Key Takeaways:
- Napoli and Milan will meet in the opening Italian Super Cup semi-final today at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium
- In their most recent five fixtures, Napoli and Milan share the same balance with two wins, one draw, and two defeats
- Napoli are missing several key players due to injury, as Antonio Conte prepares to face a near full-strength Milan side
Fixture Overview and Venue Details
The highly anticipated first semi-final of the Italian Super Cup is scheduled for today, as Napoli and Milan will lock horns at Al-Awwal Park. This match, officiated by Luca Zufferli, marks the opening encounter of a revamped four-team tournament, which also includes Inter and Bologna. For another consecutive year, the competition takes place in Saudi Arabia, much to the disappointment of some fans.
Semi-final night is here! 🔥
The first #EASPORTSFCSupercup semi-final kicks off tonight ⚔️#NapoliMilan pic.twitter.com/tR2gQyjNVj— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) December 18, 2025
Recent Form: Napoli vs Milan
| Team | Last Five Matches |
|---|---|
| Napoli | 0:1 loss vs Udinese (14.12.2025, Serie A); 0:2 loss vs Benfica (10.12.2025, Champions League); 2:1 win vs Juventus (07.12.2025); 1:1 (win on penalties) vs Cagliari (03.12.2025, Coppa Italia); 1:0 win vs Roma (30.11.2025, away) |
| Milan | 2:2 draw vs Sassuolo (14.12.2025); 3:2 win vs Torino (08.12.2025); 0:1 loss vs Lazio (04.12.2025, Coppa Italia); 1:0 win vs Lazio (29.11.2025, Serie A); 1:0 win vs Inter (23.11.2025) |
Napoli approach the semi-final with a mixed run of results. They suffered consecutive defeats to Udinese and Benfica, but have also posted wins over Juventus, Cagliari (via penalties), and Roma. Milan’s preparation looks more stable, having claimed three wins, drawn once, and lost only to Lazio in Coppa Italia.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28.09.2025 | Serie A | Milan 2:1 Napoli |
| 30.03.2025 | Serie A | Napoli 2:1 Milan |
| 29.10.2024 | Serie A | Milan 0:2 Napoli |
| 11.02.2024 | Serie A | Milan 1:0 Napoli |
| 29.10.2023 | Serie A | Napoli 2:2 Milan |
The past five encounters between these Serie A giants show a well-matched rivalry, with two wins apiece and one match ending in a draw. In their latest meeting on 28 September 2025, Milan secured a 2:1 victory over Napoli.
Team News and Squad Updates
Antonio Conte faces significant personnel challenges ahead of the semi-final, with vital players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Alex Meret, Billy Gilmour, Franck-André Zambo Anguissa, Romelu Lukaku, and João Jesus all sidelined through injury. In contrast, Massimiliano Allegri enjoys a more favourable selection for Milan, with only Shevejo Valentien ruled out through injury and Rafael Leão listed as doubtful.
