Lazio vs Roma Prediction & Betting Tips

Lazio vs Roma Intro

The race for the top of the table is well and truly on as Lazio and Roma meet at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. Both teams sit pretty at the top of the Serie A and, with very few points between them, this could prove to be a pivotal game in their season. The match is set for Sunday March 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Maurizio Sarri’s home team come into round 27 fully prepared, in the third place on 49 points. The visitors’ coach Salvatore Foti has helped his team to the 5th position and 47 points. We head past the midway point of the season, as Lazio and Roma meet in the Serie A. The sides are divided by 2 places and 2 points.

Lazio vs Roma Form

Lazio could only manage a draw with Bologna but have still picked up 10 points in the last five games. That being said, Roma lost to Sassuolo and now have 7 points in last 5 games. Lazio needs to be more convincing at home if they plan to add to the 8 points they have already managed from the five games so far. Roma needs to start winning a few games away from home as they have only picked up 5 points in 5 guesting matches.

Lazio vs Roma H2H

This has been a well loved fixture down through the years, with Lazio and Roma meeting 52 times before. This fixture has not always been so close. Of the 52 meetings between the two sides, Roma leads the way with 24 wins, Lazio has won on 15 occasions, and there have been 13 draws. Lazio has a slight advantage in this fixture after winning one more than Roma in the last six meetings. But is is still Roma with the better H2H over time.

Lazio vs Roma Analysis

Lazio’s last match claim a draw. Bologna was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 0-0. With that game now a memory, Maurizio Sarri’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Roma in Serie A. Against Bologna, Lazio claimed 46% of the ball. Many punters rely on shots on goal data for a given team. In their last game, Lazio had 5 shots in attack and 15 shots conceded. In their last game Roma came away with a defeat. Sassuolo was their last opponnent. When the referee called fulltime, the score was 3-4. While facing Sassuolo, Roma had 53% of ball possession. In front of goal, Roma delivered 17 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 19 shots to their opponents Sassuolo.

Lazio vs Roma Odds

As far as the betting odds go, the bookmakers’ favourite is Roma.