On Monday, Napoli and Bologna will only be able to lift the Italian Super Cup trophy once as the two teams meet in the final at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a game that you can watch live. Paramount+. On Thursday, Napoli were able to beat Milan 2-0 in the semi-finals, and on Friday, the team coached by Vincenzo Italiano beat Inter on penalties. For Bologna, winning the Super Cup would be a historic occasion after winning the Coppa Italia earlier this year, showing incredible and consistent growth over recent years, while Conte could potentially win his third Super Cup as a manager after being Juventus coach in 2012 and 2013. Let's see what you need to know before the final:
How to watch the match Napoli – Bologna
- Date: Monday, December 22 | Time: 2:00 pm ET
- Location: King Saud University Stadium – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Live broadcast: Paramount+
- Chances: Naples +110; Draw +265; Bologna +330
Bologna wants to make history again
After winning the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan earlier this year, Italiano's side now have another great chance to lift their second trophy in less than six months. The Italian coach has once again proven himself to be one of the country's best this season, with Bologna continuing to impress in Italy and Europe. After a season in which they secured a place in the Champions League under Thiago Motta, Italiano not only managed to live up to the club's expectations, but was also able to win the Italian Cup in his first season in charge of the Rossobla.
That's why, although they face a loaded Napoli, Italiano believes they have a chance to bring the trophy back to their city.
“When you play in a final, your only desire is to be the one to celebrate and lift the trophy. Together with the boys, I will try to give it my all. It's great to play in these matches, they bring an incredible feeling: you reach the culmination of a journey that starts with winning the Coppa Italia, which gives you the chance to play games of such importance,” he said at a pre-match press conference on Sunday.
Will Conte win his second trophy at Napoli?
After beating Milan 2-0 in the semi-finals last week, the Italian manager has a chance to win his second trophy at Napoli after a surprise victory in the Italian Serie A in his first season at the club. The Azzurri have had some ups and downs in this first part of the season, especially with injuries affecting their squad including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, but despite this they are still close to the top of the Serie A table and could potentially win another trophy on Monday against Bologna. Speaking to the media ahead of the final on Sunday, Conte said: “The positive aspects of winning and reaching the final give you energy and confidence. It's a very important boost for those playing in this final. We have recovered and we are all preparing for this match together. It's great to reach the final, but in the end people only remember who won. And it will always be that way.”
Will Romelu Lukaku return to the field?
The big news of the Italian Super Cup is that Lukaku is finally back in the Napoli squad. The Belgian striker suffered a muscle injury on August 16 that has kept him out of action for the opening months of the 2025/26 season, and his return is getting closer. Lukaku was not included in the squad that faced Milan in the semi-finals on Thursday. Having trained with the team ahead of the final, the chances of seeing him play at least a few minutes are greater, but the biggest news is that it is now only a matter of time before he returns to action.
