Napoli 1-1 Lazio: Five key takeaways from Serie A 2026-27 clash

There was nothing to separate the sides in the end!

SS Lazio had a visit to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples for their matchweek 11 fixture of the Serie A 2026-27 campaign. They battled it out against the hosts, Napoli, in what was a close contest.

After consecutive defeats in their last two matches, the Massimiliano Allegri-led team now avoided a loss in their recent league contest. They were not good enough on the attacking front and this is why they were only able to secure one point in the end. Napoli stay in 10th place on the points table with this draw.

On the other hand, Lazio continue their unbeaten run in the Italian top flight. This was not their best performance, but they still managed to continue their undefeated run in Serie A. Despite taking an early lead, the Eagles fumbled later on in the game, but they continued to keep the top spot on the points table.

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Biggest takeaways from Napoli vs Lazio:

1. Davide Frattesi continues his sensational run of form

A 27-year-old was one of the most consistent performers for SS Lazio. He helped his side establish strong control in the midfield and was also the sole goal scorer for the visitors. Davide Frattesi has been one of the most dangerous late-arriving midfielders in Italian football this season.

2. Alfonso Pedraza’s second-half nightmare

Gennaro Gattuso’s decision to bring in Alfonso Pedraza for Nuno Tavares at half-time to maintain freshness on the flank soon became a setback for the visitors. Just three minutes after entering the pitch, he turned the ball into his own net, gifting Napoli an equaliser in the 48th minute. He tried to help his side make a comeback, but it was not enough and he also earned a yellow card later in the game.

3. Unbeaten streak still intact for Lazio

Lazio are one of the talented clubs that are still undefeated in Serie A 2026-27 for now. AS Roma are giving them a strong fight for the league title at the moment. Gennaro Gattuso’s men secured a 1-1 draw against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Securing a point in an away game will also keep their confidence levels intact.

4. Christos Mandas and Vanja Milinković-Savić impress between the posts

Both Napoli and Lazio came up with a similar number of attempts on goal. The goalkeepers on each end played an important role in ensuring their respective sides earned a point. Lazio’s Christos Mandas made five saves, while Napoli’s Vanja Milinković-Savić produced three saves to deny the visitors. It was a top display for both the shot-stoppers.

5. Josip Šutalo’s injury can be a turning point moving forward

Josip Šutalo played an important role for Lazio in their backline. He has done a great job alongside Oliver Provstgaard as the centre-backs. Lazio defender was forced off after just 33 minutes for Diogo Leite. The severity of the injury is yet to be confirmed. If it is going to be a long-term injury, then it can become a problem for Lazio’s defence moving forward.

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