Inter’s draw with Parma and Atalanta’s loss to Lazio in Bergamo dramatically raised the stakes for tonight’s clash between Bologna and Napoli, which will close out Matchday 31 of Serie A. The Stadio Renato Dall’Ara is sold out to the last seat, and the city is practically on its feet. If the stadium were twice as big, it would still be packed—partly because at least five thousand fans are arriving from Naples. Dall’Ara has become something of a fortress over the past two years: in this season alone, Bologna has collected 32 out of their 56 points at home.Lukaku’s jubilee: 400 career goalsThe chance for Bologna to return to the Champions League has electrified the Emilia city, along with the prospect of reaching the Coppa Italia final for the first time in half a century. Few in Bologna believed they could repeat last season’s success under Thiago Motta, with Riccardo Calafiori in defense and Joshua Zirkzee leading the line. But Vincenzo Italiano has not only matched his predecessor—he’s on track to surpass him and deliver another unforgettable season.##EDITORS_CHOICE##For Napoli, tonight’s match is their last test against a top-tier team. In the remaining seven rounds, they’ll face clubs ranked 10th or lower. Still, nothing is guaranteed—just look back at the draw with Venezia a few weeks ago. Regardless, there’s a quiet confidence in Naples—though no one will say it out loud out of superstition—that if they win tonight, the fourth Scudetto will be practically stitched onto the Azzurri’s shirts. Antonio Conte can be pleased with the latest medical report. Scott McTominay and Leonardo Spinazzola are back. The Scot will start from the first minute, while Spinazzola will serve as a crucial alternative to Olivera at left back.Inter’s legend punishes Inzaghi’s ‘gambling’ and rejoices NapoliNeres’ return to form has allowed Conte to revert to the 4-3-3 formation, which has brought Napoli nearly 2.5 points per match and represents a sort of guarantee. With Kvaratskhelia sold and Neres previously injured, Conte had to switch systems, which coincided with a dip in form. Italiano has only one selection dilemma: the left winger position, where Ndoye and Cambiaghi are in contention. Conte also faces one decision—between Anguissa and Gilmour in midfield. The Napoli boss must choose between Anguissa’s height, strength, and stamina or Gilmour’s technique and vision.Inter won’t sleep calmly: Napoli beat Milan to continue the pursuitNapoli has lost only once to Bologna in the past five years—that was last year at the “Maradona,” 0–2. Bologna hasn’t beaten the Azzurri at Dall’Ara since 2019. But in this season, Bologna is on fire: five straight wins in Serie A, plus a victory over Empoli in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. Add to that six consecutive home wins. In 2025, Bologna is the most prolific team in Serie A with 25 goals and has suffered just one loss this year—against Parma in the derby at Tardini.Romelu Lukaku. 400 career goals. 🇧🇪📈 pic.twitter.com/kQAze9R3gb— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) April 2, 2025 Napoli, after a streak of seven straight wins between late 2024 and early 2025, has managed only two victories in their last eight league matches, along with five draws and one defeat. Their last away win was on January 18th against Atalanta—since then, three draws and a loss. Conte won’t be on the bench tonight due to a suspension following his conduct against Milan last week. But that may not be bad news—in fact, quite the opposite. Conte’s loyal assistant Stellini has stepped in for him seven times in the Premier League and Serie A and has won every time, whether with Inter or Tottenham: seven games, seven wins. On the other side, Bologna is a favorite target for Romelu Lukaku. In five matches against the Emilia side, the Belgian striker has scored five goals—averaging one goal every 80 minutes. In 2025 alone, Lukaku has already contributed to nine goals—scoring five and assisting four.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 31FridayGenoa – Udinese 1-0 (0-0)/Zanoli 77/SaturdayMonza – Como 1-3 (1-2)/Mota 5 – Ikone 16, Diao 39, Vojvoda 51/Parma – Inter 2-2 (0-2)/Bernabe 60, Ondrejka 69 – Darmian 15, Thuram 45/Milan – Fiorentina 2-2 (1-2)/Abraham 23, Jovic 64 – Thiaw 7 og, Kean 10/SundayLecce – Venezia 1-1 (0-0)/Baschiroto 65 – Gallo 50 og/Empoli – Cagliari 0-0Torino – Verona 1-1 (0-0)/Elmas 67 – Sarr 64Atalanta – Lazio 0-1 (0-0)/Isaksen 54/Roma – Juventus 1-1 (0-1)/Shomurodov 49 – Locatelli 40/Monday21:45: (2.90) Bologna (3.00) Napoli (2.70)***odds are subject to change***
