and leaving the goalkeepers as mere spectators in a methodical clash.
The Super Sub Strikes
As the second half wore on, the attacking tempo desperately cried out for a distinct spark. The home dugout finally blinked, turning to their substitutes to inject some much-needed Intensity into a relatively flat attacking display. In the 74th minute, M. Politano was introduced to the fray, and his arrival instantly rewired the dynamics of the final third. Just five minutes after crossing the white line, the tricky winger delivered the golden breakthrough. A sudden, vertical burst of energy caught the visiting defensive line entirely flat-footed, allowing Politano to rifle home a clinical strike in the 79th minute. This late Upset Factor completely shattered the opposition's rigid game plan. It was a textbook example of how tight fixtures at the top of the table are invariably decided by inspired managerial decisions and individual brilliance off the bench.
Standings Reshuffled
The final whistle cemented a truly massive result for the home side, who now boast an impeccable run of five consecutive league victories to reach the 65-point mark. By securing this crunch six-pointer, they have firmly seized the momentum in the tight race for elite European spots. Conversely, the away side will bitterly lament a remarkably toothless attacking display. Registering a meager 0.47 expected goals and only a solitary shot on target all evening, their offensive strategy completely misfired when it mattered most. As the regular season slowly nears its decisive conclusion, this razor-thin 1-0 victory serves as a monumental shift in confidence for the victors. The Naples faithful celebrated the final whistle with immense relief, fully aware that grinding out these exceptionally gritty, hard-fought results is the true hallmark of a top-tier domestic campaign.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
This vital victory propels Napoli to 65 points, securely solidifying their Champions League qualification hopes while extending an impressive flawless run to five consecutive wins.
How did substitute Matteo Politano change the game?
Introduced in the 74th minute, he injected urgent verticality into a stagnant forward line, immediately scoring the decisive match-winner just five minutes after stepping onto the pitch.
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.
Title Race Tension: Napoli and Milan Collide in Massive Six-Pointer
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Separated by a single point, this is a quintessential late-season clash where the loser risks surrendering their elite league standing.
The Setup
On April 06, 2026, the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona hosts a fixture with undeniable Stakes. AC Milan currently hold second place on 63 points, but Napoli are breathing down their necks in third on 62. Napoli's imposing Form—boasting four wins in their last five—clashes directly with Milan's robust reputation as away-day specialists. The Balance of power is razor-thin, suggesting fine margins will decide the outcome. With top-tier Stars taking the pitch, including the formidable Mike Maignan anchoring Milan's defense, the atmosphere in Naples will be electric.
Key Battle
The match will swing on the duel between Matteo Politano and Luka Modrić. Politano's relentless direct running and ability to conjure moments of magic down the flank will severely test Milan's structure. In response, Modrić will look to dictate the tempo, utilizing his vast experience to smother the crowd's energy and establish control in the engine room.
Our Prediction
Our take is a cagey 1-1 draw. Given the terrifying consequence of losing ground in this tight race, both managers will likely prioritize structural integrity over cavalier attacks.