Napoli is set to host Cremonese at the Stadio Maradona on Friday, April 24, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8:45 p.m. Local time. The match will be streamed live, offering fans real-time updates on lineups, goals, and key moments from the Serie A encounter.
According to confirmed team news, Napoli will field a 3-4-2-1 formation under manager Antonio Conte. The starting XI includes Milinkovic-Savic in goal, with Olivera, Buongiorno, and Rrahmani forming the back three. Midfield duties will be shared by Gutierrez, McTominay, Lobotka, and Politano, while Alisson Santos and Elmas operate just behind the lone striker, Rasmus Hojlund.
Cremonese, managed by Giampaolo, will line up in a 4-4-2 setup. Audero starts in goal, protected by a defensive line of Terracciano, Baschirotto, Luperto, and Pezzella. The midfield features Floriani Mussolini, Grassi, Bondo, and Vandeputte, supporting the striking partnership of Bonazzoli and Sanabria.
The fixture holds historical significance, as Napoli remains unbeaten in 15 previous meetings against Cremonese at the Maradona stadium. The Azzurri have secured 12 wins and three draws in those encounters, including a 3-0 victory in Serie A during the 2022-2023 season. Cremonese’s last official win over Napoli dates back to September 11, 1994, when they triumphed 2-0 in Serie A.
Napoli currently sits third in the Serie A table with 66 points from 33 matches, while Cremonese occupies 17th place with 28 points. The home side enters the game aiming to regain momentum after a recent dip in form, including a loss to Lazio, and to preserve Champions League qualification within reach.
Rasmus Hojlund, who has scored 14 goals this season — just three shy of his personal best — is expected to lead the line for Napoli. The Danish forward has attracted attention not only for his performances but as well for a documentary being filmed in his honor by Danish television. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is poised to activate Hojlund’s release clause for a reported fee of 44 million euros, which would make him one of the club’s most expensive signings.
Alisson Santos is set to start ahead of Hojlund in an advanced role, marking a tactical shift by Conte. Meanwhile, Elmas returns to the starting lineup after a period on the sidelines, and Rrahmani is reinstated in defense following his absence in recent fixtures.
The match will be officiated by referee Doveri, assisted by Passeri and Fontemurato, with Arena as the fourth official. VAR duties will be handled by Meraviglia and Di Paolo.
