Napoli face Lazio on Sunday, November 8 at 12:30 local time at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Lazio arrive as league leaders following a six-match winning streak that has put them three points clear after Inter Milan's derby loss. Napoli, managed by Massimiliano Allegri, enter the match in eighth place after consecutive defeats to Juventus and Porto.
Allegri's tenure at Napoli has been troubled despite his early success at Juventus. The team has struggled with defensive lapses, surrendering two-goal leads against both Inter Milan and Roma. An injury crisis compounds the difficulties, while reports indicate internal tensions within the squad following recent matches.
Lazio hold the head-to-head advantage, winning five of their last eight meetings with Napoli across all competitions. Napoli's home record this season is inconsistent at 50%, with three wins, one draw and two losses in six matches. Allegri notably maintains a perfect record against Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso from their previous five encounters.
