Napoli vs Lazio: Match Preview, Expected Lineups, Team News

By Apollo Heyes - 2 Sep 2023, 5:59

Lazio need to dig deep to turn their slow start around as they travel to Campania to face defending champions Napoli.

Kick-Off Time, Location & How to Watch

The match between Napoli and Lazio kicks off at 20:45 local time on Saturday 2^nd September at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.

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Napoli vs Lazio: Recent History

Rudi Garcia’s Napoli have started the season in strong fashion, securing wins over Frosinone 3-1 and Sassuolo 2-0, and they are keen to maintain that momentum before the title race starts to take shape.

Lazio’s season has started in miserable fashion. Maurizio Sarri’s side lost their opener to Lecce 2-1 before falling to Genoa 1-0 in their second outing, leaving them at the bottom of the league table.

Last season, Napoli secured a 2-1 win in Rome before suffering a 1-0 loss to Lazio in Campania.

Napoli vs Lazio: Team News

Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt for Napoli due to a hand injury, but the rest of Garcia’s squad is fully fit and ready for the match.

Lazio have three players in doubt – Elseid Hysaj, Matias Vecino and Pedro. All three could appear on the bench but seem unlikely to start against the Scudetto holders.