Italian Serie A - AS Roma VS Lazio Prediction
Italian Serie A - AS Roma VS Lazio
Match Time:06-01-2025 03:45 Monday (GMT+8)
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Roma
Following a defeat to Como, Roma bounced back by defeating Sampdoria 4-1 in the Coppa Italia, thrashing Parma 5-0 in Serie A, and then parting ways with Paulo Fonseca after a 1-1 draw with Milan. "We are still not operating at full throttle, I am waiting for that moment," stated Claudio Ranieri. He has managed to stabilize the situation and restore confidence to the team, though this required putting captain Lorenzo Pellegrini on the bench.
Recently, there has been much speculation surrounding Pellegrini, with some sources even suggesting a move to Napoli. Ranieri mentioned that Lorenzo has a "psychological issue" and will only play consistently once it is resolved. Roma legend Radja Nainggolan noted that the captain's armband is putting pressure on Pellegrini.
However, as we can see, Roma is coping well in the absence of their captain. Gianluca Mancini has taken on this role. The defender remarked that if Roma had managed to defeat Sevilla in the Europa League final, the team would now be fighting for the Scudetto, and there would be no crisis. "Ranieri has returned our calmness," Gianluca stated.
The coach himself refuses to label his team as favorites in the derby, despite an impressive record: under Claudio, Roma has won all four matches against .
Roma possible starting lineup:
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Paredes, Kone, Angelino; Dybala, El Shaarawy; Dovbyk
Lazio
Claudio Ranieri noted that Lazio is currently playing on "autopilot" – such is the understanding of coach Marco Baroni's ideas among the players. The only thing that could derail this "system" is injury issues. Days before the derby, Italian media raised alarms as Patrick, Lazzari, Vecino, Pedro, and Nosslin were unavailable. However, during the final training session, Lazzari and Nosslin participated with the main group - Marco Baroni can breathe a sigh of relief.
Interestingly, around 7000 Lazio supporters attended this training session as a way to motivate their team ahead of the derby.
Lazio possible starting lineup:
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dele-Bashiru, Zaccagni; Castellanos
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.
Prediction: Roma 1-2 Lazio
Roma may have steadied the ship, but Lazio are a class above their city rivals this season and can score more than once past a vulnerable defence. Blessed with attacking options, the Biancocelesti should secure a win that takes them even further ahead in the standings, starting 2025 in style.
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