The Derby della Capitale returns on Sunday as Roma host Lazio in the Serie A.
Roma have shown flashes of resurgence, including a 5-0 thrashing of Parma and a gritty 1-1 draw at San Siro against Milan last month. However, they are still languishing at tenth in the Serie A table with 20 points from 18 matches.
Meanwhile, Lazio are currently fourth in the standings and drew 1-1 with Atalanta in their previous league outing.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Roma vs. Lazio live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a seven-day FREE trial.
What time does Roma vs. Lazio kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy and kicks off on Sunday, January 5, at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Jan. 5 | 11:45 a.m. |
Roma vs. Lazio lineups, team news
Roma will miss Bryan Cristante and Zeki Celik for Sunday’s showdown. Claudio Ranieri is likely to stick with the lineup from the Milan draw, with Artem Dovbyk leading the attack, supported by Paulo Dybala.
Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini may remain on the bench as Ranieri addresses tension between the midfielder and fans. Pellegrini’s form has been inconsistent, prompting Ranieri to lean on others for this high-stakes clash.
Roma predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Svilar (GK) — Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka — Saelemaekers, Paredes, Kone, Angelino — Dybala, El Shaarawy — Dovbyk.
Injured: Celik (doubtful), Cristante (ligament)
Suspended: None
For Lazio, manager Marco Baroni must decide between reinstating Boulaye Dia and Gustav Isaksen or sticking with last weekend’s lineup, which featured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Skipper Mattia Zaccagni, with two previous derby winners, will again be pivotal.
Injury absences for Lazio include Matias Vecino, Manuel Lazzari, Patric, and Pedro, but Tijjani Noslin may return to the bench after recovering from an ankle issue.
Lazio predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Provedel (GK) — Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares — Guendouzi, Rovella — Isaksen, Dele-Bashiru, Zaccagni — Castellanos.
Injured: Rodriguez (thigh), Noslin (ankle), Lazzari (thigh), Vecino (thigh)
Suspended: None
Roma vs. Lazio prediction
Roma have done well to steady their ship. But to see off a challenge from the a well-oiled Lazio side could be too tough a task for them right now. The visitors should walk away with three points.
Prediction: Roma 1-2 Lazio
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, January 4
- Venezia vs. Empoli (9:00 a.m.)
- Fiorentina vs. Napoli (12:00 p.m.)
- Hellas Verona vs. Udinese (2:45 p.m.)
Sunday, January 5
- Monza vs. Cagliari (6:30 a.m.)
- Lecce vs. Genoa (9:00 a.m.)
- Torino vs. Parma (2:00 p.m.)
- Roma vs. Lazio (2:45 p.m.)
