The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Lazio lock horns with AS Roma in Derby della Capitale at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
AS Roma vs Lazio Preview
Lazio are in fourth place in the Serie A standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Biancocelesti played out a 1-1 draw against Atalanta last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
AS Roma, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been in poor form over the past year. The Giallorossi were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
AS Roma vs Lazio Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AS Roma have a good historical record in the Derby della Capitale and have won 74 out of the 199 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Lazio's 58 victories.
- Lazio were on an unbeaten run of four matches on the trot in the Derby della Capitale in all competitions before they suffered a 1-0 defeat in their previous game against AS Roma in Serie A in April 2024.
- The last five matches played out in the Derby della Capitale have witnessed at least one clean sheet per game, with only four goals scored in these matches.
- AS Roma are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Como last month.
- Lazio have conceded at least one goal in their last four games in all competitions.
AS Roma vs Lazio Prediction
Lazio have punched above their weight this season but have suffered from the occasional stutter in recent weeks. Valentin Castellanos has been impressive for the Biancocelesti and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
AS Roma have struggled over the past year and are in desperate need of a resurgence at the moment. Lazio are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: AS Roma 1-2 Lazio
AS Roma vs Lazio Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lazio to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Lazio to score first - Yes