Expected goals
Napoli and Lazio draw in classic match at Diego Armando Maradona
Visiting team sees winning streak interrupted in Naples in the 11th round of the Italian Championship
In the 11th round of Serie A, Napoli hosted Lazio at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and the teams drew 1-1 on Sunday. The direct confrontation for the top of the Italian table delivered a highly contested tactical duel from start to finish in front of the Neapolitan fans.
Incidents
Match Recap
From the first minutes of the match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, both teams demonstrated strong intensity in marking in the midfield sector. The home team tried to control the pace of possession in front of their crowd, while the visitors set up compact lines to close the spaces. With both defensive systems attentive to coverage, the two teams managed to score to build the balanced score that dictated the course of the confrontation.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
SSC Napoli
Lazio
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Lazio
Christos Mandas
G · #35
Rating: 9.50
Match Highlights
In the second half, the panorama of the match remained even, with both teams seeking to overcome their respective defenses in quick transitions. Napoli tried to impose pressure in their stadium to regain victory, but stumbled upon the good defensive positioning of the Rome team. Lazio, in turn, bet on punctual incursions into the attacking field, holding the draw until the final whistle in a highly contested duel between the Italian rivals.
What the Numbers Say
The 1-1 result interrupts Lazio's moment of great exploitation, which had come from five consecutive victories in the recent history of the season. Meanwhile, Napoli, which had come from two defeats in the last matches, scored an important point against a direct rival to stop the negative sequence before the national calendar break.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
SSC Napoli
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Lazio
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Christos Mandas
Lazio
What Changes Now
The two clubs now turn their attention to the 12th round matches of Serie A, scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026. Napoli will have another match in front of their crowd and will host Torino at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Lazio will act again in their domains, facing Lecce at the Stadio Olimpico in search of more three points in the national competition.


