NAPLES, Italy (Interstat) — Napoli looks to rebound from a rare home defeat when it hosts a resurgent US Cremonese in Serie A action on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The match pits a Napoli side seeking consistency against a Cremonese team riding a wave of newfound confidence. Napoli (12-8-6) enters off a 2-0 home loss to Lazio last Saturday, a result that snapped a four-match unbeaten run in league play. Prior to that, Walter Mazzarri’s squad had secured results against top-half foes, including a 1-0 win at AC Milan earlier this month.

Cremonese (9-5-12), however, arrives as one of the form teams in the bottom half of the table. Under manager Andrea Balleri, the Grigiorossi have won three of their last four matches, including a 1-0 victory over Torino last Sunday and a 2-0 win against Salernitana the week prior. This surge has provided crucial breathing room in their fight to avoid relegation.

The head-to-head history favors Napoli, which earned a 2-0 victory at Cremonese just last December. Interstat’s game simulator projects a tight, low-scoring affair, predicting a 1-1 draw.

For Napoli, the focus will be on rediscovering its attacking threat after being shut out at home. Key forwards will be tasked with breaking down a Cremonese defense that has posted clean sheets in two of its last three outings.

Cremonese’s challenge will be translating its recent home success onto the road, where results have been mixed. Carrying momentum from their Torino win into one of Italy’s most intimidating venues will test their resolve.

The fixture holds significant implications for both sides. Napoli aims to solidify its position in the European qualification conversation, while Cremonese continues its push for Serie A survival. A positive result for the visitors would mark a statement victory in their campaign.

Up Next: Following Friday’s contest, Napoli travels to face Como on Saturday, May 2. Cremonese’s next match is at home against Lazio on Monday, May 4.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time (1845 GMT).