Napoli vs Lazio prediction 08.11.2026 | Serie A

Napoli are far from the desired level this season. In Serie A, they sit eighth, with a significant deficit to the top four. Things are not much brighter in the Champions League, either, as Napoli collected only three points in the first four rounds. Massimiliano Allegri's team struggled lately, with only two wins in the last seven matches. In the previous game, they lost 4-1 on the road in the Champions League against Porto. The teams were pretty even in the first half, but after the break, the hosts dominated and left the visitors empty-handed.

Napoli have big injury problems and Massimiliano Allegri was well aware of that. After defeat in Porto, he commented, "The team played a good game for 70 minutes, showing great desire on the pitch. We only had the option of attacking them all over the pitch, without our full-backs available. Then, at 2-1, we collapsed. However, we need to stay in the game, because games can get back on track. Some players will return after the break, but I have nothing to criticize the lads for tonight's performance."

Napoli have big problems with missing players, especially in defense. They will be without Alessandro Buongiorno, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Benoit Badiashile, Leonardo Spinazzola, Stanislav Lobotka, Luca Marianucci, Constantino Favasuli, Alisson Santos, and David Neres on Sunday against Lazio. Also, Mathias Olivera is questionable, and his status will become clearer closer to the kickoff.

The 2026/27 campaign could be the best for Lazio in the 21st century. After ten Serie A rounds, they lead the table by three points over the next team, Inter. At the same time, Gennaro Gattuso's team is the best defensive and third-best offensive team in the competition. Lazio are in excellent form with six consecutive wins. Last weekend, they won 2-1 at home against Cagliari. The hosts didn't dominate that time, but their outstanding efficiency was enough for all three points.

Lazio's head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, was delighted with the victory over Cagliari. He commented, "To be honest, I would have happily settled for a point. But the players wanted to win at all costs. I think the substitutions gave us more energy, more intensity and greater determination."

Mattia Zaccagni, Albert Gudmundsson, and Alessio Furlanetto are unavailable for the trip to Naples, while Nuno Tavares is questionable.