The Giallorossi will be looking to avenge the last derby defeat; the Biancazzurri look to maintain their push for a UEFA Champions League spot.
AS Roma will take on Lazio in Derby della Capitale at Stadio Olimpico Rome on Sunday, 4 March at 14:00 GMT.
Both teams have struggled in their latest games, as Roma come on the back of a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Atalanta in their last league game. On the other hand, Lazio have been surrounded by their own set of problems.
The return fixture of this season finished 2-1 in the favour of Edy Reja’s side.
Roma
The Giallorossi have produced some amazing football in their games played at Stadio Olimpico Rome this season. Luis Enrique’s men have scored 16 goals and conceded only four while playing at home this season.
La Maggica have not lost a derby on the previous 13 occasions when they have been the home side, winning eight and drawing the other five. Roma have had the upper hand in the recent derbies between the two sides, winning four of
the last five.
Lazio
The Biancocelesti have been in poor form away from home, winning only one of their last five matches on the travel. Their defence has been very shaky, having conceded 10 goals in the last four league matches.
The Eagles will draw positives from the last derby, where they got the better of their local rivals. Edy Reja’s stay at Rome will be a major motivating factor for the capital side to perform well in the game.
Team News
Roma
Concerns regarding Francesco Totti’s fitness have been allayed, as the skipper has been cleared to play the derby. Roma will be without the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Gago-c13652, with the trio serving suspension
for the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-Borini-c13163 upfront.
Roma (probable): Stekelenburg; Rosi, Juan, Heinze, Taddei; Marquinho, De Rossi, Pjanic; Totti; Lamela, Borini
Lazio
The visitors are faced with concerns in the defensive department, as Stefan Radu, Abdoullay Konko and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tommaso-Rocchi-c35374 will also miss the game through injury.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Miroslav-Klose-c26049 is expected to start as a lone forward with Hernanes in the trequartista role.
Lazio (probable): Marchetti; Diakite, Biava, Dias, Scaloni; Ledesma, Matuzalem; Gonzalez, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hernanes-c16150, Mauri; Klose
Players to Watch
Fabio Borini (Roma)
It has been a joyful week for the young striker, having made his debut for the Italian international team recently. The former Swansea city star has been a revelation for the Giallorossi this season, having scored seven goals for
the capital club so far. With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 will once again pin their hopes on Borini to guide them to victory.
Miroslav Klose (Lazio)
The German has always answered his manager’s call whenever he has been called upon. Klose has already scored 13 goals in the league so far, and has been a big game player for the Biancocelesti. The former Bayern Munich star will
need to step up once again if http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775 are to push for a top-three finish.
Prediction
Roma have been a big game team this season, having registered mammoth victories against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003. The Giallorossi are favourites to overcome their bitter rivals in what is expected to be a mouth-watering clash.
Verdict: 3-2
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