Overview
The arrival of coach Claudio Ranieri is gradually helping AS Roma get back on track. In the last 3 matches, they won 2 and drew 1, scoring 10 goals while only conceding 2.
Among them, we must mention the high performance of the players on the attack line such as Dybala or Dovbyk. If they can maintain stability, Roma is completely capable of competing for a place in the European Cup next season.
As for Lazio, they have temporarily overcome the shock of a 0-6 defeat to Inter Milan at home. In the last two matches of 2024, Lazio defeated Lecce and held the top team Atalanta to a draw. These results help Lazio continue to maintain their position in the top 4, facing fierce pursuit from Fiorentina.
Lazio's defence has conceded 25 goals in 18 Serie A games this season. However, 6 of those goals have come against Inter. So 19 goals in 17 games is not too bad for Lazio.
The Rome derby has never lost its appeal over the years. Roma will have a slight advantage playing at home and are reviving under Ranieri. A win will not be easy for Roma, but they should be able to hold Lazio to a draw in the 2024-25 season.
Roma have failed to win four of the last five meetings between the two sides, including three defeats. However, Roma's only win in that five-match run came in April last year.
Human resources situation
Roma will once again be without the services of Bryan Cristante through injury, while Stephan El Shaarawy is pushing for a return to the starting line-up.
On the other side of the front line, Matias Vecino, Pedro, and Tijjani Noslin were all absent from last week's match and are now doubtful of playing.
Expected lineup:
Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Saelemaekers, Paredes, Kone, Angelino, Dybala, El Shaarawy, Dovbyk.
Lazio: Provedel, Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares, Guendouzi, Rovella, Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni, Castellanos.
The match between Roma and Lazio takes place at 2:45 a.m. on January 6 (Vietnam time).
