Napoli vs Lazio: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

Napoli host Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on 18 April 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 33. Napoli arrive second in the table on 66 points with a goal difference of 17, while Lazio sit ninth with 44 points and a goal difference of 2.

Napoli Availability

Napoli face multiple absences. David Neres (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. G. Di Lorenzo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. R. Lukaku (Hip Injury) is sidelined. A. Vergara (Foot Injury) is sidelined. None of Napoli’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their primary creative threats R. Højlund (10 goals, 3 assists) and S. McTominay (8 goals, 3 assists), along with chief creator M. Politano (5 assists), are all available.

Lazio Availability

Lazio’s list is even longer. A. Furlanetto (Knee Injury) is sidelined. S. Gigot (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. A. Marusic (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined. N. Rovella (Broken collarbone) is sidelined. M. Gila (Knee Injury) is doubtful. D. Maldini (Foot Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Napoli’s core attacking output remains intact thanks to the availability of R. Højlund and S. McTominay, preserving 18 league goals between them. Lazio’s issues are concentrated in defense and midfield depth, potentially disrupting their structure more than their front line’s firepower.