Napoli vs Udinese: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

Napoli host Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, on 24 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 38. Napoli come into the final round sitting 2nd on 73 points, while Udinese are 10th with 50 points.

Napoli Availability

Napoli will be without key striker R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. Wide forward David Neres (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. With no further absences listed, Napoli’s main attacking leaders remain available: R. Højlund (11 goals, 5 assists in Serie A) and S. McTominay (10 goals, 3 assists) are both set to feature, preserving much of the hosts’ goal threat despite Lukaku’s absence.

Udinese Availability

Udinese face a heavier absentee list. H. Kamara (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension and must be counted among the sidelined players. N. Zaniolo (Back Injury) is sidelined, a major blow given his 5 goals and 6 assists. A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined, further reducing defensive options. In midfield, J. Ekkelenkamp (Leg Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Napoli lose penalty-box presence and depth with Lukaku sidelined but retain the bulk of their attacking output through R. Højlund and S. McTominay. Udinese, by contrast, are deprived of Zaniolo’s creativity and Kamara’s work rate, placing greater responsibility on K. Davis, who has contributed 10 goals and 4 assists, to carry their attacking load in Naples.