Roma have won only one of their last 11 meetings with Napoli, albeit the Partenopei have claimed victory in just two of the last six derby del Sol fixtures played at the Olimpico.
Roma vs Napoli preview
The Serie A title race could hardly be much tighter at the moment, with the leadership changing no less than three times last weekend, so will the champions of the challengers win this Sunday night Derby del Sole? After 12 rounds of fixtures, it is Roma who lead the way, chasing just a fourth Scudetti, having not been champions since 2001. Last Sunday, the Giallorossi beat Cremonese 3-1 on the road, with Matías Soulé, Wesley and Evan Ferguson all on target, the Irishman bagging his first goal for the club. This means I Lupi have won nine of 12 Serie A games to date, albeit they have a tendency to lose the important ones, beaten 1-0 by both Inter and Milan thus far.
When Gian Piero Gasperini was appointed Roma manager in the summer, there was a genuine sense of excitement in the capital, given the wonders he had worked in nine seasons at Atalanta. Well, first and foremost, he is aiming to lead Roma back into the Champions League for the first time since 2018/19. In this season's Europa League, the Giallorossi beat Midtjylland 2-1 on Thursday, Neil El Aynaoui and Stephan El Shaarawy the scorers. This sees them move up to 15th in the league phase table, having won three and lost two so far. Nevertheless, Roma supporters enjoyed plenty of special nights in Europe during José Mourinho's tenure, but they are now dreaming of domestic supremacy, so can they claim a statement victory on Sunday night?
Napoli meantime are the defending champions, picking up their own fourth Scudetti in May, and are very much in the race to retain that title. Last weekend, the Partenopei swatted aside Atalanta 3-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with David Neres bagging a brace before Noa Lang made the points secure, all before half time. Prior to this, they'd been held to a goalless draw by Como and then been beaten by Bologna, but are third, just two points behind the leaders.
Meantime, Antonio Conte has a notoriously poor record in the Champions League, but his side took a big step towards the knockout phase this week, beating Qarabağ 2-0 in Tuesday. Rasmus Højlund saw a spot-kick saved, but Scott McTominay was on target soon after to help secure a 2-0 victory. Back in Serie A, the Partenopei have lost three of their last four away games, and this is the start of a crucial week, given that they'll welcome hated rivals Juventus to Naples in next Sunday's headliner. Here, who will assert themselves as bona fide title favourites with victory in the Derby del Sole?
Roma vs Napoli head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 178.
- Roma Wins: 66. Draws: 58. Napoli Wins: 54.
Roma team news
Gian Piero Gasperini remains without Angeliño, Mario Hermoso, Edoardo Bove and Artem Dovbyk due to injury, the latter trio significantly hampering his attacking options.
Here, fit again Paulo Dybala led the line on Thursday, but it remains to be seen if he will be ready to go again in this one. Leon Bailey also came off the bench against Midtjylland, which is a boost.
Roma predicted lineup vs Napoli: (3-4-2-1): Svillar; Mancini, Ziółkowski, Ndicka; Çelik, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala, Ferguson.
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Evan Ferguson's goal at Stadio Giovanni Zini last weekend was his first since netting for Brighton against Wolves 392 days earlier. With Dybala, Bailey and Dovkyk having been sidelined, the Irishman will spearhead Roma's attack, so can he enhance his hero status with a goal here?
Napoli team news
Vanja Milinković-Savić will continue to don the gloves, with usual number one Alex Meret nursing a metatarsal injury.
Meanwhile, Antonio Conte is also without Leonardo Spinazzola, Miguel Gutiérrez, Billy Gilmour and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa as well star attackers Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku long-term.
In terms of who will feature, fit again Rasmus Højlund will lead the line, while Noa Lang and David Neres' goals against Atalanta could see them chosen over Matteo Politano in support.
Napoli predicted lineup vs Roma: (3-4-2-1): Milinković-Savić; Rrahmani, Beukema, Buongiorno; Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, McTominay, Olivera; Neres, Lang, Højlund.
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As well as scoring an astonishing overhead kick to fire Scotland to a first World Cup since France '98, Scott McTominay bagged his fifth club goal of the campaign against Qarabağ on Tuesday. The midfielder has netted against ten different opponents in Serie A, so can he add Roma to this list?
Roma vs Napoli prediction
This Sunday night Serie A clash could be key in the title race and, as it's a big game in Italy, do not tune in expecting a goal-fest. We're forecasting a tense draw at the Olimpico: Roma 1-1 Napoli.
Roma vs Napoli FAQs - Serie A
How to watch Roma vs Napoli in Serie A on TV channel?
Roma vs Napoli in Serie A will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1 & DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Golazo & Paramount+
- Canada: fuboTV & TLN
How to watch Roma vs Napoli in Serie A on live streaming?
Roma vs Napoli in Serie A will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+ & DAZN UK.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Roma vs Napoli in Serie A?
Roma vs Napoli takes place on Sunday 30 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 11:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).