Serie A Regular Season - 38
Napoli 1 - 0 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' ↓ Alisson Santos ↑K. De Bruyne
24' R. Hojlund (K. De Bruyne)
37' ↓ S. Lobotka ↑B. Gilmour
HT
46' ↓ M. Olivera ↑Juan Jesus
J. Karlstrom 51'
↓ J. Piotrowski ↑I. Gueye 54'
↓ T. Kristensen ↑N. Bertola 59'
↓ J. Karlstrom ↑A. Buksa 59'
C. Kabasele 64'
80' ↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi
80' ↓ A. Meret ↑N. Contini
↓ J. Zemura ↑B. Mlacic 80'
↓ K. Davis ↑O. Zarraga 80'
A. Buksa 81'
L. Miller 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Alex Meret 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
77
Passes
6
Duels
Amir Rrahmani
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
91
Passes
7
Duels
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Matteo Politano 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
Scott McTominay
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
67
Passes
6
Duels
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Eljif Elmas
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
43
Passes
4
Duels
Rasmus Højlund 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
BENCH
Nikita Contini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
13
Minutes
Vanja Milinković-Savić
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin De Bruyne 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
83
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Billy Gilmour
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
79
Passes
4
Duels
Frank Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thomas Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Christian Kabasele 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Oumar Solet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Zemura
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Arthur Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keinan Davis
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Alessandro Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Răzvan Sava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolò Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Branimir Mlačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Issouf Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Udinese | 1 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 02/09/2025 | Napoli | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 12/14/2024 | Udinese | 1 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 09/27/2023 | Napoli | 4 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 05/04/2023 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Napoli | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 11/12/2022 | Napoli | 3 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 03/19/2022 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 09/20/2021 | Udinese | 0 - 4 | Napoli | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 05/11/2021 | Napoli | 5 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Napoli Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +54
P: 38 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +36
P: 37 GD: +26
P: 37 GD: +19
P: 37 GD: +27
P: 38 GD: +15
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +1
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -18
P: 37 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -22
P: 38 GD: -25
P: 37 GD: -34
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 38 | 87 | 89 | 35 | +54 | |
| 2 | Napoli | 38 | 76 | 58 | 36 | +22 | |
| 3 | AC Milan | 37 | 70 | 52 | 33 | +19 | |
| 4 | AS Roma | 37 | 70 | 57 | 31 | +26 | |
| 5 | Como | 37 | 68 | 61 | 28 | +33 | |
| 6 | Juventus | 37 | 68 | 59 | 32 | +27 | |
| 7 | Atalanta | 38 | 59 | 51 | 36 | +15 | |
| 8 | Bologna | 38 | 56 | 49 | 46 | +3 | |
| 9 | Lazio | 38 | 54 | 41 | 40 | +1 | |
| 10 | Udinese | 38 | 50 | 45 | 48 | -3 | |
| 11 | Sassuolo | 38 | 49 | 46 | 50 | -4 | |
| 12 | Parma | 38 | 45 | 28 | 46 | -18 | |
| 13 | Torino | 37 | 44 | 42 | 61 | -19 | |
| 14 | Fiorentina | 38 | 42 | 41 | 50 | -9 | |
| 15 | Genoa | 37 | 41 | 41 | 50 | -9 | |
| 16 | Cagliari | 37 | 40 | 38 | 52 | -14 | |
| 17 | Lecce | 37 | 35 | 27 | 50 | -23 | |
| 18 | Cremonese | 37 | 34 | 31 | 53 | -22 | |
| 19 | Hellas Verona | 37 | 21 | 25 | 59 | -34 | |
| 20 | Pisa | 38 | 18 | 26 | 71 | -45 |
P: 38 GD: +54
P: 38 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +19
P: 37 GD: +26
P: 37 GD: +33
P: 37 GD: +27
P: 38 GD: +15
P: 38 GD: +3
P: 38 GD: +1
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -4
P: 38 GD: -18
P: 37 GD: -19
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -14
P: 37 GD: -23
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -34
P: 38 GD: -45
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Napoli's Closing Statement: Hojlund Strike Sinks Depleted Udinese
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Napoli delivered a masterclass in possession to close out their domestic campaign, locking down second place and rewarding their faithful with a professional victory.
