Cremonese have not beaten Napoli in Serie A for over 30 years, making this match crucial for their survival hopes. The game will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 24, 2026. Napoli currently sits in third place in Serie A with 66 points, while Cremonese is struggling at 17th with only 28 points.
Napoli’s unbeaten streak at home ended recently after 26 matches. They lost to Lazio, a defeat that stung. Yet, they have only lost once in their last seven games and aim to start another unbeaten run against a desperate Cremonese side.
Cremonese are fighting against relegation. They have picked up four points from their last four matches under new management but remain in serious danger of dropping out of Serie A. Their position is precarious—level on points with Lecce but above them on goal difference.
Rasmus Hojlund leads the scoring for Napoli with 10 goals this season. In their last encounter, he scored two goals against Cremonese, highlighting his importance to the team. On the other hand, Cremonese has struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet against Napoli in their last six meetings.
The stakes are high for both teams. Napoli seeks to maintain pressure on league leaders Inter Milan, trailing by 12 points. Meanwhile, Cremonese needs a win to bolster their chances of avoiding relegation. They have lost all but one of eight attempts to defeat Napoli in top-flight away fixtures.
Officials have not confirmed the starting lineups yet, but speculation suggests that Napoli may include Milinkovic-Savic and Rrahmani alongside Hojlund. For Cremonese, players like Audero and Bonazzoli are expected to feature prominently.
This match could be pivotal for both clubs as they navigate the final stretch of the season. The outcome will significantly impact Cremonese’s relegation battle and Napoli’s pursuit of a Champions League spot.
