Napoli and Lazio in the Coppa Italia promises to be a compelling encounter, as both teams vie for supremacy in a critical knockout stage. Currently, Napoli leads Serie A, showcasing a recent resurgence with victories in their last two league matches . In contrast, Lazio's form has been less consistent; despite their recent five-match winning streak, they suffered a setback with a loss against Parma. This inconsistency places them four points behind Napoli in the league standings.
In their last league encounter, Napoli displayed their prowess with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Torino FC, managing a total of 11 shots and surpassing Torino in attempts by three.
Conversely, Lazio's previous outing on December 1 saw them succumb to a 3-1 defeat against Parma, despite outshooting their opponents by a whopping ten attempts.
Lazio and Napoli haven’t faced each other in Serie A this season. However, the Biancocelesti held Antonio Conte’s side winless in both league encounters last term, extending their unbeaten streak in this fixture to three.
That could bolster Baroni’s confidence after Parma humbled Lazio 3-1 last weekend, halting their impressive run of seven victories from eight competitive matches. But that defeat came on hostile turf. Meanwhile, Baroni’s men have been nearly impeccable at home this season.
Predictable lineups:-
Lazio possible starting lineup: Mandas; Marusic, Gigot, Patric, Pellegrini; Rovella, Guendouzi; Tchaouna, Pedro, Noslin; Castellanos
Napoli possible starting lineup: Caprile; Di Lorenzo, Marin, Jesus, Spinazzola; Folorunsho, Gilmour; Neres, Raspadori, Ngonge; Simeone
Castellanos has been instrumental this season, contributing eight goals and five assists . Conversely, Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is renowned for his dribbling skills and pace, making him a significant threat to Lazio’s defense. Both teams are expected to deploy a 4-3-3 formation; however, injuries may impact their effectiveness on the pitch.
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Historically, Napoli holds an advantage over Lazio with 24 wins out of 52 encounters; nonetheless, Lazio has performed well at home recently. The betting odds favor Lazio slightly for this matchup while suggesting low-scoring outcomes may be likely. As both teams prepare for this clash at Stadio Olimpico on December 6th, the anticipation among fans is palpable and reflects the importance of advancing in the tournament.
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