Italian Serie A
2005-10-23 - A.S Roma vs S.S Lazio
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Expect real passion and no love lost when both Roma and Lazio clash in this Rome Derby match at the Stadio Olimpico. Though Roma still have a lot of stars in their side, Lazio will have a new look with a numbers of youths in their side.
One interesting thing to note is that tohuhg both teams share the same Stadium, Lazio have won all their matches played at the Stadio Olimpico to date, so even though they are seen as the away team here, in actual fact they are actually playing on home soil where they have never been beaten yet this season.
On the other hand, Roma have been beaten two out of the three matches at the Stadio Olimpico, and as a consequence of that find themselves lying in the bottom half of the standings. Roma will head into this derby meeting without the likes of Leandro Cufre as well as Alberto Aquilani. For Lazio they will miss the likes of Roberto Baronio, Matteo Sereni, Gaby Mudingayi and Felice Piccolo. Lazio will have however Aprecido Cesar who is now fit once again.
Since Roma is giving Lazio a 1.4 ball headstart here, I will take Lazio as a draw is very likely in 90 minutes.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

