Serie A Regular Season - 33
Napoli 0 - 2 FT Lazio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Cancellieri (K. Taylor) 6'
29' S. Lobotka
M. Zaccagni (M. Zaccagni) 31'
D. Cataldi 33'
HT
46' ↓ K. De Bruyne ↑E. Elmas
46' ↓ F. Anguissa ↑Alisson Santos
T. Basic (M. Cancellieri) 57'
K. Taylor 60'
↓ D. Cataldi ↑Patric 61'
↓ M. Zaccagni ↑B. Dia 61'
↓ M. Gila ↑O. Provstgaard 61'
63' ↓ S. Lobotka ↑Giovane
63' ↓ L. Spinazzola ↑M. Gutierrez
↓ T. Basic ↑F. Dele-Bashiru 71'
72' ↓ M. Politano ↑P. Mazzocchi
↓ M. Lazzari ↑E. Hysaj 82'
B. Dia 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinkovic Savic 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
7.2
Rating
Defenders
Sam Beukema 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
91
Passes
7
Duels
Alessandro Buongiorno
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
102
Passes
12
Duels
Mathías Olivera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Matteo Politano 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Frank Anguissa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Stanislav Lobotka 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Leonardo Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Scott McTominay
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
43
Passes
8
Duels
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nikita Contini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Meret
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Rrahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pasquale Mazzocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alisson Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazio
Goalkeepers
Edoardo Motta
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Manuel Lazzari 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mario Gila Fuentes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Alessio Romagnoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Tavares
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Toma Bašić 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Danilo Cataldi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Kenneth Taylor 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Matteo Cancellieri
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tijjani Noslin 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Mattia Zaccagni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Nicolo Pannozzo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Giacomone
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elseid Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Przyborek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Maldini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boulaye Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | Lazio | 0 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 02/15/2025 | Lazio | 2 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 12/08/2024 | Napoli | 0 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 12/05/2024 | Lazio | 3 - 1 | Napoli | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/28/2024 | Lazio | 0 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/02/2023 | Napoli | 1 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
Napoli Win
Lazio Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +49
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +28
P: 33 GD: +29
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -24
P: 33 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +49
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +28
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -17
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -24
P: 34 GD: -25
P: 34 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Triumph: Lazio Silence the Maradona
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A ruthless counter-attacking display from the visitors exposed Napoli's attacking bluntness, delivering a stunning blow to the hosts' high-flying ambitions.
The Opening Salvo
The Upset Factor was immediately evident under the floodlights at the iconic Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, setting the stage for an unexpected narrative. Just six minutes into the fiercely contested encounter, M. Cancellieri silenced the famously passionate home crowd, finishing with predatory instinct following a rapid transition orchestrated brilliantly by K. Taylor. Stung by this early setback, Napoli immediately responded by cranking up the overall Intensity of the contest, pinning the visitors deep inside their own half and utterly dominating the possession statistics. The home side methodically worked the flanks, eventually racking up a staggering eleven corners as they desperately searched for an equalizer. However, their monopolization of the ball severely lacked a cutting edge against a phenomenally organized and incredibly resolute defensive wall constructed by the visiting team.
The Critical Pivot
The match's incredibly fragile Balance nearly tilted completely away from the struggling hosts shortly after the half-hour mark. The referee pointed to the spot, but M. Zaccagni stepped up and failed to convert the crucial penalty, seemingly throwing Napoli a massive psychological lifeline. However, the ultimate turning point of the fixture materialized shortly after the interval. Instead of capitalizing on that defensive reprieve, the hosts were caught completely cold at the fifty-seven-minute mark. Cancellieri, turning from goalscorer to primary provider, slipped an absolutely perfect pass into the path of T. Basic, who calmly and efficiently doubled the away side's advantage. It was a devastating sucker punch that completely derailed Napoli's momentum, exposing the glaring vulnerabilities in their high defensive line while rewarding the visitors' clinical approach.
The Aftermath
With the Stakes incredibly high for a Napoli side desperately chasing the league leaders, their shocking failure to register a single shot on target despite commanding 67% possession tells the entire underlying story of the evening. While the frustrated home team continuously circulated the ball harmlessly from side to side, Lazio were ruthlessly efficient whenever they ventured forward. Tijjani Noslin put in a genuinely monumental shift across all areas of the pitch, rightfully earning man-of-the-match honors for his tireless tactical discipline and attacking threat. This stunning away result breathes new life into the visitors' mid-table campaign, while simultaneously delivering a massive dent to Napoli's distant title race aspirations, leaving them marooned twelve points adrift at the league's summit with time quickly running out.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Matteo Cancellieri the turning point?
Actually, M. Zaccagni took and missed the penalty at 31 minutes. Regardless, it didn't disrupt the visitors, who stayed disciplined and eventually secured their second goal.
How did Lazio pull off this shock result?
Through ruthless defensive efficiency. They conceded 67% possession but neutralized the threat entirely, registering seven accurate shots on target while restricting the hosts to absolutely zero.
What does this mean for Napoli's season?
It represents a massive setback. Sitting twelve points behind the league leaders, this defeat severely damages their distant title hopes and intensifies pressure surrounding Champions League qualification.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Napoli's Title Credentials Face Stern Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A relentless five-game winning streak makes Napoli the undeniable favourites, but Lazio’s grit could still disrupt a tense Serie A title race.
The Setup
Napoli arrive at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 18, 2026, riding a wave of unstoppable momentum. Their blistering Form—five straight league victories—keeps them firmly in the hunt for the Scudetto. Lazio, sitting mid-table in ninth, pose a tricky challenge despite a modest Balance rating at this stage of the campaign. The Stakes are entirely dictated by the hosts' title ambitions; with the summit in sight, anything less than three points could prove fatal to their championship hopes. A high Stars rating reflects the elite talent on display, with both sides boasting difference-makers who can turn a match on its head in a fleeting moment.
Key Battle
The creative spark of Matteo Politano will constantly probe the away defence, making his duel with Mario Gila Fuentes critical. If the Lazio defender can effectively step up and nullify Politano's relentless incursions down the channel, the visitors might just frustrate the title contenders for long stretches of the game.
Our Prediction
We expect Napoli to assert their dominance early, feeding off the raucous home crowd. Lazio will likely sit deep and rely heavily on their shot-stopper Edoardo Motta to weather the storm, but the hosts' relentless attacking waves should eventually break through the defensive block. Expect a comfortable 2-0 home victory that keeps the pressure right on at the top of the table.