Roma vs Lazio: Derby Decides Top-Four Fate

The Stadio Olimpico will host the 164th Serie A edition of the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio on Sunday. Roma enters the penultimate round level on points with fourth-placed Milan, chasing their first top-four finish since the 2017/18 season. A victory would secure their first league double over Lazio since 2015/16.

Lazio, reeling from a 2-0 Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter and a subsequent 3-0 league loss, is looking to bounce back. The Biancocelesti are unlikely to achieve European qualification, now trailing seventh-placed Atalanta by seven points. Despite this, they could still impact Roma's top-four ambitions.

Roma boasts an impressive 11-game unbeaten run at the Olimpico in Serie A, with seven clean sheets during this period. They have also found their scoring touch, netting at least two goals in five of their last six league contests.

Lazio has struggled in recent derbies as the designated visitor, losing four of the last five and scoring only once. Despite recent league setbacks, they have won three consecutive away domestic matches.

Team news indicates Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk have resumed training for Roma, though Evan Ferguson and Bryan Zaragoza remain sidelined. Lazio will be without goalkeeper Ivan Provedel and defender Alessio Romagnoli due to suspension.