Match report
Napoli Defeats Lazio 2-0 in Serie A
Lazio
0–2
FT
Napoli
Jan 4, 2026
Napoli stuns Lazio with a dominant performance in Serie A, securing a 2-0 victory at home. Goals by L. Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani within the first half-hour set the tone for Napoli's triumph. Despite Lazio’s late push, they were unable to find the equalizer, making this a memorable win for Napoli.
Key Facts
- • L. Spinazzola scored in the 13th minute.
- • Amir Rrahmani added another goal in the 32nd minute.
- • Tijjani Noslin was sent off for Lazio in the 81st minute, reducing them to ten players.
- • P. Mazzocchi received a red card for Napoli in the 87th minute, leading to both teams playing with ten men.
Lineups
Lazio
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 77 A. Marusic (D)
- 34 M. Gila (D)
- 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
- 3 L. Pellegrini (D)
- 8 M. Guendouzi (M)
- 32 D. Cataldi (M)
- 26 T. Basic (M)
- 22 M. Cancellieri (F)
- 14 T. Noslin (F)
- 10 M. Zaccagni (F)
Substitutes
- 35 C. Mandas
- 55 A. Furlanetto
- 6 N. Rovella
- 9 Pedro
- 17 N. Tavares
- 18 G. Isaksen
- 21 R. Belahyane
- 23 E. Hysaj
- 25 O. Provstgaard
- 29 M. Lazzari
- 63 F. Serra
- 71 V. Farcomeni
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 32 V. Milinkovic-Savic (G)
- 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
- 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
- 5 Juan Jesus (D)
- 21 M. Politano (M)
- 8 S. McTominay (M)
- 68 S. Lobotka (M)
- 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
- 7 David Neres (F)
- 20 E. Elmas (F)
- 19 R. Hojlund (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Meret
- 14 N. Contini
- 3 M. Gutierrez
- 4 A. Buongiorno
- 17 M. Olivera
- 30 P. Mazzocchi
- 35 L. Marianucci
- 69 G. Ambrosino
- 70 N. Lang
- 95 V. Prisco
Timeline
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13' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalL. Spinazzola · Assist: Matteo Politano
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32' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalAmir Rrahmani · Assist: Matteo Politano
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43' Lazio Card · Yellow CardMattia Zaccagni
Foul
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62' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: Luca Pellegrini · On: M. Lazzari
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64' Lazio Card · Yellow CardD. Cataldi
Foul
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69' Napoli Card · Yellow CardAmir Rrahmani
Argument
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69' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: David Neres · On: P. Mazzocchi
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cancellieri · On: G. Isaksen
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Cataldi · On: R. Belahyane
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78' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Spinazzola · On: M. Gutierrez
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79' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: Amir Rrahmani · On: A. Buongiorno
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81' Lazio Card · Yellow CardTijjani Noslin
Foul
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81' Lazio Card · Red CardTijjani Noslin
Foul
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82' Lazio Card · Yellow CardA. Romagnoli
Argument
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86' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Elmas · On: G. Ambrosino
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86' Napoli subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Hojlund · On: N. Lang
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87' Napoli Card · Red CardP. Mazzocchi
Violent conduct
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87' Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: Pedro
Match Stats
| Stat | Lazio | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 92% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 5 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 347 | 650 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 3 |
| xG | 0.36 | 1.86 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 298 | 601 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 11 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Napoli's early goals by Spinazzola and Rrahmani within the first half-hour set the tone of the game.
- ▸ The red card for Tijjani Noslin in the 81st minute significantly impacted Lazio’s ability to mount a comeback, while P. Mazzocchi was also sent off shortly after, ensuring both teams finished with ten players.