AS Roma vs Lazio Preview: Serie A Derby on 17 May 2026
The derby at Stadio Olimpico in Rome sees AS Roma host Lazio on 17 May 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 37. Roma arrive sitting 5th on 67 points, chasing Europa League qualification, while Lazio are 9th with 51 points and a positive goal difference of 2.
AS Roma Availability
AS Roma face at least one confirmed attacking absentee. E. Ferguson (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. In addition, B. Zaragoza (Knee Injury) is doubtful. Both names appear repeatedly in the reports but refer to the same two players. With D. Malen (13 league goals, Roma’s leading scorer) and M. Soulé (5 assists, Roma’s top creator) not listed among the absentees, Roma retain their primary attacking threats for this fixture.
Lazio Availability
Lazio have significant issues at the back. I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined, removing their first-choice goalkeeper from contention. A. Romagnoli (Red Card) is also sidelined due to suspension, depriving Lazio of an experienced central defender. These absences could force a reshuffle in the defensive unit and goalkeeping position.
Impact Summary
Roma’s attacking output remains largely intact thanks to the availability of D. Malen and M. Soulé, preserving a frontline that has delivered 55 league goals. Lazio’s main losses are structural rather than attacking, with the absence of I. Provedel and A. Romagnoli potentially weakening a defense that has already conceded 37 goals in 36 matches.
