Roma – Lazio

"Derby della Capitale won't be too productive

Two matches in a row have gone to Lazio. In the league, the Eagles faced Salernitana. The Romans lost 1-3 to the Seahorses and the defeat was their first since mid-September, when the Biancocelesti lost in Midtjylland in the Europa League. Next, the team lost narrowly to Feyenord in European competitions. Maurizio Sarri's side finished third in Group F on additional points and will conquer the Europa League this autumn. What is the reason for this slump? The tight schedule is partly to blame, partly the Olimpico lawn (according to Sarri), but perhaps the biggest reason is the loss of Ciro Immobile through injury. The worst thing for the team is that Milinkovic-Savic will also miss the Derby della Capitale due to yellow cards. It's not hard to guess at the risk of affecting the team's performance. Especially in such a busy schedule. It is worth noting that Lazio will also play Juventus before the World Cup break. Roma have won three games in a row. This successful streak includes two games in the Europa League and one in the domestic championship. Thanks to the victory over Ludogorets, the Wolves were able to qualify from Group C from second place. An unquestionable success for the team, given their poor start. In the league, Jose Mourinho's side beat Verona 3-1. The fact that the Giallorossi have scored eight goals in three games is highly atypical. In 12 league games, Roma have scored 16 goals and conceded 11. Yes, they are hugely under-recorded in goals (12.01 xG), but, with the instability and inconstancy of their goalscorers, that figure will not level out anytime soon. Like their opponents, the Wolves will not have the best week. After this encounter, the team will play Sassuolo and Torino. Where and how to save Seu Jose's energies is up to them now. Lazio, it should be noted, along with Atalanta, have the second most reliable defence of the league. The clubs have conceded eight goals apiece, with only Juventus missing seven. What can we expect in a derby between two tired teams with their own problems? A lot of fighting and fuss. The opponents are unlikely to be capable of a goal-scoring performance.