Napoli vs Lazio Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have a game in hand and are just two points behind leaders Atalanta.

The way Lazio ousted Napoli in the midweek Coppa Italia clash was just a trailer of what’s about to come in their upcoming Serie A match.

It’s pretty clear now. If Napoli bring the Scudetto home, they just cannot be over-confident and lose focus. It’s a league of 38 Match Days. Your consistency is judged over that period. But we can expect to give a reaction as they have done under Antonio Conte so far and we can say their Serie A focus remains sharp.

On the other hand, Marco Baroni won’t be changing much to his Lazio side that have the winning recipe intact. Blending resilience at the back with attacking flair. Their commanding 3-1 win over Napoli midweek in the Coppa Italia, led by Tijjani Noslin’s hat-trick, was a result of cohesiveness.

Sure, their recent Europa League and Serie A results have been a mixed bad. But they have found the momentum. Will Napoli’s grinding approach hold, or can Baroni’s Lazio capitalize on their recent success?

Kick-off

Sunday, December 8, 7:45 PM UK

Monday, December 9, 1:15 AM IST

Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Form

Napoli (in the Serie A): W-L-D-W-W

Lazio (in the Serie A): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is Napoli’s livewire or shall we say has been their passcode? They unlock him in the wide areas and the result is out in front with five goals and three assists in 14 league games already. His electric dribbling, low centre of gravity, and blistering pace make him a nightmare for defenders.

🇬🇪🚀 Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (23) with a fantastic finish for Napoli vs AC Milan! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/AnZvagmj1K

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 30, 2024

Valentín Castellanos (Lazio)

Valentín Castellanos is Lazio’s danger man, boasting eight goals and five assists in 18 appearances. Known for his relentless energy, he excels in counter-pressing and chasing loose balls. Beyond his finishing, Castellanos’ off-the-ball movement keeps defenders guessing, making him a vital spark in Lazio’s attack.

Match facts

• Napoli have kept nine clean sheets this season
• Lazio are unbeaten against their upcoming opponents in the last three Serie A games
• Lazio have scored 29 goals in 14 games already this season

Napoli vs Lazio: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: The hosts to win-10/11 888Sport
• Tip 2: Kvaratskhelia to score-11/4 betway
• Tip 3: Over 2 goals-11/10 Star Sports

Injury & team news

Napoli will revert to their strongest XI after a heavily rotated squad fell to Lazio in midweek. Scott McTominay continues to anchor Conte’s midfield, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is regaining his spark. However, Mario Rui and Pasquale Mazzocchi remain unavailable due to injuries.

Lazio’s Valentin Castellanos is set to return to the starting lineup after being rested midweek. Nuno Tavares, Matias Vecino, and Boulaye Dia are out injured, while Nicolo Rovella serves a suspension. Adjustments will be key for Baroni’s side.

Head-to-head

Games: 33

Napoli: 19

Lazio: 9

Draws: 5

Predicted lineups

Napoli (4-3-3)

Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera; McTominay, Lobotka, Anguissa; Politano, Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia

Lazio (4-2-3-1)

Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru; Noslin, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Match prediction

Lazio did thrash Napoli in the midweek cup clash. But if we are being real, that wasn’t the strongest XI we have seen Conte field. It was a minor blip we can say. The home fans should see their team march out with all three points here.

Prediction: Napoli 2 – 1 Lazio

Telecast Details

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