The weekend rally of the Serie A will bring the clash of two champions, Napoli and Lazio, at the Stadio Maradona. Both teams are in intense form and the meeting could be crucial for their position at the top of the table. The stakes of the match are huge: Napoli could strengthen their position on the way to defending the title, while Lazio could close to one point with a win.
Napoli's form and chances
Napoli have started the season with confidence under Antonio Conte and have put together one of the best defenses in the league. The team has not conceded a goal 9 times in 14 matches, which provides a stable basis for attacks. At the same time, in the midweek cup match, Lazio won 3-1 over them, which showed that there is still room for improvement.
Key statistics:
- Napoli have scored an average of almost 3 goals in their last 12 home matches against Lazio.
- However, they lost their last two home games against Lazio.
- In the team's last six matches, they won 4 and lost only once.
Conte can send all his key players on the field this time. The return of Romelu Lukaku, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Stanislav Lobotka to the starting line-up could give a big boost to the attacking game. In defense, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani can stabilize the formation at the back.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
Meret - Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera - Anguissa, Lobotka - Politano, McTominay, Kvaratskhelia - Lukaku
Lazio's form and chances
Lazio had a fantastic victory in the midweek cup, where Tijjani Noslin's hat-trick sealed Napoli's fate. The Romans have been in excellent form of late and although their winning streak was interrupted by their 3-1 defeat against Parma, the team is still fighting at the top.
Key statistics:
- Lazio have won four of their last five Serie A matches.
- Their performance away from home is weaker: all four of their league defeats were suffered away from home.
- They were able to win their last two away matches against Napoli.
Marco Baroni's team will be without Matias Vecino and Nicolo Rovella, but they will strengthen the attacking section with the play of Taty Castellanos and Matteo Guendouzi. The return of Nuno Tavares at left-back could also be key.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
Provedel - Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares - Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru - Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni - Castellanos
Head-to-head results
The last meetings between Napoli and Lazio show a balanced picture. Although Napoli are traditionally more successful at home, Lazio have been able to win their last two visits.
Recent results:
- 2024.12.07. Lazio 3-1 Napoli (Coppa Italia)
- 2024.03.04. Napoli 0-2 Lazio (Serie A)
- 2023.11.26. Lazio 0-1 Napoli (Serie A)
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Forecast
Napoli's home form and Conte's tactical discipline make the home side seem more likely, especially with Lazio's away record not very convincing. At the same time, the momentum of the Roman team and the creativity of its attacking section can cause surprises.
Summary
The meeting between Napoli and Lazio promises to be an exciting match where both teams play an attacking style of football. Napoli are strong at home, but Lazio can take confidence from their recent success. For more tips and analysis, visit our premium groups: Premium Tips.
k's more stable play and offensive power can be decisive. For more analysis and betting tips, join one of our premium groups: Premium tips.