The Naples club once again failed to win the “Scudetto”, finishing second, and did not reach the Champions League play-offs. However, they did lift the Italian Super Cup. Now, under Allegri, who replaced Conte in the summer, they have failed to win even half of their Serie A matches. After a 4-1 victory over Monza, they went on to lose to an inconsistent Juventus. In the Champions League, the Italians began with a pair of defeats, and after a 4-3 win over Bodø/Glimt, they suffered a heavy loss away to Porto.
The capital club reached the cup final in the spring but lost to Inter. In the league, they finished only ninth. Gattuso took over in the summer and lost his debut match, against Mantova in the cup. In Serie A, however, they have dropped points only against Milan, drawing 2-2. In the latest round, they defeated Cagliari 2-1.
The runners-up average just 1.7 goals scored per match while conceding 1.3. Roma’s side, meanwhile, score 2.4 goals per game and concede far fewer — only 0.8.
Previous matches: Napoli vs Lazio
The capital side have won five of their last eight matches, suffering just one defeat during that run.
The visitors are considered the underdogs in this matchup, but they are far stronger and more consistent. Our pick is for them to avoid defeat (odds – 1.64).
Napoli vs Lazio: key statistics and trends
Napoli have won only twice in their last seven matches
50% of Napoli’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Lazio have failed to win only one Serie A match
60% of Lazio’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.2 goals per game.
Napoli vs Lazio: possible starting lineups
Napoli play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Meret — Di Lorenzo, Marin, Badiashile, Olivera — Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay — Politano, Højlund, Lang
Lazio play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Mandas — Floriani Mussolini, Šutalo, Provstgaard, Nuno Tavares — Frattesi, Belahyane, Taylor — Isaksen, Noslin, Zaccagni
