Lazio vs Roma Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Lazio: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Lazio come into this match on the back of a run of 4 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 league games. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 5 during this stretch.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (suspended), Lucas Leiva (knee injury)
• In-form contributors: Ciro Immobile (5 goals in last 6 games), Luis Alberto (4 assists in last 4 games)

Position in the standings

Lazio currently sit 4th in the Serie A table with 64 points from 31 games. They are 6 points behind 3rd-placed Inter Milan in the race for the Champions League spots.

Strengths and weaknesses

Lazio boast one of the most potent attacks in the league led by Ciro Immobile and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. However, their defense has been suspect at times, especially when facing counter-attacks.

Prediction for Lazio

Lazio will be keen to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to Napoli in their previous match. With Milinkovic-Savic suspended, the onus will be on the likes of Luis Alberto and Immobile to provide the creativity and goals.

Roma: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Roma have struggled for consistency, winning just 2 of their last 6 league games. They have scored 9 goals but conceded a worrying 11 goals during this period.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Nicolo Zaniolo (calf injury), Chris Smalling (knee injury)
• In-form contributors: Tammy Abraham (3 goals in last 4 games), Lorenzo Pellegrini (2 goals, 3 assists in last 6 games)

Position in the standings

Roma currently occupy 6th place in the Serie A table with 56 points from 31 games. They are 8 points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots.

Strengths and weaknesses

Roma possess a potent attack spearheaded by Tammy Abraham and Lorenzo Pellegrini. However, their defensive frailties, especially when conceding from set-pieces, have cost them valuable points.

Prediction for Roma

Roma will view this derby as a chance to revive their fading hopes of a top-four finish. Tammy Abraham's form will be crucial, but their defensive vulnerabilities could prove costly against Lazio's attack.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Lazio 3-2 Roma (15/03/2024)
• Roma 1-1 Lazio (06/11/2023)
• Lazio 3-0 Roma (20/03/2023)
• Trends or patterns: Lazio have won 3 of the last 5 meetings, scoring 3 goals in each of those wins.
• Key player duel: Ciro Immobile (Lazio) vs Tammy Abraham (Roma) - the two leading scorers for their respective sides.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Lazio (2.20), Draw (3.40), Roma (3.30)
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over (1.70), Under (2.10)
• BTTS: Yes (1.60), No (2.30)
• Correct score: Lazio 2-1 Roma (8.50), 1-1 Draw (6.50)