Roma vs Lazio prediction and betting tips on January 5, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 5, 2025, the 19th round of Serie A will feature a clash between Roma and Lazio. While Lazio, the nominal visitors, have had a more consistent season, derbies, especially a high-stakes one like the "Capitol Derby," often defy expectations.
Our prediction for the Roma vs Lazio match
Roma failed to secure a Champions League return last season. Neither José Mourinho nor Daniele De Rossi, who replaced the "Special One" mid-season, could achieve this feat. While De Rossi's appointment initially sparked improved results, the team ultimately finished sixth in Serie A and was eliminated in the Europa League semifinals. Their sole consolation was finishing ahead of Lazio, who dropped to seventh after being runners-up in 2023.
Lazio, now under Marco Baroni, employs a typical Italian strategy of rotating players in the Europa League. Despite this, their second-string side defeated notable opponents such as Dynamo Kyiv and Ajax, with only Ludogorets managing a 0-0 draw. For Roma, Claudio Ranieri is the third coach in less than a year, following De Rossi's brief tenure and Ivan Jurić’s short stint earlier in the season. Despite this instability, Roma’s European campaign has been decent, with just one loss and nine points in the group stage.
Domestically, the experienced Ranieri is trying to steady the ship. Roma have shown progress, defeating Lecce and Parma and earning a 1-1 draw with AC Milan. Lazio, meanwhile, advanced in the Coppa Italia by defeating Napoli. Although they seemed to find a winning rhythm in Serie A, December saw setbacks, including a shocking 0-6 loss to Inter and a defeat to Parma. Their match against Atalanta also ended in a 1-1 draw.
Roma vs Lazio: Key statistics and trends
- Roma have won four of their last six matches across all competitions.
- 50% of Roma’s games feature both teams scoring, with an average of 2.67 goals per match.
- Roma both score and concede an average of 1.33 goals per match.
- Lazio have four wins in their last six games.
- Lazio average 1.83 goals scored and 1.39 goals conceded per match.
- 67% of Lazio’s matches feature both teams scoring, with an average of 3.22 goals per match.
Possible starting lineups
Roma (possible lineup): Svilar - N'Dicka, Hummels, Mancini - Angeliño, El Shaarawy, Dybala, Paredes, Koné, Saelemaekers - Dovbyk
Lazio (possible lineup): Provedel - Nuno Tavares, Romagnoli, Gila, Lazzari - Rovella, Guendouzi, Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen - Castellanos
Previous matches: Roma vs Lazio
Lazio claimed three wins and one draw in their last encounters. However, Roma triumphed in the most recent derby last spring.
Free prediction for Roma vs Lazio
This "Capitol Derby" promises a fierce contest but likely with few goals. A bet on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.84) seems reasonable.
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