Serie A Regular Season - 37

AS Roma 2 - 0 FT Lazio

Stadio Olimpico

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Futmetrix Verdict
79
FT
Sun, May 17
Italiano
AS Roma
2-0
Lazio
⚡ Intensity 76
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 0
Mancini's heroic brace stuns Lazio.

Mancini the Hero: Roma Paint the Derby Skies Yellow and Red

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A phenomenal defensive display paired with unexpected attacking heroics settled a fiery Rome derby, keeping the European dream firmly alive for the home side.

Opening Act: Tactical Trench Warfare

The Stakes were towering as these bitter rivals collided at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio edged possession early on, trying to establish a rhythm from the back. Yet, their sideways passing found absolutely zero joy against a resolute AS Roma rearguard. The hosts battered the visitors' penalty area with relentless set-piece pressure, accumulating eight corners overall. The pivotal breakthrough arrived just five minutes before the break. A pinpoint delivery from N. Pisilli bypassed the defence and found Gianluca Mancini, who powered home the opener. It was a psychological hammer blow right before half-time. The Balance of the match shifted permanently, leaving Lazio entirely deflated as they headed down the tunnel.

The Pivot: A Defender's Dream and Rising Tempers

The second half demanded a fierce response, but the visiting attack looked entirely toothless. Roma sat deep, absorbed the sterile pressure, and waited for the perfect moment to strike. In the 66th minute, Paulo Dybala produced a flash of creative magic. He slipped a sublime pass through the lines to Mancini, who somehow found himself on the scoresheet yet again. A remarkable brace for a centre-back on derby day. Immediately after, the Intensity boiled over. Just four minutes later, absolute chaos ensued in midfield. A massive scuffle saw straight red cards shown to Roma's Wesley Franca and Lazio's N. Rovella for unsportsmanlike conduct. Ten versus ten. The fierce fixture lived up to its aggressive reputation.

Resolution: European Horizons

The double dismissal effectively killed the contest as a free-flowing spectacle. The pitch opened up, but Roma professionally suffocated the clock. Neil El Aynaoui pulled the strings in midfield, ensuring no late fightback could materialize. Both goalkeepers were busy, logging eight saves between them, keeping the Upset Factor firmly locked at zero in the dying stages. This wasn't just about securing eternal city bragging rights. The victory solidifies Roma's crucial fifth-place standing, driving a massive stake into their European qualification push. With only two matches remaining, Roma look destined for continental action, while Lazio must painfully accept their mid-table reality.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Wesley Franca impact the match?

It arrived simultaneously with N. Rovella's dismissal, reducing both sides to ten men. This nullified Lazio's momentum entirely and allowed Roma to comfortably protect their two-goal cushion.

What made Gianluca Mancini the Man of the Match?

Scoring a massive brace from central defence in a local derby is legendary. He was a defensive rock while providing all the clinical finishing in the final third.

What does this mean for AS Roma's season?

It is a monumental step toward securing Europa League football. Sitting firmly in fifth with just two games left, this victory cements their strong standing.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
49%
51%
AS Roma 49%
Lazio 51%
Shots
16
6
AS Roma 16
Lazio 6
Shots on Target
7
2
AS Roma 7
Lazio 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.20
0.71
AS Roma 1.20
Lazio 0.71
Passes
416
438
AS Roma 416
Lazio 438
Pass Accuracy
87%
87%
AS Roma 87%
Lazio 87%
Corners
8
3
AS Roma 8
Lazio 3
Fouls
15
17
AS Roma 15
Lazio 17
Yellow Cards
2
3
AS Roma 2
Lazio 3
Red Cards
1
1
AS Roma 1
Lazio 1

Match Events

K. Taylor 🟨 21'
37' 🔄 E. Ndicka D. Rensch
40' G. Mancini (N. Pisilli)
42' 🟨 M. Hermoso
M. Cancellieri 🟨 42'
HT
46' 🔄 N. Pisilli S. El Shaarawy
B. Dia D. Maldini 🔄 62'
K. Taylor F. Dele-Bashiru 🔄 62'
N. Tavares 🟨 64'
66' G. Mancini (P. Dybala)
70' 🟥 Wesley Franca
N. Rovella 🟥 70'
M. Cancellieri G. Isaksen 🔄 71'
T. Noslin Pedro 🔄 79'
A. Marusic M. Lazzari 🔄 79'
83' 🔄 D. Malen M. Soule
83' 🔄 G. Mancini J. Ziolkowski
85' 🟨 S. El Shaarawy
88' 🔄 P. Dybala A. Dovbyk
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

