Lazio vs Napoli | Where to Watch, Insights, Lineups & Prediction

Lazio will begin their year with a stern test, hosting the defending Italian champions for Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff.

Lazio vs Napoli Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch

The Serie A clash between Lazio and Napoli kicks off at 12:30 local time on Sunday, January 4, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

To find out how to watch Lazio vs Napoli in your respective country, check out this verified list of international TV listings.

Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

Lazio ended their year with two disappointing draws against mid-table sides, the first at home against Cremonese, and the second in Udine, as they couldn’t build on the surreal victory in Parma a few weeks back, when they snatched the win despite being reduced to nine men.

All these matches featured controversial refereeing decisions that went against the Biancocelesti. And while the hierarchy have finally decided to back Maurizio Sarri in his campaign against the injustice his men are suffering on a weekly basis, the reality is that the Aquile currently lie 8th in the Serie A table, and have played an extra match compared to most of the teams in front of them.

Napoli Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

Napoli began their December in style, beating Juventus 2-1 at home. However, they suffered back-to-back defeats to Benfica and Udinese while struggling with a major injury crisis in the middle of the park in the middle of the month. However, Antonio Conte’s men bounced back in style, comfortably beating AC Milan and Bologna to lift the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh.

After winning their first piece of silverware this season, the Partenopei restored their confidence and made short work of their hosts, Cremonese, in their final match of 2025. The reigning Italian champions currently sit third in the table, but they’re only two points behind the league leaders, Inter Milan, so they wouldn’t want to drop any points on Sunday.

Lazio vs Napoli: Match Insights

• Lazio’s unbeaten run: The Aquile haven’t suffered defeat in their last five outings across all competitions, registering two wins and three draws.
• Lazio’s home record: The Biancocelesti are also unbeaten in their last seven fixtures at the Stadio Olimpico in all competitions. Their most recent home defeat was the Derby della Capitale in September.
• Lazio’s recent superiority over Napoli: The Partenopei failed to beat Lazio in any of their last six meetings in all competitions. The capital side won four contests, with two ending in draws.

Expected Starting Lineups

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Basic; Cancellieri, Noslin, Zaccagni.

Napoli (3-4-3):  Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola; Neres, Hojlund, Elmas.

Prediction: Lazio 1-1 Napoli

Even throughout turbulent times, Lazio tend to do well against Napoli. With Taty Castellanos seemingly on his way out of the club, Tijjani Noslin will be looking to cement himself as the Partenopei’s bogeyman. However, it remains to be seen if Alessio Romagnoli and Co. will be able to contain David Neres and Rasmus Hojlund, who have been virtually unstoppable in recent weeks.

At the end of the day, a hard-fought draw wouldn’t be a terrible result for either side.