LiontipsNapoli vs Lazio. Predictions & Betting Tips for Serie A
Command Analysis
Napoli are far from having their best season - Gennaro Gattuso's team was kicked out of the Europa League quite early and not by the strongest rival, they also are out of the Italian Cup, and they can't meet their goals in Serie A. The Neapolitans have definitely set a goal to get to the Top-4 by the end of the season, but right now they are only fifth.
There are chances to bypass Juventus - to catch up with the Old lady they only need two points, and Atalanta and Milan are also within reach. However, Lazio and Roma are also competing for the Champions League, and the Romans are just two points behind with a game in hand.
In the last rounds, Napoli are unsuccessful: after the defeat from Juventus (1:2), the Neapolitans managed to beat Sampdoria in a very tough away game with a score of 2:0. In the last round, the Parthenopeans shared the points with Inter Milan, who they drew at home (1: 1).
Lazioare struggling this season. Simone Inzaghi's team is currently sixth. The Eagles have not yet dropped out of the battle for the Champions League - only four points separate them from Juventus in the fourth place. The Roman team have a game in hand, and Napoli, who are fifth, have only a two-point lead.
After a series of setbacks, Lazio in the recent months have gained back their form. Since the 1:3 loss to Juventus in the 26th round, the Eagles did not lose any more points in Serie A. This is not to say that the Roman club is dominating its rivals, and many victories were won with incredible efforts. But the 5:3 victory over Benevento in the last round was already fifth in a row, and it kept Lazio in the Champions League race.
Trends
СтавкаExact score: 1:2
In Lazio's last five games, two ended with this exact score.
СтавкаRed card: yes
In the last three head-to-head matches in Naples, red card was given.
СтавкаLazio to score in the 2nd half
Napoli have conceded in the 2nd half in their last three home games.
СтавкаNapoli to score in the 1st half
Napoli have scored in the first half in their last two games.
Tip and bets
Napoli do not have their former strength and their season may well be a write-off. Even the president of the club does not believe in Gattuso's success - since the beginning of the year, the Italian press has been discussing the name of the potential new manager, and the board is negotiating with Maurizio Sarri. Lazio have gained excellent form and will definitely come to Naples to win - the Eagles know how to surprise and create sensations, and it makes sense to count on the guests' success.
We believe that guests have a better chance of winning. Prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Lazio.
Lazio will take risks, because no other result rather than victory, will satisfy the Eagles - the attack is the main strength of the Romans, and they will use this strength to the maximum. Napoli are equally unlikely to sit back, the Parthenopeans usually score regularly, so it makes sense to count on many goals.
Our second bet will be total over 2.5 goals.