AS Roma

Goalkeepers
Mile Svilar
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Gianluca Mancini
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
Evan Ndicka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
Mario Hermoso
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Zeki Çelik
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Bryan Cristante
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
53
Passes
13
Duels
Neil El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Forwards
Paulo Dybala
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Niccolò Pisilli
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Donyell Malen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Pierluigi Gollini
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giorgio De Marzi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devyne Rensch
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Ziółkowski
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daniele Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kostas Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephan El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Soulé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artem Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Lazio

Goalkeepers
Alessio Furlanetto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Marušić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Mario Gila
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Oliver Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Tavares
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Toma Bašić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Rovella
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Kenneth Taylor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Boulaye Dia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Tijjani Noslin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Giacomo Giacomone
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolo Pannozzo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Gigot
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elseid Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Przyborek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Cataldi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Maldini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/21/2025 Lazio 0 - 1 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/13/2025 Lazio 1 - 1 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Olimpico
01/05/2025 AS Roma 2 - 0 Lazio Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/06/2024 AS Roma 1 - 0 Lazio Serie A Stadio Olimpico
01/10/2024 Lazio 1 - 0 AS Roma Coppa Italia Stadio Olimpico
11/12/2023 Lazio 0 - 0 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Olimpico
03/19/2023 Lazio 1 - 0 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Olimpico
11/06/2022 AS Roma 0 - 1 Lazio Serie A Stadio Olimpico
03/20/2022 AS Roma 3 - 0 Lazio Serie A Stadio Olimpico
09/26/2021 Lazio 3 - 2 AS Roma Serie A Stadio Olimpico
09/21/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/13/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
01/05/2025
2 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
04/06/2024
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
01/10/2024
1 - 0
Coppa Italia Stadio Olimpico
11/12/2023
0 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
03/19/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
11/06/2022
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
03/20/2022
3 - 0
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
09/26/2021
3 - 2
Serie A Stadio Olimpico
AS Roma Win
Lazio Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 37 86 86 32 +54 DInter 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (17-05-2026)WLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)
2 Napoli 37 73 57 36 +21 WPisa 0 - 3 Napoli (17-05-2026)LNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)LNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)
3 AS Roma 37 70 57 31 +26 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Lazio (17-05-2026)WParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)
4 AC Milan 37 70 52 33 +19 WGenoa 1 - 2 AC Milan (17-05-2026)LAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)
5 Como 37 68 61 28 +33 WComo 1 - 0 Parma (17-05-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)
6 Juventus 37 68 59 32 +27 LJuventus 0 - 2 Fiorentina (17-05-2026)WLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)
7 Atalanta 37 58 50 35 +15 LAtalanta 0 - 1 Bologna (17-05-2026)WAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)
8 Bologna 37 55 46 43 +3 WAtalanta 0 - 1 Bologna (17-05-2026)WNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)
9 Lazio 37 51 39 39 0 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Lazio (17-05-2026)LLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)WNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)
10 Udinese 37 50 45 47 -2 LUdinese 0 - 1 Cremonese (17-05-2026)WCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)WUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)
11 Sassuolo 37 49 46 49 -3 LSassuolo 2 - 3 Lecce (17-05-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)
12 Torino 37 44 42 61 -19 LCagliari 2 - 1 Torino (17-05-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)LUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)
13 Parma 37 42 27 46 -19 LComo 1 - 0 Parma (17-05-2026)LParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)WParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)
14 Genoa 37 41 41 50 -9 LGenoa 1 - 2 AC Milan (17-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)
15 Fiorentina 37 41 40 49 -9 WJuventus 0 - 2 Fiorentina (17-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)
16 Cagliari 37 40 38 52 -14 WCagliari 2 - 1 Torino (17-05-2026)LCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)WCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)
17 Lecce 37 35 27 50 -23 WSassuolo 2 - 3 Lecce (17-05-2026)LLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)
18 Cremonese 37 34 31 53 -22 WUdinese 0 - 1 Cremonese (17-05-2026)WCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)LNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 37 21 25 59 -34 DInter 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (17-05-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)
20 Pisa 37 18 25 69 -44 LPisa 0 - 3 Napoli (17-05-2026)LCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)LParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)