Final Whistle in the Desert: Napoli vs Bologna for Italy’s Super Cup

Match Preview

All eyes turn to the Al-Ol Park in Saudi Arabia as Napoli take on Bologna in the Coppa Italia Super Cup final, broadcast exclusively on the Thmanyah app.

Napoli reached the final by defeating Milan 2-0 in the semi-finals, while Bologna advanced past Inter on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

According to Football Italia, Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte is not expected to alter the starting XI, while Bologna may lean on forward Noa Dallinga up front.

Napoli will be without key figures Meret, De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, and Frank Zambo Anguissa, while Bologna miss Federico Bernardeschi, Lukas Skorupski, Remo Freuler, and Nicolò Casali.

Lineups and Key Moments

As reported, Napoli are likely to line up in a 3-4-3 and Bologna in a 4-2-3-1, aiming to balance defense with attacking support.

Conte is not expected to shuffle Napoli’s core on the day, while Bologna will seek pace and width to trouble the Napoli back line.

Napoli’s likely starting XI includes a central defender pairing with Juan Jesus anchoring the back three, while Bongiorno sits on the bench. The official lineups will be confirmed on match day.

The final will be played in Saudi Arabia, with limited injuries potentially tipping the scales in favor of either side.

Napoli predicted lineup (3-4-3) and Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1) reflect a balance between experience and energy, with Noa Dallinga leading Bologna’s attack and a veteran spine at Napoli.

Punchline 1: If Napoli win, the trophy will finally settle into a proper cabinet—no more standing on coffee tables at away hotels.

Punchline 2: If Bologna pull off a surprise, the desert wind will need sunscreen from all the celebrations that follow.