Roma are winless in ten Derby della Capitales when they've been the designated away teams, dating back to December 2016.
The last seven meetings between these two clubs have produced a miserly eight goals.
Lazio vs Roma preview
It is time for the 186th Derby della Capitale, first contested 96 years ago, as Rome's big two go head-to-head at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon.
Of the pair, it's unquestionably Roma who have made a better start to the new season, with their supporters more optimistic for the future. They began the Gian Piero Gasperini-era with back-to-back victories last month, beating both Bologna and then Pisa 1-0. However, I Giallorossi did then suffer a set back last Sunday, beaten 1-0 by Torino at home, despite mustering 22 shots to Il Toro's eight.
Roma have finished between fifth and seventh in each of the last seven seasons, failing to qualify for the Champions League every year since 2017/18. That has to be the aim for Gasperini's side, but their schedule will be significantly busier from now on, commencing their Europa League campaign against Nice by the French Riviera on Wednesday. Nevertheless, for Giallorossi supporters, no game is bigger than the derby, so will they claim a victory over their fierce rivals on Sunday?
Lazio meantime finished seventh last season, thereby failing to qualify for any European competition for the first time in nine years. Thus, 15 months after sacking him, they re-hired Maurizio Sarri in the summer, but he is not loving life back in the capital. Last Sunday, I Biancocelesti were beaten 1-0 by newly-promoted Sassuolo at Città del Tricolore, the goal coming mid-way through the second half.
Prior to this, le Aquile had also been swatted aside 2-0 by Como on the opening Monday night of the campaign, albeit they did win their home opener, demolishing Hellas Verona 4-0. Mattéo Guendouzi, Mattia Zaccagni, Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia all scoring in that one. Thus, in short, neither side are at the peak of their powers just now, making this Derby della Capitale tough to call.
Lazio vs Roma head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 185.
- Lazio Wins: 51. Draws: 65. Roma Wins: 69.
Lazio team news
Striker Taty Castellanos picked up an injury in defeat at Sassuolo last weekend, so is set to be sidelined, are are Samuel Gigot, Patric, Nicolò Rovella and Manuel Lazzari and Matías Vecino.
Thus, Maurizio Sarri will bring Boulaye Dia into attack, while Mattia Zaccagni will continue to captain the team.
Lazio predicted lineup vs Roma: (4-3-3): Provedel; Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Cataldi, Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru; Cancellieri, Zaccagni, Dia.
Lazio player to watch vs Roma
In the history of this rivalry, only five players have transferred directly from one to the other: Attilio Ferraris (1934), Arne Selmosson (1958), Sergio Petrelli (1972), Astutillo Malgioglio (1985) and Pedro, who made the switch in 2021. The Spaniard is one of only three players to score in a derby for both clubs, alongside Selmonsson and Aleksandar Kolarov, so could he be the hero here too?
Roma team news
Paulo Dybala picked up an injury against Torino last weekend, joining Leon Bailey on the sidelines.
Thus, at least one of Evan Ferguson or Artem Dovbyk, or perhaps both, will come into attack, given that Matías Soulé partnered his compatriot Dybala last Sunday. Kostas Tsimikas is hoping to make his debut for the club, albeit this may have to wait, with Angeliño the first-choice left-wing-back.
Roma predicted lineup vs Lazio: (3-5-2): Svillar; Mancini, Hermoso, Ndicka; Wesley, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pellegrini, Angeliño; Ferguson, Soulé.
Roma player to watch vs Lazio
Lorenzo Pellegrini scored during a 2-0 victory over Lazio when the pair last met in January, so can the Roman born and raised be the derby match-winnger again?
Lazio vs Roma prediction
As already mentioned, this Rome derby could very much go either-way, so we're forecasting a draw at the Stadio Olimpico, one that is unlikely to produce a goal-fest: Lazio 1-1 Roma.
Lazio vs Roma FAQs - Serie A
How to watch Lazio vs Roma in Serie A on TV channel?
Lazio vs Roma in Serie A will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ & fubo TV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Lazio vs Roma in Serie A on live streaming?
Lazio vs Roma in Serie A will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: DAZN UK.
- USA: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ & fubo TV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Lazio vs Roma in Serie A?
Lazio vs Roma takes place on Sunday 21 September 2025, with kick off at 11:30am (BST), 6:30am (EDT) & 3:30am (PDT).