AS Roma vs Lazio Prediction (17.05.2026)

The battle for the top 4 spots in Serie A looks set to be decided right until the end of the season, and Roma remains one of the teams that continue to be seriously involved in it. This round, they face a Roman derby against Lazio – a match where the tension is always immense, regardless of current form. However, Lazio's season is definitely not going according to plan, and hopes for a spot in European competitions have already evaporated.

Although statistics are not always decisive in such derbies, Roma certainly enters with a better mood. The team has won its last three league matches and shows stability right at the most important part of the season. Lazio, on the other hand, comes after a loss in the Coppa Italia final against Inter, which may further affect their confidence. Earlier in the season, Roma managed to overcome their city rival with a minimal 1:0, and the trend in the last derbies between the two teams has been for quite cautious and closed football.

My expectations are that this time the tension in the derby will lead to fewer risks and lower scoring. In each of the last eight derbies between Roma and Lazio, there have been under 2.5 goals, and given the significance of the match for the hosts, it is unlikely we will see overly open football. That is why I am leaning towards a prediction of under 2.5 goals.

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