Italian football returns to the fold with another edition of the Derby della Capitale this weekend as Lazio lock horns with local rivals AS Roma in a crucial Serie A encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Lazio are currently in sixth place in the Serie A standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The home side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
AS Roma, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Giallorossi held Juventus to a 1-1 draw in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
AS Roma have been in impressive form so far this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Artem Dovbyk has been impressive for the Giallorossi and will look to add to his goal tally this weekend.
Lazio can pack a punch on their day but have a poor recent record in this fixture. AS Roma are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Lazio 1-2 AS Roma
Tip 1: Result - AS Roma to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: AS Roma to score first - Yes