Napoli vs Lazio Prediction: 8/12/2024

Napoli will be without their backup full-back Mazzocchi this weekend due to injury, but there are no other notable absences. In their recent win against Roma, Belgian striker Lukaku, who has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in Serie A, netted the decisive goal. He is likely to be supported by wingers Kvaratskhelia, with 5 goals and 2 assists, and Politano, who has 1 goal to his name. Napoli currently boasts the second-best defense in the league.

Lazio’s coach will again be without key players, including left-back Nuno Tavares and midfielder Castrovilli, both sidelined by injury. Defender Romagnoli, who was substituted at halftime against Bologna and did not play on Thursday, is expected to return for this match. Winger Zaccagni, who scored against Bologna, should start, while the forward position remains uncertain between Castellanos, with 5 goals, and Dia, who has 4 goals and 2 assists, although Dia’s participation is doubtful, as is the availability of veteran midfielder Vecino.

Prediction

Looking at recent trends, Napoli has played nine home games with only one resulting in more than two goals. Likewise, 12 of Lazio’s last 17 away matches in Serie A have seen under 2.5 goals. Based on these patterns, a low-scoring game is anticipated.

Prediction: Napoli 0 : 1 Lazio