AS Roma vs Lazio Predictions

Serie ASerie A · Italy
high confidence
AS Roma

AS Roma

Full Time

2 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 0

Lazio

Lazio

🗓️ Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 12:00 CEST (venue time) · 10:00 UTC (your time)📍 Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Win Probability (1X2)

AS Roma 58%Draw 28%Lazio 14%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: No

@ 1.75(+17% edge)

Match Result

7.5/10

Roma Clinch Derby della Capitale with 2-0 Triumph Over Ten-Man Lazio

AS Roma secured a crucial 2-0 victory over city rivals Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, asserting their dominance in the Derby della Capitale. The hosts broke the deadlock just before halftime and doubled their lead midway through the second half, capitalizing on a disciplined performance and key moments of attacking quality. Both sides finished the match with ten men after a flurry of cards in a heated contest, but Roma’s composure and clinical edge proved decisive. The match was finely balanced in terms of possession (50% each), but Roma’s attacking intent shone through as they registered 13 shots with 6 on target, compared to Lazio’s 6 attempts and just 2 on target. Despite a physical battle that saw 32 fouls and two red cards, Roma’s tactical discipline and sharper execution in the final third ensured they took all three points and local bragging rights.

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PSYCHIC MODE

Predicted

2 - 0

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Actual

2 - 0

✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results2/2 hit

btts — no@ 1.75
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1x2 — home@ 1.25
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Key Moments

40' — Goal

Roma open the scoring, taking a crucial lead just before halftime.

66' — Goal

Roma double their advantage, putting the game firmly in their control.

Second Half' — Red Card

Both teams reduced to ten men after a heated exchange, raising the intensity of the derby.

AS Roma

AS Roma

8/10

Roma delivered a controlled and purposeful display, making the most of their 3-4-2-1 setup to stretch Lazio and create the better chances. Their midfield, marshaled by Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui, provided both defensive solidity and attacking impetus. The Giallorossi were particularly effective down the flanks, winning 7 corners and keeping Lazio’s wide players in check. Despite going down to ten men, Roma’s organization and resilience saw them through to a deserved win.

Key Players

Paulo Dybala: Instrumental in attack, involved in both goals and a constant creative threat.
Bryan Cristante: Anchored the midfield, broke up play, and set the tempo for Roma’s transitions.
Mile Svilar: Made key saves to preserve the clean sheet, especially during Lazio’s brief spells of pressure.

Strengths

Clinical finishingMidfield controlDefensive organization

Weaknesses

Disciplinary issues (2 yellow cards, 1 red card)Occasional lapses leading to unnecessary fouls
Lazio

Lazio

5.5/10

Lazio struggled to impose themselves in the attacking third, managing just 6 shots and 2 on target despite matching Roma for possession. Their 4-3-3 formation failed to generate width or sustained pressure, and the midfield trio could not consistently link up with the forwards. Defensive lapses and ill-discipline—reflected in 17 fouls, 3 yellow cards, and a red card—undermined their efforts. Lazio’s inability to respond after falling behind ultimately sealed their fate.

Key Players

Alessio Furlanetto: Made several important stops to keep Lazio in the contest.
Nicolò Rovella: Worked tirelessly in midfield, trying to orchestrate play despite Roma’s pressure.

Strengths

Defensive resilience in spellsMidfield work rate

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatPoor disciplineLimited creativity in the final third

Tactical Analysis

Roma’s 3-4-2-1 formation allowed them to control the midfield and exploit the flanks, with wingbacks providing width and support in both phases. The double pivot of Cristante and El Aynaoui shielded the back three and launched quick transitions, while Dybala operated in the pockets to link midfield and attack. Lazio’s 4-3-3 struggled to create overloads out wide, and their midfield was often bypassed by Roma’s incisive passing. The match’s physicality led to frequent stoppages and disrupted rhythm, but Roma adapted better, especially after the red cards, by dropping deeper and hitting on the break. Set pieces were another area where Roma looked dangerous, as evidenced by their 7 corners. Lazio, meanwhile, failed to capitalize on their rare attacking moments, often stifled by Roma’s well-drilled defensive line.

Turning Point

Roma’s second goal in the 66th minute, which killed Lazio’s momentum and effectively sealed the result.

Man of the Match

Paulo Dybala

His creativity, involvement in both goals, and constant threat were decisive in Roma’s derby win.

