Serie A Gameweek 8

Napoli vs NS AS Roma

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

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Futmetrix Verdict
90
Napoli
vs
AS Roma
Sat, Oct 24 • 16:00 Italiano
⚡ Form 86
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 78
⭐ Stars 91
Unbeaten Roma face hostile Neapolitan test.

Win Probability

  • Napoli 32%
  • Draw 28%
  • AS Roma 40%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Derby Day Drama at the Maradona

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. Roma's pristine unbeaten record faces the ultimate acid test in a fiery regional derby that Napoli simply cannot afford to lose.

The Setup

The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona hosts a blockbuster clash this October 24, 2026. Napoli are staggering through a wildly inconsistent campaign, desperate for a statement victory to jumpstart their season. In stark contrast, AS Roma arrive as away-day specialists, boasting an immaculate defensive record on the road. The Form gap heavily favors the visitors, though the overarching Balance of the match remains taut. The Stakes are colossal—this is a crunch match for regional bragging rights and precious title momentum. With pure quality spread across both rosters, the Stars metric guarantees premium entertainment from first whistle to last.

Key Battle

The midfield supremacy war will dictate the terms of engagement. Stanislav Lobotka carries the heavy burden of setting the tempo for the hosts. He faces a terrifying prospect in Manu Koné, whose surging runs through the center of the park have been tearing opposition midfields apart. If the home side fails to neutralize those driving runs, they will be overrun.

Our Prediction

We expect the visitors to march on. Their defensive rigidity away from home gives them a platform that the hosts currently lack. A tactical, hard-fought 2-1 away victory is on the cards, as their clinical edge in transition should punish the home side's structural vulnerabilities.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It is a fierce regional derby featuring an unbeaten title-chasing side and immense local pride on the line.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect the visitors to edge a highly competitive affair, utilizing their phenomenal away form to secure all three points.

Where are Napoli and AS Roma in the league table?

The visitors sit high up in second place, firmly in the title mix, while the hosts are lingering in ninth.

What is Napoli's current form?

Highly erratic. They have won three times but also suffered three defeats in their opening seven league fixtures.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Manu Koné is the standout. The AS Roma midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last 2 matches, boasting an elite 7.7 average rating.

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.

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
11/30/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
02/02/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
11/24/2024
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
04/28/2024
2 - 2
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
12/23/2023
2 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
01/29/2023
2 - 1
Serie A Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli Win
AS Roma Win
Draw

Season Statistics

9
League Position
2
10
Points
17
10
Goals Scored
16
7
Goals Conceded
3

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 7 19 21 9 +12 WBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
2 AS Roma 7 17 16 3 +13 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)DAS Roma 2 - 2 Inter (19-09-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)
3 Lazio 6 16 11 4 +7 WLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WLazio 1 - 0 Genoa (30-08-2026)
4 Frosinone 7 13 13 9 +4 WFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)LNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)WFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)WFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)
5 Cagliari 6 13 6 3 +3 DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LCagliari 0 - 1 Inter (30-08-2026)
6 AC Milan 6 12 11 5 +6 DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)WAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)DLazio 2 - 2 AC Milan (12-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WAC Milan 2 - 0 Venezia (28-08-2026)
7 Juventus 6 11 9 5 +4 DCagliari 1 - 1 Juventus (11-10-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 AC Milan (06-09-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)
8 Como 6 11 9 6 +3 DComo 0 - 0 AS Roma (11-10-2026)LFrosinone 2 - 0 Como (20-09-2026)WComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)WGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 2 Como (30-08-2026)
9 Napoli 7 10 10 7 +3 LVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)WNapoli 3 - 0 Frosinone (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Napoli (05-09-2026)
10 Atalanta 6 9 8 8 0 WAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Atalanta (20-09-2026)LAtalanta 1 - 2 Cagliari (12-09-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 1 Atalanta (05-09-2026)WAtalanta 1 - 0 Bologna (31-08-2026)
11 Sassuolo 7 8 12 14 -2 LFrosinone 4 - 2 Sassuolo (16-10-2026)DSassuolo 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-10-2026)LMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 2 Juventus (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
12 Torino 6 7 7 9 -2 WTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (14-09-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Torino (29-08-2026)
13 Lecce 6 6 6 12 -6 LLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)LAC Milan 3 - 0 Lecce (20-09-2026)WLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Lecce (07-09-2026)LLecce 0 - 4 AS Roma (31-08-2026)
14 Bologna 7 5 6 10 -4 LBologna 1 - 3 Inter (17-10-2026)WLecce 1 - 2 Bologna (11-10-2026)DBologna 1 - 1 Torino (19-09-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Bologna (13-09-2026)DBologna 2 - 2 Sassuolo (06-09-2026)
15 Udinese 6 4 9 13 -4 LTorino 2 - 1 Udinese (12-10-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Cagliari (19-09-2026)LInter 5 - 3 Udinese (14-09-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Lazio (07-09-2026)WMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)
16 Monza 6 4 9 15 -6 LLazio 3 - 1 Monza (11-10-2026)WMonza 2 - 1 Sassuolo (18-09-2026)LLecce 3 - 2 Monza (13-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LMonza 2 - 3 Udinese (29-08-2026)
17 Parma 6 4 4 10 -6 LInter 3 - 0 Parma (10-10-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)LComo 2 - 1 Parma (14-09-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Monza (06-09-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Parma (29-08-2026)
18 Fiorentina 6 4 7 14 -7 LGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 Napoli (20-09-2026)WVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Torino (05-09-2026)LFiorentina 0 - 3 Frosinone (29-08-2026)
19 Genoa 7 4 5 13 -8 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Genoa (17-10-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina (10-10-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2026)DGenoa 1 - 1 Frosinone (12-09-2026)LGenoa 1 - 4 Como (04-09-2026)
20 Venezia 7 3 6 16 -10 WVenezia 1 - 0 Napoli (17-10-2026)LAtalanta 3 - 1 Venezia (12-10-2026)LVenezia 0 - 2 Lazio (19-09-2026)LVenezia 2 - 4 Fiorentina (11-09-2026)LFrosinone 3 - 2 Venezia (06-09-2026)

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