Lazio versus Roma just too close to call

Lazio and Roma face each other this Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico for matchday 27 of the Serie A. At the moment, José Mourinho's team chase Maurizio Sarri's team by 2 points in the table.

After facing AZ Alkmaar in Europa Conference League, Lazio turn their attention to the Serie A where they challenge Roma. On arrival at this matchday, Maurizio Sarri's team has not conceded a goal for 4 games in the Serie A 2022/23. On the other hand, José Mourinho's team is on a scoring run that has seen them score at least one goal a game in their past 13 matches in the Serie A 2022/23. Digging back into the archives highlights that Lazio and Roma have faced each other one hundred seventy-one times, with José Mourinho's team holding the advantage: 63 victories, against 46 victories of Maurizio Sarri's team. Specifically in the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio have the advantage in the duels against Roma: 28 wins in 84 games, while José Mourinho's team has 27 wins.

Considering only the Serie A, there have been one hundred sixty-three games played between the two teams, with 59 wins for Roma, 62 draws and 42 wins for Lazio.

Considering the Serie A 2022/23, from Lazio's most influential players, Felipe Anderson participated in 26 games, and Ivan Provedel has played the most minutes (2332). Ciro Immobile is the current best scorer with 9 goals. As for Roma, Rui Patrício is the most used player in a total of 26 games (2340 min). Paulo Dybala is their current best scorer with 9 goals.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Lazio winning 1x0. It is expected to be an exciting clash, that can go either way.