Early Exchanges
The atmosphere at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona crackled with anticipation as the home side sought to cap off a stellar domestic campaign. The Stakes were purely about pride and momentum for the hosts, who dictated terms immediately. A dramatic twist came just ten minutes in, forcing an early tactical adjustment. Enter K. De Bruyne off the bench. The midfield maestro needed merely fourteen minutes to imprint his genius on the match, delivering a clinical assist. The Balance of the contest tipped entirely in the 24th minute when R. Hojlund ruthlessly dispatched the opportunity to break the deadlock. From there, the hosts dominated possession, hoarding a massive 68% of the ball and transforming the pitch into their personal passing carousel. The visiting side chased shadows, pinned back by relentless pressure.
The Turning Point
Any hopes of an away resurgence were systematically dismantled in the second half. The home side maintained a vice-like grip on the tempo, leaving Udinese starved of service and deeply frustrated. This mounting frustration soon boiled over, directly impacting the match's Intensity. In the 64th minute, disaster struck for the visitors. A reckless and dangerous challenge earned C. Kabasele a straight red card. This dismissal for serious foul play effectively ended the contest as a competitive spectacle. Down a man and chasing the game against one of the league's most potent possession sides, the visitors were forced into sheer survival mode. The numerical advantage allowed the home midfield to operate with absolute impunity, probing the depleted defensive lines and coasting through the half.
Final Whistle Fallout
The remainder of the match felt more like a training exercise than a league fixture, completely neutralizing any Upset Factor. While the attacking line continued to pepper the goal with 14 total shots, it was the defensive solidity that caught the eye. Juan Jesus marshaled the backline with an outstanding performance, ensuring the clean sheet remained pristine and effortlessly shutting down any isolated counterattacks. Napoli seamlessly wound down the clock, securing all three points to finish their stellar season. This final day victory cements their impressive second-place finish with 76 points, booking their rightful place in next season's Champions League group stage. For the visitors, the narrow defeat confines them to 10th place—a respectable mid-table finish, but a harsh reminder of the supreme quality at the summit of Italian football.
Key Questions
How did the red card for C. Kabasele impact the match?
Kabasele's 64th-minute dismissal crippled Udinese's comeback hopes, allowing Napoli to ruthlessly exploit their numerical advantage and suffocate the remaining half hour with controlled possession.
What made Rasmus Hojlund the Man of the Match?
Hojlund was the decisive attacking force, scoring the brilliant 24th-minute match-winner and terrorizing the defense to secure the essential three points for his side.
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
This victory secures an outstanding second-place finish on 76 points, capping their domestic campaign with a clean sheet and firmly booking their Champions League ticket.
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.
Final Day Drama as Napoli Chase the Crown
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Napoli's title ambitions reach their boiling point on the final day, requiring nothing less than a victory against a resilient Udinese side.
The Setup
The championship pressure could not be higher at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this May 24, 2026. Napoli sit second in Serie A with 73 points, knowing this round 38 clash is a genuine title decider. The Stakes rating is understandably off the charts. While the hosts have shown a slightly inconsistent Form of WLDWL recently, they are heavily favoured against an Udinese outfit playing purely for pride. Sitting comfortably in tenth on 50 points, the visitors arrive with a modest Balance rating but boast enough firepower to play spoiler. With a healthy Stars advantage, the home side is expected to dictate terms in a match that promises goals.
Key Battle
With the Scudetto on the line, the defining clash happens between Napoli's desperate attacking unit and Udinese's deep-lying defensive block. The visitors will likely sit back, challenging the home midfield to find creative passing lanes in tight spaces. If the hosts panic and force the issue prematurely, Udinese's counter-attack could shatter the title dream entirely.
Our Prediction
Napoli should edge this contest through sheer willpower and superior attacking depth. Expect a highly nervous first half before the home side finally breaches the deep defensive block, securing a tense 2-1 victory to keep their championship hopes alive until the very end.