Napoli’s hopes of back-to-back Serie A titles are nearly extinguished as they prepare to face Cremonese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 24, 2026. Napoli currently sits in third place, a daunting 12 points behind league leaders Inter. A win tonight would temporarily move last season’s champions into second place, yet still nine points behind the top spot.
Cremonese is in a precarious position, sitting in 17th place just above the relegation zone. They have struggled recently, picking up just a single point from their last three league games. The team has won only one of their last 19 matches—a stark contrast to Napoli, who has won three successive home league games before losing to Lazio.
In their most recent match, Napoli faced a disappointing defeat, losing 2-0 to Lazio. They controlled the game with 67 percent possession but failed to convert that into goals. Conversely, Cremonese managed a 0-0 draw against Torino, with only 64 percent possession. The pressure mounts for both teams—Cremonese must find a way to overcome a full-blown crisis while Napoli seeks to salvage their title hopes.
Historically, Napoli has dominated this matchup. They have a winning streak of four matches against Cremonese in all competitions. The last time Cremonese defeated Napoli was in September 1994. This record adds to the weight of expectation on Napoli as they look to secure crucial points.
As the season approaches its end with just five games left, every match is critical. For Napoli, the stakes are high; they risk surrendering the Scudetto to Inter if they cannot find form quickly. Yet for Cremonese, survival is paramount. They need points desperately to escape the relegation battle.
Antonio Conte and Marco Giampaolo will be watching closely as their teams navigate these challenges. Despite being on the verge of surrendering the Scudetto, Napoli should still bow out in style if they can maintain their momentum against struggling opponents.
The outcome of this match could shape the final weeks of the Serie A season significantly. It matters not just for Napoli’s title aspirations but also for Cremonese’s fight for survival.