Ace Football previews the big Serie A derby between Lazio and AS Roma, and offers the latest stats, betting tips, and team news.
It is showtime in Rome! Lazio and Roma lock horns in the 175th Derby della Capitale tonight at 20:45 (CET).
This might be a season-defining encounter for both sides, as they sit five places apart, but with only a six-point difference in between.
Roma has the edge over their city rivals at this point of the 2020-21 campaign, having collected 34 points in 17 Serie A outings.
The hosts, on the other hand, have 28 on their account in as many games this season.
Lazio Form & Stats
Lazio warmed up for their biggest game of the season with back-to-back wins against Fiorentina and Parma.
The Biancocelesti have managed to win just eight Serie A games this season, which could be considered a disappointing start to their 2020-21 campaign.
However, they are just five points behind fourth-placed Juventus and a victory over their fierce rivals could be a turning point for Simeone Inzaghi’s side.
Key Team Stats
- Lazio are unbeaten in the last four games they hosted their cross-town rivals.
- The Biancocelesti have won just three of the eight home games this season. (3W 2D 3L)
- Simeone Inzaghi’s side is yet to win three games in a row this season.
- They managed to find the net in seven of the last eight Serie A encounters with AS Roma.
AS Roma Form & Stats
A late Mancini equalizer saw Roma save a point against Inter last Sunday and maintain their unbeaten run in 2021.
The Giallorossi are emerging as title contenders this season, as they only trail six points behind leaders AC Milan.
They bounced back with three consecutive wins after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Atalanta back in December. It showed mental strength and stability in the team that chases a first Scudetto since 2001.
Key Team Stats
- AS Roma have lost three of their last five games on the road across all competitions.
- All five games saw at least four goals, with Roma conceding 12 in the process.
- The Giallorossi have the joint third-best attack in the league, with 37 goals scored in 17 games.
- Their most recent win at Lazio came in December 2016, thanks to goals from Kevin Strootman and Radja Nainggolan.
Team news
Lazio
Out: Thomas Strakosha, Mohamed Fares, Senad Lulic
Doubts: Joaquin Correa
Roma
Out: Riccardo Calafiori, Antonio Mirante, Nicolo Zaniolo
Doubts: Pedro
Predicted line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)
Head-To-Head Record
Match facts
Betting tips
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