We've got five Serie A games on Sunday and there's two very big games in the evening. The first of them is this one, where Lazio take on Napoli, and both sides will be looking for three points on their return to action after the Italian Super Cup, with the top four still their aim for the season.
Lazio Form GuideLazio have had their moments this season where they've looked really poor. But they are on the up I think, and to be honest, the Super Cup probably came at a bad time for them, taking their momentum away. Before they went there, they have recorded four league wins in a row, and looked a much improved side, they're in sixth, and just one point off the top four.
The Super Cup didn't go to plan, losing 3-0 against Inter Milan, they'll want to remember their league form before that. Lecce, Udinese, Frosinone and Empoli were the four teams they beat, and they also won against Roma in the Coppa Italia, so it was five straight in all competitions. That kind of form is what's needed to get back in the top four.
Napoli Form GuideIt's been a really tough season for Napoli overall, they've got a lot to work on, and hopes of defending their title are long gone. Now, the top four has to be their aim, and although they are in 9th, they are only three points off 4th place, so they can get up and involved, if they have a better second half to the season.
They've won just one of their last four in the league, and two of their last seven in all competitions. They lost in the final of the Italian Super Cup last weekend to Inter Milan, but won their last league game, a 2-1 home success against bottom club Salernitana.
Match PredictionI am going to side with Lazio to win this game. Both sides are good at their best, and I don't think either are at their best right now. But Lazio are closer than Napoli, in good form, and I think Lazio can take the three points here.