Roma vs Lazio Prediction

🔊 What to expect from the upcoming clash between Roma and Lazio, which will close the 19th round of Serie A? The Derby della Capitale is an event all of Rome has been waiting for. Considering that Claudio Ranieri's team has gained excellent momentum, the game could go in any direction. In such a situation, we will try to analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents to provide you with an accurate prediction for the match, which will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico."

📊 Head-to-Head

In head-to-head confrontations, there is no significant advantage for either team. Over a span of 41 matches, Roma achieved a positive result in 20 cases, while Lazio recorded 14 victories. It is worth noting that the recent matches in the Derby della Capitale have been low-scoring. In all 5 previous encounters, no more than one goal was scored. In this situation, one might consider the option of a total of less than 3 goals.

🐺 Roma

Since Claudio Ranieri took over as head coach of Roma, the team has been showing impressive results. In the last 6 matches, "the She-Wolf" secured 4 crushing victories and suffered only 1 defeat. Overall, Roma showed good play in the previous round against Milan (1-1). Despite being outshot 12-21 by the Milanese, the Roman team attacked much more sharply and could have easily scored at least 3 goals. As for the upcoming clash, Claudio Ranieri will only be unable to count on Bryan Cristante, who has been in the infirmary for a long time.

🦅 Lazio

Lazio's presence in the top 4 of the Serie A standings is no coincidence. This season, the team is playing very classy football and repeatedly upsetting direct competitors for the highest places. If in early December "the Eagles" managed to defeat Napoli away (1-0), then in the previous round they were just a bit unlucky not to secure 3 points against Atalanta (1-1). Yes, in terms of play, Lazio didn't look as convincing as "the Queen of the Provinces," but they were playing for results - aiming to maintain the advantage gained after a goal in the 27th minute. Moreover, Marco Baroni's men could have avoided that unnecessary goal by Brescia - the defense faltered due to fatigue. In the upcoming clash, however, the Roman team will be forced to play without 4 players, including key midfielder Manuel Lazzari.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Despite both teams playing highly effectively lately, it is unlikely that many goals will be scored in the upcoming clash. The Derby della Capitale is not just a match; it's a major event in the careers of Roma and Lazio players. And losing this crucial battle is a real blemish on their reputation. Therefore, in head-to-head meetings, both teams act extremely cautiously, trying to avoid unnecessary risks. As a result, only 4 goals were scored in the last 5 games between "the She-Wolf" and "the Eagles" (an average of 0.8 per game). However, we advise considering a more reliable betting option - total less than 3 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

An interesting bet for the upcoming clash is total corners over 9.5. Firstly, Lazio is among the best teams in this statistical parameter. The team earns set pieces near the opponent's goal an average of 5.4 times per match (fifth place in Serie A). Secondly, Roma itself has also started approaching the corner flag much more frequently since Claudio Ranieri was appointed head coach. For example, in all 3 previous games within the Italian championship, "the She-Wolf" delivered exactly 5 corners.

📝 Editorial Prediction

Bookmakers consider Roma a slight favorite in the upcoming clash. However, we disagree with this opinion. Yes, the team has been delighting its fans with positive results more often, but perfection is still far off. A dry defeat to Como (0-2) and a draw with an unstable Milan (1-1) are clear examples. Moreover, Lazio itself is not participating in the championship race by chance. If it weren't for Inter with their anomalous scoring (0-6), "the Eagles" would be just one victory away from the desired first place. Considering that Roma managed to win only 1 out of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, our key betting option is - Lazio will not lose. We believe the game will end with a standard score for these teams of 0-1.