Lazio
Lazio undoubtedly set the goal of finishing in the top four, considering the intense competition for a Champions League spot, making the goal more than ambitious. After a less than stellar start, Maurizio Sarri’s team picked up momentum and finally managed to join the race but currently trails behind both Atalanta and Fiorentina. With 33 points, Lazio occupies the sixth position in the table, just one point behind fourth-placed Fiorentina a handicap that could be overcome today. However, teams like Bologna, Roma, and Napoli are putting serious pressure from below, leaving no room for mistakes. Last week, Lazio played in the Italian Super Cup but was eliminated in the semifinals, losing 0-3 to Inter.
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Napoli
Napoli, after an outstanding previous season, undoubtedly set ambitious goals for themselves, but the first half of this season was a failure. A series of setbacks led to Rudy Garcia’s departure, and under Walter Mazzarri, things have not improved. It’s worth noting that Napoli has faced significant squad losses, and the fixture list has been exceptionally challenging. Currently, Napoli sits in ninth place in the table, but the chances of securing a Champions League spot are still alive, trailing Fiorentina by just three points. Last week, Napoli also played in the Italian Super Cup, reaching the final by defeating Fiorentina 1-0 in the semifinals. In the decisive match, Napoli lost 0-1 to Inter, playing more than half of the game with a numerical disadvantage. By the way, if you want to get more soccer predictions today, we recommend that you follow the link provided and subscribe to the blog section updates.
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