Lazio vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Lazio and AS Roma go head-to-head in the Derby della Capitale on Sunday, with both sides looking to secure bragging rights in one of the world’s fiercest city rivalries. This intriguing encounter promises to be a captivating spectacle at the Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio vs AS Roma – Match Preview and Team News

Lazio Team News

Lazio will be without several key players for the Derby della Capitale. Manuel Lazzari remains sidelined with a low-grade calf strain and will miss the fixture, with the full-back not expected to return until late September. Samuel Gigot underwent ankle surgery and continues his rehabilitation in France, ruling him out of contention.

Matías Vecino is still recovering from a thigh problem and remains unavailable despite showing good progress in training. Patric continues to struggle with muscle problems and is unlikely to feature. There are also concerns over Nicolò Rovella and Tasty Castellanos, both are a doubt for the game against Roma. Patric is nearing his return to the squad as well and Maurizio Sarri thinks that his total integration into the squad is imminent.

On a positive note, Gustav Isaksen has recovered and is ready to make his season debut after missing the opening fixtures.

AS Roma Team News

Roma face significant injury concerns ahead of the derby. Paulo Dybala is a major doubt after suffering a strain while taking a free-kick during the 1-0 defeat to Torino. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed the Argentine “felt something after kicking” and expressed hope he would be available for the derby, though his participation remains uncertain.

Leon Bailey continues his recovery from a thigh injury sustained during his first training session with the club and will not be available until late September. The Jamaican winger’s return has been postponed as he requires more time to fully recover from the muscle problem.

Edoardo Bove remains out with heart issues, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is back into the squad and was an unused substitute in the last match against Torino.

Form

Lazio

Lazio’s start has been challenging, with the Biancocelesti managing just one win from their opening three fixtures. After a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to Como on the opening day, Lazio bounced back with an emphatic 4-0 home victory over Hellas Verona, with goals from Matteo Guendouzi, Mattia Zaccagni, Valentín Castellanos and Boulaye Dia.

However, they suffered another setback with a 1-0 loss away to Sassuolo, leaving them 12th in the Serie A table with three points.

AS Roma

Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma started the season in impressive fashion with consecutive 1-0 victories over Bologna and Pisa.

The Giallorossi looked solid defensively while showing clinical finishing in both matches. However, their perfect start came to an end with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Torino, where Giovanni Simeone scored the decisive goal. Despite the setback, Roma sit 6th in the table with six points from three matches.

Predicted Lineups

Lazio: Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Dele-Bashiru; Cancellieri, Castellanos, Zaccagni.

AS Roma: Svilar; Hermoso, Mancini, N’Dicka; Wesley, Koné, Cristante, Angeliño; Soulé, Ferguson, El Shaarawy.

How to Watch Lazio vs AS Roma?

UK fans can catch the Derby della Capitale live on various streaming platforms, with DAZN holding exclusive Serie A broadcasting rights.

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