Predictions & Statistics

AS Roma approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 5 on 67 points after 36 outings. The return of 21 wins, 4 draws, and 11 defeats, together with goals at 55:31, reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Much of their attacking edge comes through D. Malen (13 goals), M. Soule (6 goals), Wesley Franca (5 goals), with creative support from M. Soule (5 assists), D. Rensch (4 assists), M. Kone (3 assists), while their defending has remained fairly stable. At home, their record of 12 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with E. Bove unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Lazio sit 9 with 51 points after 36 league matches. Their overall return of 13 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses with goals at 39:37 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by G. Isaksen (5 goals), M. Cancellieri (4 goals), Pedro (4 goals), with creative support from Danilo Cataldi (3 assists), T. Basic (3 assists), Valentín Castellanos (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, their split return of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.