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
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.
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.
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