Cremonese vs Napoli Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

Gli Azzurri dominated the proceedings when these clubs last faced each other.

Cremonese are now gearing up to battle SSC Napoli for their contest of the 2025-26 Serie A. This is going to be an entertaining outing, which will take place at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.

The Grigiorossi will be the hosts for their upcoming fixture, and this can be an added advantage for them. After their average performances since the start of the season, they are in 11th place on the league table. Cremonese might struggle in their next match as they don’t have a very pleasant record against Napoli.

The Antonio Conte-led side have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They clinched the Italian Supercoppa title after taking down Bologna in the final of the competition. SSC Napoli are also just a win away from reclaiming the top spot on the Serie A points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cremona, Italy
• Stadium: Stadio Giovanni Zini
• Date: Sunday, December 28
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Maurizio Mariani
• VAR: In use

Form:

Cremonese: D-W-L-L-W

Napoli: W-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Jamie Vardy (Cremonese)

A top performance from the 38-year-old is going to play a crucial part for the hosts in their upcoming league fixture. He has scored four goals in 12 Serie A appearances this season and will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Cremonese. Jamie Vardy, with his experience, can cause issues for the visitors.

David Neres (Napoli)

David Neres has come up with some top-notch performances for Napoli in the last two fixtures. He will be keen to help his side in the attacking front yet again. The 28-year-old scored a brace in the Italian Super Cup final, which helped his side to lift the title.

He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Two goals, two trophies 🤝David Neres is a vibe 🏆#EASPORTSFCSupercup pic.twitter.com/Q02b0OScBP

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) December 22, 2025

Match Facts

• SSC Napoli are on a two-match winning streak.
• Cremonese have failed to secure a win in their last two games.
• The Azzuri are on a three-match undefeated run against the Grigiorossi.

Cremonese vs Napoli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Napoli to win @7/12 Unibet
• David Neres to score @27/10 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Michele Collocolo is injured, and Federico Ceccherini is suspended, which will keep them out of action for Cremonese. Matteo Bianchetti might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Alex Meret and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa will miss out for Napoli. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 32

Cremonese won: 6

Napoli won: 16

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Cremonese predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Audero (GK); Terracciano, Baschirotto, Folino; Barbieri, Bondo, Grassi, Johnsen, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy

Napoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Milinkovic-Savic (GK); Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, Elmas; Højlund

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to put up a strong fight, but Gli Azzurri are going to make things difficult for them. SSC Napoli are likely to defeat Cremonese in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Napoli 2-0 Cremonese

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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