Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of the 19th round of the Italian Serie A, Roma will face Lazio in a Roman derby on Sunday, January 5. The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 Central European Time. Here's my take on the potential outcome of this match.
Match Preview
Roma has shown solid form in recent matches, but they still lack consistency. After a convincing home win over Parma, the "Wolves" shared the points with Milan, although they were outplayed in several aspects of the game.
The main issue for coach Ranieri's team is their away form, as Roma has yet to secure an away win this season. The derby against Lazio will be a tough challenge, but Roma is capable of surprising.
Lazio is strong but often lacks the right balance over the long run. "The Eagles" have proven they can beat top teams like Napoli, only to follow up with disappointing losses to sides like Parma.
A humiliating defeat to Inter recently disrupted Lazio's rhythm, and now they trail the leaders by six points. A series of matches against top teams will reveal just how ready Lazio is for serious challenges.
Key Match Facts
- Roma has won their last four home games in dominant fashion.
- Lazio has conceded in four consecutive matches.
- Roma averages 3.2 goals per game at home, while Lazio averages 1.6 goals per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Ndicka, Hummels, Saelemaekers, Koné, Paredes, Angelino, Pizilli, Dybala, Dovbyk.
- Lazio: Provedel, Lazzari, Hila, Romagnoli, Tavares, Rovella, Guendouzi, Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni, Castellanos.
Head-to-Head
In the last four meetings between these teams, only one side has scored in each match.
Prediction
This derby is undoubtedly crucial for both teams, so we can expect an exciting contest. In my opinion, a bet on both teams to score seems like a solid choice.
