Match Information
Match Overview
Napoli welcome Cremonese to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for Round 34 of the Serie A regular season on April 24, a fixture that carries significant implications for both teams' contrasting objectives as the campaign enters its final stretch. Sitting third in the table, Antonio Conte's Napoli are firmly in the hunt for European qualification, while Marco Giampaolo's Cremonese occupy a precarious 17th position, making every point crucial in their battle to avoid relegation.
The most pressing factor heading into this encounter is the stark contrast in recent form and league positioning. Napoli's inconsistent run has seen them claim just five points from their last five matches, including a damaging 0-2 home defeat to Lazio on April 18 that highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. This poor sequence has potentially jeopardized their European ambitions at a critical juncture. The Partenopei's inability to find consistency, evidenced by alternating results in recent weeks, suggests underlying issues that Conte must address urgently.
Our see detailed stats here covers the key factors in greater depth.
Cremonese's relegation concerns add another layer of intensity to this fixture. The visitors have managed just one win in their last five outings, though their goalless draw with Torino on April 19 did provide a valuable point. Giampaolo's side has struggled particularly with defensive solidity, conceding multiple goals in three of their previous five matches, including a heavy 1-4 reverse against Fiorentina on March 16.
Neither side reports injury concerns, meaning both managers have full squads at their disposal for this crucial encounter. This availability could prove decisive in what promises to be a tactically intriguing battle between Conte's attacking philosophy and Giampaolo's pragmatic approach as Cremonese fight for survival.
Predicted Lineups
Napoli
Vanja Milinković-Savić; Sam Beukema, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathías Olivera; Matteo Politano, Frank Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Leonardo Spinazzola; Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay; Rasmus Højlund
Cremonese
E. Audero; F. Terracciano, F. Baschirotto, S. Luperto, G. Pezzella; R. Floriani, W. Bondo, A. Grassi, J. Vandeputte; F. Bonazzoli, A. Sanabria
Team Form Analysis
Napoli
League Position: 3Napoli Form Analysis
Napoli's recent form presents a concerning picture for Antonio Conte as his side has struggled to maintain the consistency required for European qualification. The Partenopei have collected just five points from their last five Serie A fixtures, with their most recent outing against Lazio on April 18 proving particularly deflating as they suffered a 0-2 home defeat that exposed defensive frailties.
The attacking output has been inconsistent, managing just three goals across their last five matches while failing to score in two of those encounters. Their defensive record during this period shows four goals conceded, with clean sheets against AC Milan on April 6 and Cagliari on March 20 providing the only bright spots. The quality of opponents faced has been mixed, but defeats to Lazio and the failure to break down Parma's defense in a 1-1 draw on April 12 highlight the team's current struggles.
Most troubling is the pattern of alternating results that has emerged, suggesting an inability to build momentum when it matters most. The narrow victories over AC Milan and Lecce demonstrated their capability, but the subsequent stumbles have undermined their European aspirations at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Cremonese
League Position: 17Cremonese Form Analysis
Cremonese's recent form reflects the struggles of a team embroiled in a relegation battle, having secured just four points from their last five Serie A encounters. Marco Giampaolo's side managed only one victory during this period, a crucial 0-2 away win at Parma on March 21 that provided temporary respite from their survival concerns.
Defensively, Cremonese have been vulnerable throughout this sequence, keeping just one clean sheet in the goalless draw with Torino on April 19. Their defensive fragility was most evident in the 1-4 home defeat to Fiorentina on March 16, while they also conceded twice to Bologna on April 5 despite scoring first. The attacking output has been equally problematic, with the side failing to score in two of their last five matches and managing just four goals overall.
The quality of opposition faced has varied, but defeats to teams like Cagliari, who sit nearby in the table, highlight the challenges Giampaolo faces in steering his team away from danger. The recent draw with Torino showed defensive improvement, but the lack of attacking threat remains a persistent concern for a team that needs points to secure their Serie A status for another season.
Head-to-Head
Napoli
Cremonese
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | Cremonese | 0 - 2 | Napoli |
| 2023-02-12 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Cremonese |
| 2023-01-17 | Napoli | 2 - 2 | Cremonese |
| 2022-10-09 | Cremonese | 1 - 4 | Napoli |
Memorable Matches
The recent history between Napoli and Cremonese provides fascinating insight into this fixture's dynamics. Their most recent encounter on December 28, 2025, saw Napoli secure a comfortable 0-2 away victory at Cremonese, demonstrating their superiority in head-to-head meetings. This result continued a pattern of Napoli dominance in recent fixtures between the sides.
Perhaps the most entertaining clash came during their January 17, 2023 meeting at the Diego Armando Maradona, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. This result showed Cremonese's ability to compete against higher-quality opposition on their day, providing hope for the visiting supporters. The October 9, 2022 fixture at Cremonese resulted in a comprehensive 1-4 victory for the Neapolitans, highlighting their attacking prowess when firing on all cylinders.
These encounters have generally favored Napoli, but they also demonstrate that Cremonese can pose problems for their more illustrious opponents, particularly when defensive lapses occur.
Venue Factor
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona has traditionally been a fortress for Napoli, though recent home form suggests some vulnerability that Cremonese might look to exploit. The atmospheric stadium, with its passionate support base, typically provides significant advantage for the Partenopei, particularly in crucial matches where European qualification or title ambitions are at stake.
However, Napoli's recent home defeat to Lazio on April 18 will have dented confidence and potentially reduced the intimidation factor for visiting teams. The fact that they managed to secure victories over AC Milan and Lecce at home earlier in this sequence demonstrates the venue can still provide inspiration when the team performs to their capabilities.
For Cremonese, playing away from home during a relegation battle presents obvious challenges, but their recent away victory at Parma on March 21 proves they can travel well when required. Giampaolo's side will likely adopt a pragmatic approach, looking to frustrate the home crowd and capitalize on any defensive uncertainties that have recently plagued Napoli at this venue.
Injury Concerns
Napoli
Cremonese
