Whenever Lazio and Roma lock horns, league standings and all other matters take a back seat, as the Derby della Capitale is considered well above all other considerations, especially for the residents of the Eternal City.
Before the two crosstown rivals clash heads on Sunday, it’s time to take a closer look at the numbers behind this storied
Lazio vs Roma: Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Lazio and Roma dates back to December 1929, when they shared the pitch for the first time two years following the Giallorossi’s founding. Despite being just two years old at the time, Roma prevailed 1-0, and they still hold the upper hand in direct meetings to this very day.
In 174 previous official meetings, Roma prevailed on 64 occasions, while Lazio won 48 fixtures. On the other hand, 62 Derbies ended in draws. These stats were provided by Worldfootball.net.
Lazio ‘Home’ Record vs Roma
The two eternal rivals have always shared the same stadium, but each fixture has a designated ‘host’, and Lazio tend to do better when acting as the home side. The Biancocelesti won 30 fixtures when hosting Roma, while suffering 27 defeats and registering 29 draws.
History Between Lazio & Roma
- Latest Roma Victory vs Lazio: While the Biancocelesti entered the contest as the favorites after a solid first half of the season, it was the Giallorossi who prevailed on January 5, 2025, thanks to early strikes from Lorenzo Pellegrini and Alexis Saelemaekers, while Taty Castellanos saw red in the final minutes. In hindsight, Lazio’s uninspiring display foreshadowed a disappointing second half of the season.
- Latest Lazio Victory vs Roma: Lazio’s most recent Derby victory dates back to January 10, 2024, when Mattia Zaccagni’s penalty was enough to see them progress to the Coppa Italia semi-final. As for their latest league win, it was back in March 2023. That contest was also decided by Zaccagni’s solitary strike.
- Latest Draw Between Lazio & Roma: The most recent edition of the Derby della Capitale took place on April 13, 2025, and it saw the two sides share the spoils. Alessio Romagnoli broke the deadlock against his former employers after the interval, but a superb strike from Matias Soulé earned Claudio Ranieri a point on his last Derby from the dugout.
