Napoli Form and Lineup
The huge number of injuries is having a serious impact on the team's results. In the last round Napoli failed to get past Parma (1:1), and shortly before that they only just scraped past Cagliari (1:0). Yes, Kevin De Bruyne has returned to action, but the Belgian is still far from his best shape, and the attacking play depends heavily on his passing.
Key Napoli stats:
Napoli have failed to score more than one goal in three matches in a row.
Eight penalties have already been taken against Napoli (worst figure in the Serie A).
Napoli are among the worst sides for tackles and interceptions on average per match (12.7 and 6.3).
Potential Napoli lineup (3-4-3): Milinkovic-Savic — Jesus, Buongiorno, Olivera — Politano, Anguissa, Lobotka, Spinazzola — De Bruyne, McTominay, Hojlund
Unavailable: Neres, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo, Vergara, Lukaku (all injured).
Lazio Form and Lineup
Lazio have three wins in their last five matches, and it is telling that the side failed to cope with strugglers Fiorentina (0:1) and Parma, but beat top teams Milan (1:0) and Bologna (2:0). In fact, the secret of their success is simple: the Biancocelesti are simply unable to play on the front foot. They win when they give the initiative to the opposition and catch them on the counter-attack.
Key Lazio stats:
Lazio have scored in five of their last six matches.
Seven Lazio players have scored at least three goals this season (third in the league).
Lazio have conceded only six goals from set pieces (third best).
Lazio rank 17th for possession regains in the final third (2.8).
Potential Lazio lineup (4-3-3): Motta — Lazzari, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Tavares — Basic, Patric, Taylor — Cancellieri, Dia, Zaccagni.
Unavailable: Gigot, Rovella, Provedel, Gila, Maldini, Marusic (all injured).
