Lazio vs Roma tips and predictions: Star strikers to shine in Derby della Capitale

The two arch rivals are just one point apart in the Serie A table ahead of their clash at the Stadio Olimpico, following a disappointing first half of the season.

Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio have just 16 points and are struggling to find the back of the net regularly, scoring 13 in 11.

Lazio lost 1-0 to Bologna in their previous match and followed that up with a crucial 1-0 win against Feyenoord through Ciro Immobile’s goal.

Roma are having an atypical season for a team managed by Jose Mourinho, as their matches have resulted in the most goals this season.

Roma has the third-highest scoring team in Serie A, with 22 goals scored, but also the worst defence in the top 10, with 14 goals conceded.

Roma staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Lecce 2-1 in the previous round, scoring twice in the final three minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit.

With four wins in the last five matches, Mourinho's side has climbed to seventh place in the league with 17 points, thanks to a stunning comeback.

Immobile, is the player to keep an eye on, having scored four goals against Roma in Serie A.

On the other hand, Romelu Lukaku is having a great season, scoring 7 goals in his last 9 official games. In Serie A, the Roma star has already scored 6 goals this season.

 

Key stats

- There have been 26 goals in Lazio’s 11 games, with only four of those games having over 2.5 goals scored
- Roma’s games are averaging 3.3 goals per game
- Only one team has scored in five of the previous six meetings

 

Suggested bets

Lazio to win

Ciro Immobile anytime goalscorer

Romelu Lukaku anytime goalscorer