Coppa Italia Quarter-Final: Lazio vs Roma match preview, predictions, possible lineups, time and where to watch

The upcoming Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Lazio and Roma, known as the Derby della Capitale, promises to be an exciting encounter. 

Scheduled for Wednesday, 10th January 2024, the match will kick off at 18:00 local time at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Date: Wednesday, 10th January 2024

Time: 6pm local time

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Lazio: Coming off a 1-0 win against Genoa in the Coppa Italia and holding the 7th position in Serie A, Lazio has shown improvement with three consecutive wins in all competitions.

Roma: Managed by Jose Mourinho, Roma had a challenging win against Cremonese in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 and is currently 8th in Serie A, experiencing mixed results recently.

Lazio Injuries: Mattia Zaccagni and Gustav Isaksen are out. Possible lineup in 4-3-3 formation: Provedel; Lazzari, Patric, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Vecino; Isaksen, Castellanos, Zaccagni.

Roma Injuries: Missing Chris Smalling, Houssem Aouar, Tammy Abraham, Renato Sanches, and Diego Llorente. Probable lineup in 3-5-2 formation: Svilar; Huijsen, Mancini, Kristensen; Karsdorp, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, Spinazzola; Dybala, Lukaku.

Romelu Lukaku (Roma): A crucial player in Roma's attack with eight goals from 16 appearances.

Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio): An influential winger, vital to Lazio's strategy.

In the historical head-to-head record between Lazio and Roma, the rivalry has been quite competitive. The overall record in official games shows that AS Roma leads with 68 wins compared to Lazio's 49, out of a total of 179 matches played.

The matches also resulted in 62 draws. Specifically in the Coppa Italia, the record shows 20 matches played, with Roma winning 10, Lazio winning 7, and 3 matches ending in a draw.

Regarding their playing styles and tactics, both teams are guided by managers with distinctive approaches. Lazio, under Maurizio Sarri, is known for a tactical and controlled style of play. They focus on maintaining possession and building up play through structured movements.

On the other hand, Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, often displays a more pragmatic approach. Mourinho's teams are typically solid in defence and look to exploit opportunities through quick transitions and effective counter-attacks. This contrast in styles adds an extra layer of intrigue to their matchups, making the derby not just a battle of teams but also a clash of tactical philosophies.

The match is expected to be closely contested. Lazio might have a slight edge due to their recent form and home advantage.

Prediction: Lazio 2-1 Roma

The Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Lazio and Roma on January 10, 2024, will be broadcast live on Super Sports at 6pm WAT