Lazio vs Napoli Prediction 05.12.2024 | Coppa Italia

• Competition: Coppa Italia
• Date: 05.12.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)

Derby match in the 1/8 finals of Coppa Italia. A duel between two clubs that have a total of 13 trophies in this competition and are currently at the top of Serie A.

Lazio had a privileged position in the first three rounds of the cup, and this is where their competition begins. After five consecutive league wins, they were defeated 3-1 away to Parma over the weekend. For most of the match, Lazio was the dominant team, dictating the tempo of the game, but they simply lacked finishing in the opponent's box. In the end, they had to accept their fourth loss of the season, slipping to 5th place in the table.

On the other hand, Napoli continues to dominate this season. Their most recent victim was Torino, who were beaten 1-0. With this win, Napoli maintained their top position in Serie A. Unlike Lazio, Napoli had to go through two rounds of competition before this matchup. First, they struggled but eventually won against Serie B's Modena after a penalty shootout, and then, in the previous round, they demolished Parma 5-0 at home.

Lazio vs Napoli pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

Both teams have top-tier defenses this season. This is especially true for Napoli, who have conceded only 9 goals in 16 matches throughout the season. In their last three matches, only the current champions, Inter, managed to score once in a game played at Giuseppe Meazza. Lazio, on the other hand, has also been strong defensively, particularly when compared to their play in the Europa League, with the exception of their most recent loss to Parma.

The Coppa Italia draw was unforgiving, setting up these two contenders to face off in the 1/8 finals. Matches between these clubs are traditionally tense and fiery, and this one is likely to follow that pattern, with the stakes being high.