Roma – Lazio, Picks and Tips
"The 'Giallorossi' have adjusted to eight games without defeat. However, Jose Mourinho's team is far from the goal set at the beginning of the season. After 29 games, AS Roma are 8 points off the last Champions League place. Before Roma vs Lazio, the team from the Italian capital had collected four wins and four draws in the last eight rounds. In the previous round, AS Roma drew 1-1 at Udinese. The hosts opened the scoring at the Dacia Arena in the 19th minute through Molina. "The Giallorossi miraculously saved themselves in extra time when Pellegrini converted an 11-yard free-kick. In midweek, AS Roma again needed an extra-time goal to qualify for the Conference League quarter-finals. This time, Ambraham got the goal that earned Roma a draw in the second leg against Vitesse.
Maurizio Sarri's team is going through an excellent period. After 29 rounds, Lazio are in 5th place in the Serie A standings. After two consecutive wins, the Biancocelesti are now 7 points away from Champions League qualification. In the previous round, the Eagles had a narrow 1-0 win over Venezia. The only goal of the match was scored by Ciro Immobile in the 58th minute.In the championship round, the Eagles won the derby in the Italian capital with a spectacular 3-2 scoreline. Milinkovic-Savic and Pedro created a two-goal lead for the hosts as early as the 19th minute. Before half-time Ibanez reduced the deficit. Lazio restored the deficit after Anderson's goal in the 63rd minute. The last goal of the match at the Stadio Olimpico was scored by Veretout. This Sunday's duel will be the 156th Serie A match between Rome's two great rivals. The history of head-to-head meetings in the Derby della Capitale shows an advantage for AS Roma, who have won 55 of their 155 matches so far. Lazio have 40 wins and 60 games have ended in draws.
Our recommendation tip for Roma – Lazio: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @ 1.70