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Napoli faces Roma in crucial Derby del Sole match Saturday in Naples

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Napoli faces Roma in crucial Derby del Sole match Saturday in Naples

Summary

Napoli hosts Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday for the 159th Derby del Sole. Both teams enter the match with contrasting recent performances; Napoli looks to rebound from three league defeats in seven matches while Roma seeks to maintain a strong start to the season, having lost only twice in seven matches. Napoli recently achieved a thrilling 4-3 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League, but struggles in Serie A remain a concern. Conversely, Roma has enjoyed a solid league record with 17 points from seven matches, their best start since the 2014/15 season. The match is crucial for both sides as they aim to improve their standings.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place on Saturday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
•Allegri's Napoli has lost three of its last seven Serie A matches.
•Roma remains unbeaten in six league matches this season with five wins.
•Napoli's last home loss to Roma was in March 2018.
•Paulo Dybala and other key Roma players are ruled out due to injury.

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Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for the 159th Serie A edition of the iconic Derby del Sole between Napoli and Roma. Saturday’s clash in Naples could either be a chance for under-fire ho...
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