ROME (Interstat) — A key Serie A matchup on Sunday pits Napoli against Bologna, with both clubs looking to maintain their strong starts to the domestic campaign.

The game at Bologna’s Stadio Renato Dall’Ara features two sides separated by just three points in the league table. Napoli enters the contest with a record of 7-3-1 in Serie A play, while Bologna sits at 6-4-1.

Napoli, however, arrives seeking a return to its scoring form. The club is coming off consecutive 0-0 draws against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League and against Como in the league. Prior to that, Napoli had won two straight Serie A matches, including an impressive 3-1 victory over Inter Milan.

Bologna heads into the match with momentum, fresh off a 3-1 away win against Parma. The team has lost just once in its last five league outings.

While Napoli’s form has been inconsistent across all competitions, holding a 7-6-2 overall record, its domestic performance has been strong. Bologna has been more consistent, with its 6-4-1 record in all competitions mirroring its league standing.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Napoli faces a congested schedule featuring a Champions League clash with Qarabag and a Serie A showdown with Juventus. Bologna’s upcoming slate includes fixtures against Lazio and Juventus.