Lazio vs Roma tips and predictions: Goals at a premium in Coppa Italia capital clash

This could be the trophy that saves a disappointing season for the two rivals, who are out of the title race and outside the European places..

The winner of this game will face either Juventus or Frosinone in the semi-finals.

Lazio will face AS Roma coming off the back of a three-game winning streak. The team, led by Maurizio Sarri, scored seven goals during that span.

Given that they have failed to score more than a goal per game in their previous seven Serie A matches, this is a bit out of character for them.

Lazio's recent run of nine points has helped them climb up the Serie A table. The Biancocelesti are now in seventh place, just three points off the Champions League places.

AS Roma have also endured a difficult first half of the season, with Jose Mourinho's team currently in eighth place in Serie A, one point behind Lazio.

Aside from their victory over Napoli, their only other win in their last five games was in the previous round of the Coppa Italia, a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cremonese after falling behind 1-0.

Lazio come into the match with a three-game unbeaten streak in head-to-head meetings.

Last season, they won both matchups 1-0, and their most recent meeting in Serie A ended in a goalless draw.

Key stats

- Lazio have suffered two defeats at home in all competitions. Aside from that, they’ve achieved eight wins and three draws
- Lazio have kept a clean sheet in seven of 10 home games
- Roma have failed to score in five of seven away games
- Lazio are unbeaten in eight home matches against Roma
- There have been under 1.5 goals in each of the last three meetings

Suggested bets

Under 1.5 goals

Lazio to win

• Sergiu Baltuta provides tips as SVB Tips on Tipstrr