ROME (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie A Women’s derby awaits Sunday as first-place AS Roma hosts crosstown rival Lazio W at the Stadio Tre Fontane.

Roma (4-1-0) sits atop the league table, its lone blemish a stunning 5-2 road loss to Fiorentina W last Friday. Prior to that defeat, Roma’s attack had been dominant, outscoring opponents 12-2 in its first four matches, including a 3-0 win over Inter Milan.

Lazio W (3-1-0) enters just three points behind its rival in the standings. Its season has been marked by resilience, with all three victories coming by a single goal, including a 1-0 win over Napoli W last Sunday. Lazio’s only loss was a narrow 1-0 defeat to powerhouse Juventus W.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 3-1 victory for the home side. The derby’s intensity will test both squads as they look to establish early supremacy in the title race.

Following the derby, Roma travels to face FC Como Women on Nov. 23, while Lazio W hosts Inter Milan the same day.