Serie A 2022-23: Lazio vs Roma: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The BiancoCelesti host the Giallorossi for The Derby della Capitale on a Sunday evening.

Lazio and Roma are two of the most famous and successful football clubs in Italy, both located in the capital city of Rome. These two clubs have a long-standing rivalry that dates back several decades, with matches between the two teams being some of the most hotly contested and exciting fixtures in the Italian football calendar. The rivalry between Lazio and Roma is more than just a footballing rivalry, it is a reflection of the historical and cultural differences that exist between the two clubs and their supporters. Lazio is traditionally seen as the club of the working class, with a strong following in the city's southern suburbs, while Roma is perceived as the team of the bourgeoisie, with a more affluent fanbase.

Lazio is traditionally seen as the club of the working class, with a strong following in the city's southern suburbs, while Roma is perceived as the team of the bourgeoisie, with a more affluent fanbase. The first meeting between Lazio and Roma took place in 1929, and since then, the two sides have faced each other on over 179 occasions in all competitions and this time purpose would be to seal a top-four spot in the league.

Kick-off:

Sunday: 19-03-2023, 5 PM (GMT)

Sunday: 19-03-2023, 10:30 PM (IST)

Lazio form (all competition): D-L-W-W-D

Roma form (all competition): L-W-W-L-W

Player to watch

Lazio: Pedro

Pedro has been an important member of Sarri's squad since leaving Roma in 2021. He typically plays as a forward or attacker and is noted for his speed, dribbling, and ability to capitalize on counter-attacks. His versatility has also been valuable, as he can play in a variety of attacking positions, including as a winger, forward, or attacking midfielder. His technical ability, vision, and creativity make him a valuable asset to the Lazio team. He has already tallied 5 goals and assisted this season across all categories.

Roma: Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala has a very specialized skill set that he uses well as an offensive midfielder or a striker. The Argentine creator brings a new dimension to Roma's offence and should play a significant part in the squad. His output should only improve with a squad where he is the focal focus of the offence. He can play off the right side, but he lacks the natural pace and 1v1 skill of a more conventional winger, so he is often forced to play centrally.

Match facts

• Lazio took the reverse game against Roma and could win both seasonal matches against them for the first time since 2011/12.
• Lazio have gone undefeated in their last five Serie A derbies at home, and they have only dropped one of their last ten Serie A games.
• This will be the 180th Rome derby in all competitions since 1929/30, and the 158th in Serie A.

Injury and team news

Lazio has no injury worries as all of his first-team players are ready for this match. Stefan Radu will be unable to compete due to a muscular issue. Matias Vecino is likely to get the nod because he has been playing well in recent weeks. Bryan Cristante has returned, but Mourinho may choose to deploy Giorginio Wijnaldum in a more distant role. Tammy Abraham is also anticipated to make her debut.

Head-to-Head stats (Serie A)

Matches: 157

Lazio: 41

Draws: 60

Roma: 56

Predicted lineup

Lazio predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Provedel; Marusic, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Vecino, Cataldi, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic; Pedro, Immobile, Zaccagni

Roma Predicted Lineups (3-4-2-1):

Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Karsdorp, Matic, Wijnaldum, Spinnazola; Dybala, Pellegrini; Abraham

Match Prediction

The Derby della Capitale is a fixture that is eagerly anticipated by fans of both clubs, and the passion and excitement that it generates is a testament to the rich history and culture of Italian football. Whether you are a fan of Lazio or Roma, there is no denying that the Derby della Capitale is a special event that brings the city of Rome to life. But looking at recent performances, it would be a tight game with both looking to secure top four spots. Despite the intense rivalry between the two clubs, there is also a sense of mutual respect and admiration between their supporters.

Prediction: Lazio 2 - 1 Roma

Telecast

India – Voot, Jio CinemaUK – Eurosport app, beIN SportsUSA – fuboTV, Fox SportsNigeria – DAZN