Roma travel to Napoli as Cristante and Mora battle for a start and Ndicka is fit

Napoli took the lead against Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in their Serie A 2026-27 matchday 8 fixture, with Frank Anguissa scoring in the 28th minute. The goal ended Roma's run of away-day shutouts, as the Giallorossi had kept a clean sheet in all three of their previous away league games this season. The strike came from a free kick taken by Politano in the 28th minute, which Anguissa converted. Roma had gone into the match with a record of not conceding on the road, and that run came to an end at Napoli's ground. Roma have now conceded their first goal in an away match this campaign, having kept the door shut in their first three trips of the 2026-27 Serie A season.

Referee Andrea Colombo booked Napoli defender Marin for a reckless challenge on Roma's Wesley early in the match at the Maradona. The Italian review shows the tackle recalls Donyell Malen's challenge at Como, but is worse, with Marin's studs held even higher than the Dutchman's. Marelli, however, had no doubts about the referee's decision, saying: "Giusto il cartellino giallo" ("The yellow card is right"). Roma go into the fixture determined to keep their title push alive and collect all three points. Gasperini believes his side can do it and wants to beat Allegri again to keep climbing the table. Colombo will be assisted by Bindoni and Rossi M., with Sacchi as fourth official. Aureliano is on VAR duty, with Meraviglia as AVAR.

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli spoke to Dazn before the match against Napoli, saying the team arrives at the game full of energy after playing well in recent fixtures. "We have played well in the last few matches. We arrive with a lot of energy and we want to do well," he said. Pisilli, a Roma academy product, was asked about his increased responsibilities after wearing the captain's armband in the most recent match. He said: "It was an honour to wear the armband, but I am focused on today's match." The midfielder, who is a Roma academy product and has never signed for another club, is now taking on a more prominent role in the squad as the team seeks momentum against a strong Napoli side. Asked whether he is a fan of the bordocam, the close-up camera used to show the players' bench and dressing area, Pisilli smiled and said: "Yes, I don't watch it straight away, but I always see them all."