The capital club finished last season with the same 65 points as Fiorentina, but dropped to seventh place due to tiebreakers, missing out even on a spot in the Conference League. Even with a lighter schedule, the returning head coach Sarri, who rejoined the team in the summer, is still struggling to find success. Yes, his side eliminated Milan from the cup. But in Serie A in 2025, they managed only one more win than draws and defeats. The match against Udinese also ended 1-1.
In Naples, after Conte’s arrival, the team immediately reclaimed the “Scudetto.” But the new season has brought its share of problems. Even against Cagliari in the cup, they struggled, but managed to progress after a lengthy penalty shootout. In the Champions League, the Italians lost half of their matches. At least in Saudi Arabia, in the Super Cup, they beat Milan 2-0. They repeated that score in the final against Bologna to lift the trophy. In Serie A, they have won eleven matches and lost four—fortunately, their rivals have been no more consistent.
Rome’s team scores 1.06 goals per game but rely on their defense, conceding only 0.71 goals per match. The reigning champion scores 1.50 per game and concedes just 0.81.
Lazio are unbeaten in five consecutive matches
18% of Lazio’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.76
Napoli have won their last three matches
44% of Napoli’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.31.
Lazio (possible lineup): Provedel – Pellegrini, Romagnoli, Gila, Marušić – Vecino, Cataldi, Guendouzi – Pedro, Castellanos, Cancelleri.
Napoli (possible lineup): Milinković-Savić – Jesus, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo – Spinazzola, Elmas, Neres, McTominay, Lobotka, Politano – Højlund.
