Third-placed Napoli will be looking to make amends for the 1-0 defeat to Parma when they take on Lazio, a team that returned into contention for Europa League positions after winning their last two league fixtures.

The Azzurri find themselves in an interesting position at the moment, given they have very little to play for between now and the end of the league campaign.

Napoli have virtually secured the final Champions League berth considering they sit nine points ahead of fourth-placed Fiorentina, while they have slim hope of catching second-placed Roma.

However, with the Copa Italia clash against Viola on the horizon, Rafael Benitez’s men will want to go into the game in best possible spirits, and that is why they can be trusted to give their best in league matches against Lazio, Udinese and Inter.

Napoli were unable to build on the impressive triumph over leaders Juventus as they were beaten by high-flying Parma last weekend, but they have been made 1.67 (2/3) favourites to win against Lazio.

The good news is there are no fresh injury worries for Rafael Benitez, although Camilo Zuniga remains doubtful and Christian Maggio and Rafael Cabral are definitely out.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Reina – Henrique, Fernandez, Albiol, Ghoulam – Jorginho, Inler – Callejon, Hamsik, Mertens – Higuain.

Lazio have experienced all sorts of problems this season, but the team have been showing improvement under Delio Rossi.

The Biancocelesti finally managed to find some consistency and got their Europa League bid back on track, with the Stadio Olimpico outfit currently two points behind fifth-placed Inter Milan.

Lazio took great advantage of easy fixture list to defeat Parma and Sampdoria at home, but they clearly face a much tougher task at Stadio San Paolo.

Nevertheless, with players high on confidence at the moment, the Biancocelesti should be backed to score at odds of 1.63 (5/8).

Unlike his counterpart, Delio Rossi faces a real selection headache, with Lucas Biglia suspended and Giuseppe Biava and Balde Keita doubtful.

Meanwhile, the likes of Ederson, Andre Dias, Miroslav Klose and Alvaro Gonzalez are not yet ready to return.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Berisha – Konko, Cana, Ciani, Radu – Onazi, Ledesma, Lulic – Candreva, Postiga, Mauri.