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December 5, 2024
The Lazio vs Napoli match is one of the prominent fixtures in Italian football, featuring two of Serie A's top teams. Below are some important facts and historical data about the match-up:
TODAYS'S PREDICTION
Under 3.5
Both Teams To Score - NO
First goal - Napoli
Napoli win or draw
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General Overview:
Clubs: Lazio (based in Rome) vs. Napoli (based in Naples)
Stadiums:
Lazio's home stadium: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)
Napoli's home stadium: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples)
Historical Head-to-Head:
Total Matches Played (as of 2024): Over 150 matches in Serie A.
Lazio Wins: Lazio has won a significant number of games against Napoli, although Napoli holds a good recent record.
Napoli Wins: Napoli has dominated the fixture in recent years, especially since the 2010s, and they clinched several wins in crucial matchups.
Recent Encounters:
In the most recent seasons, Napoli has often been the stronger team, winning more frequently, particularly with their rise under coach Luciano Spalletti and later Rudi Garcia.
Lazio, under Maurizio Sarri, has developed a more organized and defensively solid style of play, though Napoli’s offensive firepower often gives them an advantage in these games.
Key Players:
Lazio:
Ciro Immobile – Lazio’s star striker and a regular top scorer in Serie A.
Sergej Milinković-Savić (now with Al Hilal, as of 2024, previously a key player for Lazio) – Known for his vision, passing, and midfield dominance.
Napoli:
Victor Osimhen – One of the most dangerous strikers in Serie A, known for his pace, power, and clinical finishing.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Napoli's Georgian winger, a key player in the 2022-23 season with his creativity and dribbling skills.
Tactics and Style of Play:
Lazio: Under Maurizio Sarri, Lazio plays a possession-based, quick passing style, often pressing high and looking for offensive transitions through Ciro Immobile or the wide players.
Napoli: Under Rudi Garcia, Napoli tends to focus on attacking football, using wide players like Kvaratskhelia and playmaker Piotr Zieliński to create chances for Osimhen. Their system often presses high and looks to dominate possession.
Famous Matches:
2018/19: In a thrilling match, Lazio won 2-1 at home, with goals from Ciro Immobile and Luis Alberto, proving their ability to challenge Napoli at the Olimpico.
2023/24: Napoli won 2-0 at home against Lazio, showing their growing dominance in the fixture, particularly with Victor Osimhen scoring.
Recent Form:
Lazio (2024 season): Under Sarri’s system, Lazio is typically strong defensively but may struggle with consistency in attack.
Napoli (2024 season): Napoli is currently one of the top contenders in Serie A, aiming for another title push after a historic 2022-23 season.
Trophy Contenders:
Both teams have been involved in Champions League qualification battles in recent years.
Napoli won the Serie A title in 2023, ending a 33-year drought, which brought them much recognition, especially with players like Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia.
Lazio has consistently been a top-four team, competing for Champions League spots under Maurizio Sarri, although they’ve not won a league title in decades.
Rivalry:
The match between Lazio and Napoli isn't traditionally a derby, but it is still one of the most intense and exciting fixtures in Serie A. It’s a clash between two teams with passionate fanbases, and both sides have a lot to prove when they meet.