Naples and Lazio: Probable line-ups revealed for Serie A clash

Naples will host Lazio on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in the 11th round of Serie A, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 GMT. Ahead of the match, Africafoot has assessed the teams’ expected starting line-ups.

Naples

Naples are expected to use a 3-5-2 formation as they look to strengthen their defensive structure. The proposed system would add protection through three centre-backs while using two wing-backs to provide width.

That approach is designed to address the team’s defensive uncertainty in recent weeks. It could also give the forwards greater freedom and help restrict Lazio’s attacking routes through the middle of the pitch.

Naples’ probable XI

Goalkeeper: Alex Meret

Defenders: Sam Beukema, A. Rrahmani, Rafa Marin

Midfielders: M. Politano, Frank Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, S. McTominay, Antonio Vergara

Forwards: R. Hojlund, K. De Bruyne

The structure would place significant responsibility on the midfield five, with the wing-backs expected to contribute both defensively and in attack. R. Hojlund and K. De Bruyne are listed as the likely strike partnership.

Lazio

Lazio are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. The setup would give them a back four, a three-man midfield intended to control the pace of the game, and an attacking trio capable of creating decisive moments.

The expected formation also provides balance across the pitch, with the midfield tasked with linking the defence to the front three.

Lazio’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: C. Mandas

Defenders: Romano Floriani, Josip Sutalo, O. Provstgaard, Nuno Tavares

Midfielders: Davide Frattesi, R. Belahyane, K. Taylor

Forwards: Gustav Isaksen, T. Noslin, M. Zaccagni

Lazio’s likely attack would feature Gustav Isaksen, T. Noslin and M. Zaccagni, while Davide Frattesi, R. Belahyane and K. Taylor are expected to form the midfield three.

The Serie A fixture between Naples and Lazio is scheduled to take place shortly. The betting company 1xbet lists Naples as the 2.00 favourite, with a draw priced at 3.40 and a Lazio victory at 2.80.