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Lazio0.65

Expected goals · model says 0.65

Win Probability
AS Roma 58% Draw 26% Lazio 16%

Over 2.5 Goals

36%

BTTS: Yes

37%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 2-0 · 0-0

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AS Roma vs Lazio Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
58%
28%
14%
AS Roma 58%Draw 28%Lazio 14%
Both Teams to Score
26%
74%
Yes 26%No 74%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
37%
63%
Over 2.5 37%Under 2.5 63%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
41%
59%
Over 9.5 41%Under 9.5 59%

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The Case For This AS Roma vs Lazio Prediction

AS Roma come into the Derby della Capitale in outstanding form, riding a three-game winning streak and displaying both attacking flair and defensive solidity. Lazio, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency and are coming off a heavy defeat to Inter. With Roma's excellent home record and recent H2H dominance, they look well-placed to control the match, while Lazio's attack may find it tough to break through.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Roma: 3 clean sheets in last 5, only 0.6 goals conceded/game in that span
  • →Lazio: only 1 clean sheet in last 5, failed to score in 2 of last 5

Match Context

  • →Roma home record: 12W/3D/3L, 31:10 GF:GA
  • →Lazio away record: 6W/6D/6L, 14:13 GF:GA
  • →H2H: 7/10 last meetings saw at least one side fail to score
  • →Motivation: Roma still in European race, Lazio mid-table

🚩 AS Roma vs Lazio Corners Prediction

low confidence
9expected total corners
Over 41%
Under 59%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for AS Roma and 4 for Lazio, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.

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How AS Roma and Lazio Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

AS Roma vs Lazio Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

AS RomaAS Romalast 5 matches

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LazioLaziolast 5 matches

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Scorer data populates once predictions are regenerated with the updated pipeline.

Roma are in red-hot form, winning four of their last five and scoring freely (2.6 goals/game), while conceding just 0.6 per match. Lazio, by contrast, have won only two of their last five and suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Inter in their most recent outing, highlighting their inconsistency and defensive frailty.

AS Roma vs Lazio — Last 10 Matches

AS RomaAS RomaLast 0 results

No recent results available

Strengths

  • +Defensively solid — 0.0 conceded/game

Concerns

  • −Struggling to score — 0.0 goals/game
LazioLazioLast 10 results
L0-2
L0-3
W2-1
D3-3
W2-0
L0-1
D1-1
W2-0
W1-0
W2-1
L@ AS Roma0-2
Lvs Inter0-3
W@ Cremonese2-1
Dvs Udinese3-3
W@ Napoli2-0
L@ Fiorentina0-1
Dvs Parma1-1
W@ Bologna2-0
Wvs AC Milan1-0
Wvs Sassuolo2-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: AS Roma vs Lazio

Recent head-to-head meetings have been tight and low-scoring, with Roma winning the last two home derbies without conceding. Across the last 10, the fixture has been evenly split, but clean sheets and under 2.5 goals are recurring themes, suggesting another cagey encounter is likely.

AS Roma vs Lazio Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

5

AS Roma wins

2

Draws

3

Lazio wins

50%20% draws30%
17 May 26AS Roma vs Lazio2-0
21 Sept 25Lazio vs AS Roma0-1
13 Apr 25Lazio vs AS Roma1-1
5 Jan 25AS Roma vs Lazio2-0
6 Apr 24AS Roma vs Lazio1-0
10 Jan 24Lazio vs AS Roma1-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: AS Roma vs Lazio

The strongest value edge is on 'BTTS: No', with the model assigning a 74% probability (implied odds 1.35) versus the bookmaker's 1.75 (implied 57.1%), giving a substantial positive expected value. The draw also shows a slight edge, but Roma's home win odds are too short to offer value despite their strong form.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
AS Roma Win1.1758.0%-27.5%
Drawvalue4.2028.0%+4.2%
Lazio Win5.0014.0%-6.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value4.3337.0%+13.9%
Under 2.51.2063.0%-20.3%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue5.0026.0%+6.0%
No1.1774.0%-11.5%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.20EV +0.176
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 4.33EV +0.602
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 5.00EV +0.300

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Things to Watch: AS Roma vs Lazio

  • ⚠️No over/under odds available, reducing confidence in goal market value assessment
  • ⚠️Lineups not confirmed; late injuries or rotation could impact predictions
  • ⚠️Derby matches can be unpredictable and more intense than average league games

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How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for AS Roma vs Lazio: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 10 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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