

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa gave Napoli the lead, but neither team was able to capitalise on other outcomes as Bologna controlled the second half with a spectacular back-heel flick equaliser from Dan Ndoye. With a victory, Napoli may close the deficit at the top to one point or the Rossoblu could move up to third place, making this a crucial match for the standings. Alessandro Buongiorno had a muscle problem, Alex Meret had the illness, and Lewis Ferguson pulled out during the warm-up for Michael Aebischer because Davide Calabria was already hurt, forcing both teams to make last-minute substitutions. Antonio Conte did not participate in a touchline ban.
It was Napoli who took the lead with a remarkable solo effort from Anguissa, who flicked on the long ball in the centre-circle, shrugged off challenges from Emil Holm and Juan Miranda, then stayed on his feet to go around Lukasz Skorupski, depositing into the empty net.