It looks like an intriguing Derby della Capitale on Sunday and these Lazio vs. Roma predictions suggest that the game is almost too tight to call. Both clubs will be looking to get the three points to help with their Champions League aspirations.
It looks like an intriguing Derby della Capitale on Sunday and these Lazio vs. Roma predictions suggest that the game is almost too tight to call. Both clubs will be looking to get the three points to help with their Champions League aspirations.
Lazio vs. Roma odds
1 – A draw – 2/1
2 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 1/2
3 – Both teams not to score – 7/10
4 – Game to finish 0-0 – 11/2
5 – Draw and both teams to score – 15/4
It promises to be an exhilarating clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, as Lazio and Roma meet in the Derby della Capitale. A win for either side will see them finish the weekend in the top four and the pressure is on for both sets of players.
The two Roman clubs will also have to contend with tricky European fixtures away from home in the week, with the possibility of further injuries to the squad. Maurizio Sarri may be quite happy with a draw on Sunday though, if he can start to bring back some of his most important players soon.
Lazio could only draw away at Bologna last week, after the very impressive win over runaway leaders Napoli the week before. Avoiding defeat to their most bitter of rivals will be the priority for the Biancocelesti here.
Jose Mourinho will be absent from the touchline on Sunday evening after having his two-match ban appeal dismissed. He is forging a familiar us-against-them mentality at Roma though, and his players will be doing everything they can to claim the three points for their coach.
Roma also experienced disappointment last weekend after beating Juve. A 4-3 home defeat at the hands of Sassuolo was overshadowed by some controversial refereeing decisions and a red card for defender Marash Kumbulla.
That means further readjustment to the starting XI for Mourinho. But he will probably be happy enough with a draw on Sunday. Don’t expect too many goals, but even if there are some, this game will probably finish all square.
Lazio vs. Roma last five matches
Lazio last five matches
Roma last five matches
Lazio top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 12 | |
| 10 | |
| 9 | |
| 9 | |
| 6 |
Roma top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 12 | |
| 8 | |
| 7 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 |
Lazio vs. Roma line-ups
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Luis Alberto, Cataldi, Milinković-Savić; Pedro, Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni
Roma (3-4-2-1): Patricio; Ibañez, Smalling, Mancini; Zalewski, Matić, Bove, Pellegrini; Dybala, Wijnaldum; Abraham
Lazio team news
Maurizio Sarri continues to be without the talismanic Ciro Immobile up front, so will persist with Felipe Anderson leading the attack. He will also be without Matias Vecino, who is suspended for this one. Danilo Cataldi should deputise.
Roma team news
Roma will be hoping that Lorenzo Pellegrini can return for this Derby della Capitale after that horrific head injury sustained against Real Sociedad. Mourinho will be without Marash Kumbulla after the red card last weekend though. Gianluca Mancini should slot back into the defensive line in his place.