Serie A Preview: Lazio vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

[(SS Lazio) Strength]:
1. SS Lazio are 8th in the table. Facing defending champions SSC Napoli, they are motivated to take points in this home game.
2. Matias Vecino scored first in the last game, helping the team break the deadlock.
3. SS Lazio drew 1-1 with Udinese Calcio in the last game. They remained unbeaten with 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 games, showing decent overall performances.
4. SS Lazio are on a 7-game unbeaten run at home, securing 4 wins, which demonstrates outstanding home performances.
5. SS Lazio have the upper hand with 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 encounters between the two teams, remaining undefeated.

[(SS Lazio) Neutral]:
1. SS Lazio scored 4 goals and conceded 2 in the last 5 games, boasting poor attack but solid defense.

[(SS Lazio) Weakness]:
1. SS Lazio lost the last 2 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(SSC Napoli) Strength]:
1. SSC Napoli are sitting 3rd in the standings. With one game in hand, they are 4 points behind the top team, AC Milan. Thus, the team are motivated to take all 3 points in this game to narrow the gap.
2. Rasmus Hojlund scored a brace in the last game, helping his side win. This season so far, he notched 9 goals and 2 assists across all competitions, making him the top scorer of the team.
3. David Neres scored 3 goals in the last 3 games, revealing decent form. Especially in the Supercoppa Italiana final, he scored a brace and helped the team win the title.
4. SSC Napoli beat US Cremonese 2-0 in the last match, securing a 3-game winning streak across all competitions. The team's recent form has been remarkable.
5. SSC Napoli scored 6 goals and conceded none in the last 3 games, featuring excellent offense and defense.
6. SSC Napoli won the last 3 games in AH, revealing recent performances in line with expectations.

[(SSC Napoli) Neutral]:
1. SSC Napoli won two and lost two in their last four away games, showcasing average away performances.

[Tips]:
SS Lazio remained unbeaten with 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 games, showing decent form.

Besides, they are on a 7-game unbeaten run at home, securing 4 wins, which demonstrates outstanding home performances.

SSC Napoli won 3 games in a row across all competitions, indicating outstanding form.

However, the team had average records and performances on the road lately.

In the last 6 encounters between the two teams, Lazio have the upper hand, giving them a better mentality in this game.

Considering the two sides' recent form, Lazio are expected to avoid defeat on this trip.

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