Serie A Regular Season - 37

Pisa vs NS Napoli

Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani

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Futmetrix Verdict
56
Pisa
vs
Napoli
Sun, May 17 • 10:30 Italiano
⚡ Form 34
⚖️ Balance 52
🏆 Stakes 100
⭐ Stars 45
Napoli chase title against doomed Pisa.

Win Probability

  • Pisa 13%
  • Draw 21%
  • Napoli 66%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Napoli's Title Charge Meets Pisa's Nightmare Season

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A massive mismatch with Serie A championship implications makes this a crucial watch for the visitors' title ambitions.

The Setup

The Serie A title race is reaching a boiling point. On May 17, 2026, Napoli travel to the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani with one clear objective: take all three points. Sitting second with 70 points, the visitors simply cannot afford a slip-up. The massive Stakes surrounding this fixture reflect their championship desperation.

In stark contrast, Pisa are enduring a truly torrid campaign. Rooted to the bottom in 20th place with just 18 points, their season is practically over. A miserable Form rating highlights their brutal five-match losing streak. Winning at home has been incredibly rare, as they have secured just two victories in front of their fans all year.

Key Battle

The tactical Balance is entirely skewed toward the visitors. Pisa's defensive unit must figure out a way to stop an overwhelming attacking wave. Having already leaked 66 goals this term, they now face a frontline loaded with high-caliber Stars. With S. McTominay pulling the strings in midfield and R. Højlund hunting for goals, the home side's backline is in for a punishing afternoon.

Our Prediction

Expect an absolute blowout. Napoli have too much quality and too much to play for. They will control possession, pin the hosts back immediately, and find the net early. We foresee a remarkably comfortable 3-0 away victory.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes, if you are tracking the Serie A title race. Napoli's pursuit of the championship is the primary reason to tune in.

What's the predicted outcome?

A comfortable Napoli victory. They are heavy favorites against a struggling, defensively fragile home side.

Where are Pisa and Napoli in the league table?

Napoli sit second with 70 points, pushing hard for the title. Pisa are rock bottom in 20th place with just 18 points.

What is Pisa's current form?

Terrible. They are suffering through a five-match losing streak and have only managed two wins at home all season long.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Matteo Politano is blazing, securing 1 goal in 1 match. His elite 7.5 average rating makes him Napoli's primary threat.

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.

Season Statistics

20
League Position
2
18
Points
70
25
Goals Scored
52
63
Goals Conceded
33

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 36 85 85 31 +54 WLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)
2 Napoli 35 70 52 33 +19 LNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)LNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)
3 Juventus 36 68 59 30 +29 WLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)
4 AC Milan 36 67 50 32 +18 LAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)
5 AS Roma 36 67 55 31 +24 WParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)
6 Como 36 65 60 28 +32 WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)
7 Atalanta 36 58 50 34 +16 WAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)LAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)
8 Lazio 36 51 39 37 +2 LLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)WNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)
9 Udinese 36 50 45 46 -1 WCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)WUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)
10 Bologna 35 49 42 41 +1 WNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)
11 Sassuolo 36 49 44 46 -2 LTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)
12 Torino 36 44 41 59 -18 WTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)LUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)
13 Parma 36 42 27 45 -18 LParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)WParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)
14 Genoa 36 41 40 48 -8 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)
15 Fiorentina 36 38 38 49 -11 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)
16 Cagliari 36 37 36 51 -15 LCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)WCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)
17 Lecce 36 32 24 48 -24 LLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)LBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)
18 Cremonese 36 31 30 53 -23 WCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)LNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 36 20 24 58 -34 LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)
20 Pisa 36 18 25 66 -41 LCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)LParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)