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AS Roma vs. Lazio Roma
The derby della Capitale is coming up in Serie A! For the 158th time, AS Roma and Lazio will fight for the city championship and thus for supremacy in the Italian capital. In addition, the derby is an enormously explosive game for both teams, as both the team of José Mourinho and the team of coach Maurizio Sarri still fear for the participation in the Europa League in the coming season. Before kickoff, both capital clubs are separated by just one point in the table. It is the Laziali who are in 5th place in the table, ahead of their unloved neighbors. Most recently, Lazio was able to celebrate two victories in a row.
AS is currently in 7th place in the table and could not confirm the victory over Atalanta Bergamo last week. Once again, Roma acted far too defensively and only played to a draw. Against Udinese, the draw was too little to be able to cherish the claim to 5th place. But where there are negatives, positives must also be found. Mourinho’s team has been unbeaten for eight games in a row. This series should not be snapped in the capital derby. Who is more likely to dominate Rome after the final whistle, you can read in our Rome – Lazio betting tip.
Rome – Lazio info
– Date & Time: 20/03/2022, 18:00.
– Venue: Rome, Olympic Stadium
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 30
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Rome Form & Balance Check
As Rome is not convincing football-wise. Only rarely lets the team of coach José Mourinho recognize, which is why the Wolves can make hopes of finishing at the end of the season on the 5th place in the table, can. Once again, the wolves had some problems in the last game. In this one, Roma had to overcome a 0:1 deficit against Udinese. In the end, it was only enough for a 1-1 draw. Thus, the Associazione Sportiva was also unable to confirm the previous victory over Bergamo. After all, Mourinho’s team is unbeaten for eight games in a row.
Comeback Kings
Although Roma is not always fully convincing in sporting terms, AS has a great strength. The recent draw was the third of the last five games in which the Wolves successfully overturned a deficit. Against Sassuolo, Verona and Udinese managed to win the point after being behind. Also because of this, the Romans continue to keep themselves in the fight for 5th place. Before the start of the matchday, AS shares the 7th place in the table with 48 points, equal on points with Atalanta.
AS Roma facts & analysis
– AS Roma is 48 points in 7th place in the table.
– Wolves are unbeaten for 8 games in a row.
– 3 of the last 5 matches ended in a draw.
Lazio form & balance check
Lazio Roma will go into the upcoming derby in fifth place in the table. The 5th place in the table entitles to direct participation in the Europa League. This is the goal of the team of coach Maurizio Sarri. The 4th place is already seven points away. Only recently, the Eagles were eliminated from the Europa League against FC Porto. This is another reason why the Laziali want to be in the European business again next season. For this intention, the Romans collected good arguments in the last two weeks. After the 1:2 defeat against Napoli, Lazio won 3:0 against Cagliari and 1:0 against Venice.
Not efficient enough
Lazio Roma have already scored 58 goals for the season. This makes the Eagles the second most successful offense in Serie A. Only Inter has scored more often so far. However, Juventus, Napoli and Milan scored fewer goals than the Laziali, who are nevertheless ahead of Lazio in the table. It is efficiency that has so far prevented the Romans from competing for the top four places. With 42 goals conceded, the Eagles have nevertheless conceded more than any other team in the top eight.
Lazio facts & analysis
– Lazio is in 5th place in the table with 49 points.
– Most recently, the Eagles won twice in a row.
– Only one of the last 5 games the Laziali lost.
Predicted lineup – last update on March 18, 2022
Under coach José Mourinho, AS initially acts in a wait-and-see and defensive manner. From a 3-5-2 basic formation, the Romans want to destroy the generic game. In their own possession, the full-backs push forward and support the offense as track players. This allows AS not only to combine through the center, but also to look for the way over the wings. Apart from Spinazzola, who is still out with a torn Achilles, Mourinho does not have to do without any other players. Zalewski recently took over on the left from Spinazzola.
Most recently, coach Sarri rotated properly in the 1-0 win over Venezia. Pedro and Lazzari were spared. Both should be back in the starting eleven in the derby. The Laziali operate in an offensive 4-3-3 system, in which Lazio plays possession-oriented soccer. The Romans know how to convince with a strong midfield, with smart decisions towards the generic goal and Immobile as an enforcer. Against the ball, Lazio is very compact. The Laziali does not have any important absences to report.
AS Roma – Lazio direct comparison & statistics
AS Roma and Lazio have already met 157 times. In this duel, AS earned the more positive record. The Wolves have won 56 matches, while the Laziali have only won 41. Another 60 meetings ended in a draw. The last encounter was whistled 3:2 for Lazio.
– 2 of the last 5 derbies ended in a draw.
– The last time AS Roma hosted the derby, AS won 2-0.
– In 2 of the last 5 derbies more than 2 goals were scored.
– Only 2 of all derbies took place in the Italian Cup.
