Lazio – Napoli

Should we expect a high-scoring game from the teams?

After a confident 3-1 win over Inter, Lazio made do with a modest 1-1 draw with Sampdoria. Roma conceded on 90+2 minutes, although they dominated almost the entire game. Felipe Anderson and Ciro Immobile, for example, could have scored more than one goal. Maurizio Sarri's men have looked very confident at the start of the season. In their two home games the team claimed two wins on goal difference of 5-2. And because of those two goals, there are criticisms of the Biancocelesti defence. Last season, Lazio conceded the most goals of the top ten teams, 58. Although this was compensated for by goals scored, it is unlikely that the team will be able to correct this trend this season. Napoli are sharing points for the second round in a row. After a "dry" and understandable game with Fiorentina, it was perhaps followed by a loss of points with Lecce. The Neapolitans drew 1-1, but the opponents failed to convert an 11-metre penalty. Prior to that, the team had no problem beating Monza 4-0 and Verona 2-5. However, the draw with Lecce can be explained by the Azzurri's difficult calendar. Furthermore, it will soon become even more difficult. For example, the team will take on Liverpool in the Champions League four days after the game in question. But one can hardly expect Luciano Spaletti to sacrifice the league game. All the more so in a match like this. It is worth examining the statistics of the opponents' face-to-face meetings. The offered bet has invariably scored in four of the last five face-to-face meetings between the teams. At the same time, 20 goals were scored in the clubs' matches (an average of four per game). In this draw, the clubs have a very strong offensive line, but permanently fail in defence. It's likely that everything will lead to a result-oriented encounter.