Serie A 2025-2026: Napoli-Lazio, the likely lineups

At 6 p.m., the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ospihas a highly anticipated match, the confronto between Napoli guigiven by Antonio Conte and Lazio coached by Maurizio Sarri. For the hosts, Scudetto hopes are at a low ebb after Inter’s success in the early match against Cagliari, with the Nerazzurri momentarily flying to +12 in the standings with only five matches remaining. On the other hand, Lazio approaches the match with its head turned to the delicate Coppa Italia match; the Biancocelesti are in fact expected to play the decisive return match against Atalanta on Wednesday, a commitment that could weigh on Sarri’s choices ahead of the Campania trip.

Conte confirms his classic form with Milinkovic-Savic between the posts and Beukema completing the defensive trio with Buongiorno and Olivera. In the three-quarter, the pair of De Bruyne and McTominay will act behind Hojlund, while in the midfield, Lobotka and Anguissa will provide balance and strength, with Politano and Spinazzola ready to push on the outer lanes.

Sarri relies on his trident, again launching young Motta in goal. The defense will be led by Romagnoli and Gila, while in midfield Cataldi will be joined by Basic and Taylor. In attack, aiming to give no points of reference, space will be given to Boulaye Dia as the central terminal, supported by the speed of Isaksen and Zaccagni on the outsides.

Napoli-Lazio, likely lineups

Napoli (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic Savic; Beukema, Buongiorno, Olivera; Politano, Zambo Anguissa, Lobotka, Spinazzola; De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund. All. Conte.

Lazio (4-3-3):Motta; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Basic, Cataldi, Taylor; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni. All. Sarri.