Napoli vs Roma: Official Lineups – Politano Starts, Zaragoza in for Gasperini

Napoli and Roma will face off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday evening, with both teams fielding starting lineups impacted by absences, according to official team announcements released prior to the 20:45 CET kickoff.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation, deploying Milinkovic-Savic in goal, with a back three of Beukema, Rrahmani, and Buongiorno. The midfield will consist of Gutierrez, Lobotka, Elmas, and Spinazzola, supporting the attacking trio of Politano, Vergara, and Hojlund.

Roma coach Daniele De Rossi, meanwhile, has also chosen a 3-4-2-1 setup. Svilar will start in goal, shielded by a defense of Mancini, N’Dicka, and Ghilardi. Celik, Cristante, Pisilli, and Wesley will form the midfield, with Zaragoza and Pellegrini providing support for striker Malen.

The match will be officiated by Andrea Colombo, assisted by Zingarelli and Bercigli, with Matteo Marcenaro serving as the fourth official. Rosario Abisso will be on VAR duty, supported by Gianluca Aureliano.

The game, the 158th encounter between the two clubs, is a crucial fixture in the Serie A campaign, with both teams vying for Champions League qualification. Currently, Napoli holds 49 points after 24 matches, whereas Roma has 46 points after the same number of games. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Dazn in Italy, including streaming options and availability on Sky channel 214 with a specific subscription. A live text commentary will be available on Gazzetta.it.

Recent head-to-head results favor Roma, with 53 victories compared to Napoli’s 50, alongside 54 draws. The last meeting between the two sides on November 30, 2025, saw Napoli emerge victorious with a 1-0 win.