A frantic second half saw Napoli claw back from a 1‑0 deficit only to level through a rare own‑goal, leaving both coaches with plenty to ponder.
Key points
- The own‑goal kept Napoli unbeaten at home against Lazio but did little to ease Allegri’s mounting pressure.
- Lazio’s early lead and defensive resilience underline their push for a historic run of away victories.
- Napoli’s inability to create clear‑cut chances highlights ongoing attacking inefficiencies.
Napoli and Lazio shared points in a 1‑1 Serie A encounter on 8 November 2026, with the home side salvaging a draw after an own‑goal by Lazio defender Pedro Pedraza deflected a right‑footed shot from Scotland’s Scott McTominay.
Lazio took the initiative early, earning the lead in the 28th minute when Francesco Frattesi finished a left‑footed finish from a Noslin assist, putting the visitors ahead at the break.
Frattesi’s early strike puts Lazio ahead
The second half saw Napoli press, and at the 48th minute a sustained attack involving De Bruyne and McTominay forced a cross from Lang that Pedraza attempted to intercept, only to turn the ball into his own net and restore parity.
The result comes as Napoli, coached by Massimiliano Allegri, strives to escape a slump that has seen the club lose five of its first eleven league games – a situation not seen since 2000/01 – while Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio continues a strong start, eyeing a possible record of winning six consecutive away matches.
McTominay’s effort leads to Pedraza own‑goal
With the draw, Lazio remains near the top of the table, bolstered by a solid defence that has conceded just eight goals, whereas Napoli stays mid‑table, still searching for the consistency that could lift Allegri’s side out of the current crisis.
Reader questions
Who scored the goals in the match?
Francesco Frattesi scored for Lazio, while the equaliser came from a Pedro Pedraza own‑goal after a McTominay shot.
What does the draw mean for the league standings?
Lazio stays near the top of Serie A, maintaining their unbeaten run, while Napoli remains in the mid‑table region, still trailing the leaders.
Who were the managers of the two teams?
Massimiliano Allegri managed Napoli and Gennaro Gattuso managed Lazio.
Source: gazzetta.it
