Lazio are 15 points above Roma at the moment, but don’t let that fool you – when another Derby della Capitale kicks off tonight at the Stadio Olimpico, we’ll see two evenly-matched sides fighting until the very last second.And there’s no outcome to be labelled as surprising, let alone shocking.Moreover, the fact they’ve earned exactly the same number of points over their last five Serie A matches (seven) proves that the Giallorossi and the Biancocelesti go into this game with almost equal chances.Daje! 🔥⚔️ pic.twitter.com/SHuanEoE8h— Sphera Sports (@SpheraSports) January 5, 2025 According to the Italian press, both Claudio Ranieri and Marco Baroni are expected to name the strongest possible line-ups tonight.The former Chelsea and Leicester City coach, Ranieri, admitted that he didn’t expect to be the Roma coach for another Derby della Capitale, but insists Lazio are his favourites. “The derby defies logic. They are the favourite because they have 15 points more than us, which means they’ve had a better start and deserve what they are getting,” argued Ranieri.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609936##”They play well, score goals and create many opportunities. It’s a team that moves in sync, so I expect a great derby. We’ll need a big performance from all those involved.”I’ve worked on everything. Every coach wants to win, but there have been difficulties. Now, I’m convinced the boat is navigating. We are still not going full speed, but I wait for that moment.”‘The old Fox’ comes to put out the fire in Rome?On the other hand, Lazio coach Marco Baroni is doing an impressive job in his first season with the club.”I can only congratulate him. He started from the bottom, has done well, and is now reaping the rewards,” said Ranieri.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 19Saturday Venezia – Empoli 1-1 (1-1)/Pohjanpalo 5 – Esposito 32/Fiorentina – Napoli 0-3 (0-1)/Neres 29, Lukaku (p) 54, McTominay 68/Verona – Udinese 0-0Sunday Monza – Cagliari IN PROGRESS17.00: (2.70) Lecce (3.00) Genoa (2.90)20.00: (1.95) Torino (3.50) Parma (3.90)22.45: (2.55) Roma (3.25) Lazio (2.85)***odds are subject to change***
