Best Odds: 3/2
Bookmaker:
Desperate to try and find some stability as we inch closer to the Christmas break, Lazio will welcome Napoli to the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night.
Lazio
Starting with the hosts, while Lazio might have really impressed many across Serie A as they managed to secure a Champions League return last season, the Eagles have struggled to match that level this time around. Last seen earlier in the week when having to settle for a 1-1 draw away at top-flight returners Benevento, I Biancocelesti find themselves sat way down in ninth and are a side who are desperately seeking a bounce. Although Head Coach Simone Inzaghi might have seen his squad manage to secure their spot in the knockout stage of this year s Champions League, the Light Blues have managed to win just one of their last six contests across all formats. With their recent issues highlighted by a shock 2-1 loss against Verona on home soil last weekend, Lazio have also gained a real reputation for their continued issues at the Stadio Olimpico. Including a shock 3-1 drumming at the hands of Udinese last month, Sunday s hosts have managed to win just one of their six Serie A home fixtures so far this season.
Team News
Lazio have confirmed that they will be without the likes of Patric, Francesco Acerbi, Senad Lulic and Vedat Muriqi.
However, in a boost for Sunday s hosts, midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is set to return this weekend.
Napoli
As for the visitors, while Napoli might have put in a spirited display away at Inter Milan earlier in the week, Gli Azzurri did suffer a late 1-0 defeat at the San Siro and they will be seeking an immediate response this weekend. However, opening up Sunday s fixtures sat just a single point adrift of climbing into the top-four, Gennaro Gattuso s side did enjoy an overall eye-catching run of form during December. Still managing to collect nine points from their last 12 Serie A matchups, a run highlighted by back-to-back 4-0 romps against Roma and Crotone, the former AC Milan boss also saw his side book their spot in the knockout stage of this year s Europa League as Group F winners. With leading marksman Hirving Lozano bagging eight goals for club and country, including two in his last three Serie A appearances, Napoli should also be boosted by what is an eye-catching record against Sunday s hosts. Landing a 3-1 romp when they last faced off against Lazio back in August, Gattuso s men have won seven of their last eight meetings against the Eagles.
Team News
Napoli look set to once again be without the duo of Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens on Sunday night.
Winger Lorenzo Insigne will also start a suspension this weekend after being sent off against Inter Milan.
Key Factors to Consider