The bulk of this weekend’s action from the Italian Serie A is on Sunday, with no fewer than five eye-catching and competitive games on the schedule. We open the show at 11:30 when Genoa plays host to Lecce in a fixture you can follow live on television and the best live-streaming apps. There’s something for everyone, with the likes of Fiorentina and Inter Milan featuring on the programme. But the game that caught the eye of our content team pairs Lazio and Napoli from 17:00 GMT, another fixture broadcast to a global audience.
What lies ahead for followers of this game? We’re hoping for a fair share of goals and a competitive 90 minutes, which is likely, judging by the stats. These sides played a three-goal battle when meeting earlier in the season, a game Lazio won 2-1 on the road against the expectations and predictions of many. Interestingly, 2-1 was the final score in three of the last four renewals of this fixture. Will we see a repeat performance on Saturday evening? Keep reading as we lay out our predictions.
Four wins on the spin
Lazio holds the home advantage for this game and also boasts some great recent form, standing as one of the strongest teams in the league over the last month. Lazio has won each of its last four games in Serie A, collecting a maximum dozen points to push them back up the table and into the prize places. A European finish is the least fans expect from Lazio this season on the back of last year’s efforts, and they are in the mix after 20 games. Will Lazio climb from sixth to the top four and enter next season’s Champions League? That’s the team’s goal.
Lazio enters this game with their stats for the season so far, showing 10 wins, three draws, and seven defeats with 24 goals scored and 20 conceded. They started the season poorly but have finally found their form and can now juggle all commitments, giving more focus to their league campaign. They’ve won four league games on the bounce, and a fifth could lift them above Atalanta and Fiorentina into fourth. There’s still all to play for this season.
Napoli stuck in midtable
Napoli is a major force in the Spanish Serie A. It wasn’t too long ago we saw them blaze a trail of glory to the league title, finishing well clear of the chasing pack and lifting the trophy without too much fuss in the closing weeks. The famous team from Naples also won a Champions League group that included Liverpool, Ajax and Rangers. Still, those successes now seem like a distant memory to fans who have watched their team struggle this term.
Bet hereNapoli started the week ninth in the table, with their stats for the year showing nine wins, four draws, and seven defeats, with 30 goals scored and 25 conceded. Interestingly, Napoli has found the net more times than fourth-placed Fiorentina but has conceded just four more goals than Hellas Verona in the relegation zone. Despite their lowly position in the league, Napoli arrives on the back of a win, beating Salernitana 2-1 at home on Saturday. Will they scoop back-to-back wins and propel themselves up the ladder?
Lazio vs Napoli predictions
When the fixture list was published by the Serie A back in the summer, fans of both clubs and neutrals would’ve expected this tie to be a potential shoot-out for the top spot in the league. That isn’t the case, as both Lazio and Napoli have failed to live up to expectations and have been out of form. But that doesn’t mean this won’t be a fascinating and competitive contest involving two skilled teams. We expect a thrilling 90 minutes.
Flicking through the stats associated with this fixture, we note Lazio has won each of their last two meetings with Napoli and has a great chance to make it three on the bounce. Suppose Lazio can continue their recent good form, and there’s nothing out of the ordinary or special from Napoli. In that case, the locals will have a great chance of snatching a valuable three points and exciting their fans as they continue to climb the table.
Serie A odds
22Bet members enjoy pre-game and in-play betting odds on this fixture. Fancy a home win? You can back Lazio to get the job done at odds of 2.45. Prefer the chances of a resurgent Napoli on the road? You can back the visitors at 3.07. There’s also the level finish option available to those who rate the draw at 3.24.
If you want to make predictions on this game but would prefer to avoid picking sides, 22Bet offers many specials. You can wager on both teams scoring, total goals in the game, half-time/full-time, handicap, and plenty more besides. There’s something for everyone.
Make sure to bet on Lazio vs Napoli with 22Bet!
Bet here
