Lazio’s Serie A campaign could hardly have got off to a better start and they look to be benefitting from a lack of European football as they sit at the top of the table having dropped just two points this season.
Four straight wins at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will increase the Eagles' confidence that they will be able to do a number on Napoli, who head into battle looking to get back on the winning trail following a 2-0 league loss at Juventus and a 4-1 UEFA Champions League thumping at Porto.
Napoli v Lazio Tips Summary
Best Bet - Lazio to win @ 19/10
Alternative Bet - Tijjani Noslin to score or assist @ 13/10
Bet Builder - Over 2 goals, Rasmus Hojlund 1+ shots on target & Rafa Marin to be booked @ 33/4
Napoli v Lazio Prediction
Best Bet: Lazio to win @ 19/10
Lazio have been relentless in their start to the Serie A campaign and there seems little reason to desert the Eagles as they head to Napoli on Sunday.
They have won on their last four trips there and a 2-2 draw with AC Milan on September 12 has been the only occasion this term when they have not taken the points.
Napoli, meanwhile, have been a bit hit and miss and need to recover from a couple of notable defeats against Juventus and Porto.
They have conceded 13 goals in their last five outings and look vulnerable against a team riding the crest of a wave.
Alternative Bet: Tijjani Noslin to score or assist @ 13/10
It is quite a surprise that while Lazio have had a strong start to their season, their top goalscorer in Serie A has only four goals, but Dutch forward Tijjani Noslin looks primed to make a positive contribution as the league leaders head south.
He chipped in with two goals in their last away match, which ended in a 6-2 win at Sassuolo, but Noslin has also been a decent provider too, setting up Gustav Isaksen’s opener in last week’s 2-1 home success over Cagliari.
He looks to be at the top of his game and it is worth backing him to score or register an assist.
Napoli v Lazio Bet Builder Tip
Over 2 goals
Rasmus Hojlund 1+ shots on target
Rafa Marin to be booked
Pays 33/4
There have to be some concerns about the Napoli defence who have conceded at least twice in five of their last seven games, including four against Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday.
That is a defeat from which it may take some time to recover, while their goal was penetrated three times in each of their last two home games, against Bodo/Glimt and Roma.
Five of their last seven matches have produced at least three goals and the same can be said of eight of Lazio’s last nine, so over 2.5 goals looks a good bet.
Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has looked more effective at Napoli than he ever did at Old Trafford and he should register a shot on target.
He scored the last time he was in Serie A action in their 4-1 win at Monza and has tested the goalkeeper at least once in five of his last six club outings.
Napoli midfielder Rafa Marin was sent off in their defeat to Porto but will be available for the league game as his suspension will apply only to European matches.
He has been booked three times in Serie A this season and there looks a strong chance he can add to his tally having committed multiple fouls in four of his league appearances this term.
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Key Match Stats
Five of Napoli’s last seven games have produced at least three goals
Lazio have dropped just two points in their 10 Serie A matches this season
Both teams have scored in four of Lazio’s last five league outings
Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in seven of Lazio’s last eight games
Napoli have conceded at least two goals in five of their last seven matches
Lazio have won on their last four trips to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
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