Match report

Napoli Defeats AS Roma 1-0 in Serie A Clash

AS Roma
AS Roma
0–1
FT
Napoli
Napoli
Nov 30, 2025

Napoli emerged victorious over AS Roma in a crucial Serie A fixture at the Stadio Olimpico. The only goal of the match came courtesy of David Neres in the 36th minute, leaving AS Roma unable to find an equalizer despite several substitutions and changes in tactics. Napoli's win strengthens their position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AS Roma 0-1 Napoli
  • • Goal by David Neres (36') assisted by R. Hojlund
  • • AS Roma made several substitutions, including Evan Ndicka and B. Cristante receiving yellow cards
  • • Napoli maintained their lead with controlled possession and defensive solidity throughout the match

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 22 M. Hermoso (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 17 M. Kone (M)
  • 43 Wesley Franca (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 11 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 2 D. Rensch
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 66 Buba Aboubacar
  • 87 D. Ghilardi
  • 8 N. El Aynaoui
  • 61 N. Pisilli
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 31 L. Bailey
  • 35 T. Baldanzi
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy

Napoli

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 32 V. Milinkovic-Savic (G)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
  • 4 A. Buongiorno (D)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (M)
  • 68 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 8 S. McTominay (M)
  • 17 M. Olivera (M)
  • 7 David Neres (F)
  • 19 R. Hojlund (F)
  • 70 N. Lang (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 N. Contini
  • 25 M. Ferrante
  • 5 Juan Jesus
  • 20 E. Elmas
  • 21 M. Politano
  • 26 A. Vergara
  • 27 L. Lucca
  • 30 P. Mazzocchi
  • 35 L. Marianucci
  • 37 L. Spinazzola
  • 69 G. Ambrosino

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    36' Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    David Neres · Assist: R. Hojlund
  2. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: T. Baldanzi
  3. AS Roma
    54' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cristante

    Foul

  4. Napoli
    62' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lobotka

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    62' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Cristante · On: Neil El Aynaoui
  6. AS Roma
    62' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Soule · On: P. Dybala
  7. Napoli
    64' Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    S. Beukema

    Time wasting

  8. Napoli
    69' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Lang · On: Matteo Politano
  9. AS Roma
    73' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    T. Baldanzi

    Foul

  10. AS Roma
    80' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: L. Bailey
  11. Napoli
    80' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: E. Elmas
  12. AS Roma
    82' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Wesley Franca · On: S. El Shaarawy
  13. Napoli
    85' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Neres · On: L. Lucca
  14. AS Roma
    86' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Evan Ndicka

    Foul

  15. Napoli
    90'+6 Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Olivera

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Napoli
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 7
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 546 434
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.52 1.17
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 449 343
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ David Neres' goal in the 36th minute set Napoli on course for victory, as AS Roma struggled to create clear opportunities thereafter.
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards were issued to AS Roma players, notably B. Cristante and Evan Ndicka, which affected their momentum and attacking play.