Lazio vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (5 December)

Winner of this Italian Cup in 2019, Lazio takes its first steps in the competition this week. The capital club may have real ambitions but the draw was not kind to its entry into the running. The Biancocelesti are currently 5th in Serie A and are 4 points behind the top of the standings. Last weekend, they disappointed by losing to promoted Parma 3-1. This unexpected result put an end to an excellent dynamic of 5 consecutive victories Genoa , Como, Cagliari, Monza and Bologna. In the previous rounds, Napoli enforced the hierarchy to dismiss Modena 0-0, qualification following penalties and Palermo 5-0.

Disappointing during the previous exercise, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's teammates are back under the orders of Antonio Conte this season. They take the lead in Serie A with 4 points ahead of their closest pursuer. After going 9 games without a setback, Naples suffered a big setback against Atalanta at home 0-3 . Subsequently, Napoli reacted by taking a point at Inter 1-1 before beating, by the narrowest of margins, Roma 1-0 and Torino last weekend 0-1.

For this meeting, Lazio must still do without the important left side Nuno Tavares and the potentially starting midfielder Castrovilli, on the flank. Also absent last weekend, striker Dia (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) and midfielder Vecino are uncertain. Winger Zaccagni (5 goals and 2 assists in SA) and striker Castellanos (6 goals in SA) are in good shape at the start of the season. On the bench against Parma, the experienced Pedro (3 goals in SA) could start this Thursday. Naples is only deprived of the injured replacement full-back Mazzocchi.

Last weekend, it was Scottish midfielder McTominay (3 goals in SA) who scored the winning goal. In the offensive sector, Kvaratskhelia (5 goals and 3 assists in SA) and Lukaku (5 goals and 4 assists in SA) display great efficiency. To see if Antonio Conte decides to make a turnover for this Italian Cup match.