AS Roma vs Lazio – Match preview and team news
AS Roma and Lazio are set to face off in the Derby della Capitale at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Roma, currently in fifth place with 67 points, enter the match with key returns in attack but ongoing midfield concerns. Lazio, meanwhile, are dealing with a severe squad crisis, particularly in goal, due to injuries to their primary and backup goalkeepers.
- ▪AS Roma are in fifth position in Serie A with 67 points from 36 matches, level with fourth-placed AC Milan.
- ▪Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk have returned to full training for Roma, but Manu Koné remains a doubt due to muscular issues.
- ▪Evan Ferguson and Bryan Zaragoza are out for Roma, while Lazio face a goalkeeper crisis with Ivan Provedel injured and his deputy unavailable.
- ▪Lazio captain Alessio Romagnoli is expected to return from suspension for the match.
- ▪The game will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 11am BST.
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