Roma is preparing to challenge Napoli at the Maradona Stadium this evening at 6pm, with the aim of giving a signal to the championship in a direct high-ranking match. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants to break a taboo that has lasted for over eight years: the Giallorossi team has not won in Naples since 3 March 2018, when they won 4-2. Since then, in the next eight away matches, Roma have recorded four draws and four defeats, a result that Gasperini intends to reverse to maintain the continuity of the Giallorossi's path, which still remains unbeaten in the championship.
In the context of historical rivalries, the overall precedents between the two teams in Serie A amount to 158 meetings, with 53 victories for Roma, 55 draws and 50 for Napoli. At Maradona, however, out of 79 matches Roma won only 19 times, compared to 25 draws and 35 victories for Napoli. The last match, which took place on 15 February 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw, with two goals from Malen for Roma and goals from Spinazzola and Alisson Santos for Napoli.
On the training front, Gasperini decided to field the players Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala in the box, but also considered the full availability of Bryan Cristante, team captain. The coach proposed inserting Rodrigo Mora as a starter, with a midfield position behind Malen and Soulé, while de Roon and Pisilli would occupy the midfield positions. This choice aims to exploit Mora's freshness and experience to support the defense and attack in a crucial match.
Napoli, who have proven to be a difficult opponent at home, approach the match with the hope of breaking their losing streak against Roma. The match, which will take place at Maradona, will be an important opportunity for both teams to confirm their position in the league table and to show their strength in front of the fans. With Roma still unbeaten in the league and Napoli looking to consolidate their position, the match promises to be an intense and decisive confrontation for the future of Serie A.