{"id":1448718,"date":"2026-05-13T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1448718"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:00:36","slug":"match-preview-roma-vs-lazio-18-05-26-serie-a","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-roma-vs-lazio-18-05-26-serie-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Roma vs Lazio: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Rome derby returns to Stadio Olimpico with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/roma\/\">Roma<\/a> chasing a top-four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/serie-a\/\">Serie A<\/a> finish and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/lazio\/\">Lazio<\/a> eager to close the gap on their city rivals. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick-off is set for 7:45pm (UK time) on Sunday, promising a fierce contest shaped by Roma&#8217;s attacking edge and Lazio&#8217;s need for discipline. With both sides having something to prove, this edition of the Derby della Capitale could have major implications for their Serie A campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on Roma&#8217;s superior attacking numbers, defensive organisation, and Lazio&#8217;s recent disciplinary struggles, here are our top betting recommendations for the derby. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Roma to win, given their stronger form and statistical dominance in key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Roma to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(65.2%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roma have scored 55 goals and conceded just 31 this season, with 16 clean sheets\u2014both better than Lazio. They&#8217;ve also taken 21 wins from 36, while Lazio have won just 13. The Giallorossi\u2019s attacking output and defensive solidity give them a clear edge at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Donyell Malen Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">21\/20 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(48.8%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Malen leads Roma with 13 league goals and is involved in over 20% of their strikes. Lazio\u2019s defence has shipped 37 and looks vulnerable, especially given their high card count. Malen\u2019s shot accuracy (45.2%) suggests he\u2019ll test the keeper again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/sky-bet?q=gb-all-soa-bs4-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Bet Offer<\/a>: Get \u00a340 in free bets when you place any bet<\/h2>\r\n<p>Looking for some free bets to boost your betting fund? 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FIRST SINGLE &amp; E\/W BET ONLY ODDS OF 1\/1 OR GREATER. 4 X \u00a310 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&amp;CS APPLY.<\/h5>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roma are pushing for Champions League football, sitting five places above Lazio and boasting a +24 goal difference. Lazio\u2019s form has been patchier, especially in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Team<\/th>\n<th>Pos<\/th>\n<th>P<\/th>\n<th>W<\/th>\n<th>D<\/th>\n<th>L<\/th>\n<th>GF<\/th>\n<th>GA<\/th>\n<th>GD<\/th>\n<th>Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Roma<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>55<\/td>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>+24<\/td>\n<td>67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lazio<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>+2<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Donyell Malen (Roma)<\/strong> \u2013 13 goals, 45.2% shot accuracy, 2 assists. Malen\u2019s pace and movement have made him one of Serie A\u2019s most dangerous forwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paulo Dybala (Roma)<\/strong> \u2013 Strong technical ability and a consistent threat from set pieces. Dybala averages nearly 2 key passes per 90.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matteo Cancellieri (Lazio)<\/strong> \u2013 Key attacking option for Lazio, often providing a creative spark in the final third.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adam Maru\u0161i\u0107 (Lazio)<\/strong> \u2013 A leader at the back, expected to play a major role in trying to contain Roma\u2019s forwards, though Lazio\u2019s defensive record is a concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-6-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the previous six derbies, results have been tightly contested, with both sides claiming wins and only one match finishing goalless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/09\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roma 0-1 Lazio<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13\/04\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roma 1-1 Lazio<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">05\/01\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lazio 2-0 Roma<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">06\/04\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lazio 1-0 Roma<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12\/11\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roma 0-0 Lazio<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19\/03\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Roma 1-0 Lazio<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Serie A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Will Roma\u2019s dominance count on derby day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roma approach this fixture with a distinct statistical edge\u2014scoring more, conceding less, and maintaining better discipline than Lazio. Donyell Malen\u2019s form could be decisive, while Lazio&#8217;s discipline issues may cost them in a high-pressure encounter. With odds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a> (65.2%) for a Roma win, there\u2019s strong reason to expect the Giallorossi to take all three points in front of their home support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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