Lazio take on the visitors Napoli in the round 1/8-finals of Coppa Italia. The match will be played on Thursday, November 5th at Stadio Olimpico (Rome)
After their runner-up finish in the 2023 Serie A, the Eagles experienced a significant decline. Maurizio Sarri, the mastermind behind one of Lazio's biggest successes in recent decades, did not last even a full year afterward. Under pressure from poor results, he parted ways with the club. Nevertheless, Lazio managed to secure 7th place by narrowly edging Fiorentina by a single point, which allowed them to qualify for the Europa League. Italian clubs often take a measured approach to this competition, fielding second-string players, but Lazio has still performed well. Even though Ludogorets managed a 0-0 draw in Rome in the most recent round, the Biancocelesti's overall results remain commendable. In Serie A, Lazio started the season modestly with two wins and two losses in their first five matches. However, they gained momentum in September, stringing together victories. Yet, a shock 1-3 loss to Parma last weekend disrupted their rhythm.
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Napoli are showing expected improvement. The Partenopei have taken significant steps to recover from last season's disappointing decline. After claiming a long-awaited Scudetto, Napoli slumped dramatically, ending up in 10th place amidst managerial turmoil. Over the summer, Antonio Conte arrived, and while his methods often come with caveats, his presence has brought immediate improvements in multiple areas. Losing Victor Osimhen, who left on loan to Galatasaray, was a blow. However, Romelu Lukaku joined as a replacement, alongside other additions like Scott McTominay. Crucially, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has regained his top form. Despite some painful defeats, such as losses to Verona early in the season and Atalanta in November, Napoli has mostly secured victories. In their most recent match, they ground out another narrow 1-0 win, this time against Torino, continuing their push toward the top of the table.
Lazio are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Napoli. This streak includes two wins, followed by a goalless draw in Rome during their last encounter earlier this year. Lazio are considered slight favorites, particularly with home advantage. However, this clash between two of Italy’s top clubs often leans toward low-scoring affairs. The safest bet here is on “Total Under 2.5 Goals”, reflecting the defensive solidity and cautious approach typical of such high-stakes encounters.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 goals.
