17 May 2026

The city is divided: Roma vs Lazio is here

The Derby della Capitale returns to Stadio Olimpico with Round 37 of Serie A on the line. AS Roma enter with the stronger attack and a clean-sheet count to back it up. Lazio have been tidy in possession and tough in the air, which keeps this city rivalry finely balanced. Sofascore will have live momentum, stats and every Sofascore Rating as it happens.

What the numbers say

Roma have scored 55 league goals and conceded 31, a healthier spread than Lazio’s 39 for and 37 against. The Giallorossi pile on volume with 468 shots and 77 big chances, while Lazio sit at 396 shots and 70 big chances. Roma also lean on set-play pressure with 182 corners and 10 headed goals.

Possession tilts Roma’s way at 56.2 percent, but Lazio complete passes at a higher rate, 86.6 percent to Roma’s 83.6. Both sides defend well in the box. Roma own 16 clean sheets and Lazio have 15, with similar saves totals and a small gap in goals conceded favoring the hosts.

Probable lineups and shapes

Lineups are not confirmed, but the listed shapes point to Roma in a 3-4-2-1 and Lazio in a 4-3-3. For Roma, Mile Svilar is named in goal, with Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso across the back. The wing and midfield balance features Zeki Çelik, Bryan Cristante, Manu Koné and Wesley, supporting Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala behind Donyell Malen.

Lazio’s sheet lists Alessio Furlanetto in goal behind Adam Marušić, Mario Gila, Oliver Provstgaard and Nuno Tavares. The midfield three of Toma Bašić, Nicolò Rovella and Kenneth Taylor sits under a front line of Gustav Isaksen, Daniel Maldini and Tijjani Noslin.

Form by Sofascore Rating

Roma’s team average Sofascore Rating sits at 6.87 across 36 matches, a touch ahead of Lazio’s 6.83. Among the listed Roma XI, Donyell Malen carries a 7.33 average, with Wesley at 7.09 and Matías Soulé at 7.07. Lazio’s sheet highlights Mario Gila at 7.24 and Nicolò Rovella at 7.10.

Defensive reliability matters in a derby, and the data backs that up. Roma have allowed 356 shots compared to Lazio’s 482, with both sides keeping opponents to similar shots on target totals. In duels, Lazio have the higher win rate at 51.4 percent, while Roma edge aerials in volume and wins.

Odds and refereeing context

The featured full-time odds have Roma favored at 1/2, the draw at 10/3 and Lazio at 21/4. The Asian handicap leans Roma at -1 priced 33/40, with Lazio +1 at 41/40. Markets suggest a narrow but clear advantage to the home side.

Referee Fabio Maresca brings experience and a firm pocket. Across 288 matches he has shown 1,591 yellow cards and 74 reds, which often elevates the set-piece and delivery game. That could intersect with Roma’s corner volume and Lazio’s aerial stability.

How this could play out

Roma’s 51 goals from inside the box and strong chance creation hint at pressure through the central lanes, supported by crosses and fast breaks that already produced six goals. Lazio’s higher passing accuracy and 51 percent duel success point to controlled progression and second-ball wins.

With both sides at 15 or more clean sheets, one big chance conversion or a set play could decide it. Follow live on Sofascore for the full event feed, instant match momentum and post-match Sofascore Ratings, where 10 is the perfect mark.