Two giants of the Italian game lock horns in Naples on Friday, as Serie A leaders Napoli take on fourth-place Lazio at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Blues will take another huge step towards the title with three points on home turf.
For the latest odds and Napoli vs Lazio best bets on Serie A and today’s soccer matches, keep reading our in-depth soccer betting preview.
Napoli vs. Lazio Matchup Information
Napoli vs Lazio
Location: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples.
Date and Time: Friday, March 3, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
Recent Scores for Last Game
Lazio have swept aside all comers in this season’s Serie A, including Lazio when the pair went head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital back in September. Napoli fell behind after just four minutes, but second-half goals from Min-Jae Kim and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave the Naples club a priceless 2-1 win in Rome.
Napoli actually have a very good recent record in the fixture, winning the last four. Since Lazio’s 2-0 home success back in April 202, Partenopei have taken 12 points from a possible 12 against the Rome outfit, scoring 13 goals to boot. Napoli have won six of the previous seven meetings.
Napoli vs. Lazio Analysis
Napoli
The Blues are having an exceptional season under the experienced Luciano Spalletti. Napoli are cruising to the Italian championship after failing to win just three Serie A games.
Napoli have been the top dogs of Italian soccer by a huge margin this season, winning 21, drawing two and losing one of their 24 games. Only a catastrophic disaster will stop them from winning Serie A for the first time in over 30 years.
Spalletti’s side have racked up a superb 65 points from a possible 72. Along the way, they have scored 58 and conceded just 15. Napoli are a staggering 18 points clear of both Milan clubs, while Lazio are 20 points behind in fourth.
Napoli’s impressive eight-game winning streak in Serie A
Since a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the San Siro back in early January, Napoli have bounced back with eight Serie A wins on the trot. During that run, they have beaten the likes of Juventus and Roma, conceding just two goals.
Napoli have also won six of their seven UEFA Champions League matches this term. In the group stage, they beat Liverpool 4-1 at home and picked up home and away victories over Rangers and Ajax. They have a lead in their two-legged Round of 16 tie with Eintracht Frankfurt after a 2-0 win in Germany. Napoli are arguably the best team in Europe right now.
Lazio
Lazio are embroiled in a real battle for a Champions League place in Serie A this term. Napoli have nailed down one spot, but AC Milan and Inter Milan are just two points above in joint second.
Maurizio Sarri’s troops are having a strong campaign in Serie A. So far, the White and Sky Blues have won 13, drawn six and lost five. They are three points above rivals Roma, who sit fifth.
Lazio have been in good form in recent weeks. They went four games without a win but have responded with three victories and a draw from their last four league and cup matches. They are through to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League after two wins over CFR Cluj.
Lazio secure consecutive wins with back-to-back clean sheets in Serie A
The Eagles have claimed back-to-back wins in Serie A, keeping clean sheets in both. After a 2-0 success at Salernitana, a late Luis Alberto effort proved to be enough for a narrow 1-0 triumph over Sampdoria at the Olimpico last Monday.
Sarri’s boys have been tough to beat on their travels of late. Since a 2-1 loss at Lecce at the start of 2023, Lazio are unbeaten away from home in the league. However, they did lose to Juventus at the Juventus Stadium in the Coppa Italia a month back.
Lazio have their work cut out trying to stop Napoli’s relentless attack on Friday. Below you will find the latest Napoli odds, our Lazio picks and best predictions.
Odds Breakdown
1×2 Odds
- Napoli: -175
- Lazio: +475
- Draw: +310
Asian Handicap Odds
- Napoli +0: -370
- Lazio -0: +300
Over/Under Odds
- Over 2.5 Goals: -110
- Under 2.5 Goals: -110
Napoli vs. Lazio Betting Pick and Prediction
When it comes to the Napoli vs Lazio best bets and soccer picks, there is so much to choose from in this Serie A clash. However, everything is pointing towards another routine win for the champions-elect.
Napoli have kept a staggering number of clean sheets this term, as they have conceded just 15 goals in 24 league games. We are backing the home team to win to nil on Friday at the top soccer betting odds of +163.
In their last home league match, Napoli were 1-0 up at halftime in their eventual 3-0 win over Cremonese. For our Napoli vs Lazio best bets, we fancy a similar outcome here, so take a punt on Napoli to win both halves at +333.
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