ROME (Interstat) — The Derby della Capitale returns to the women’s Serie A stage on Saturday as Lazio hosts crosstown rival AS Roma in one of Italy’s most heated fixtures.

The match at Stadio Tre Fontane is set for a 2:45 p.m. local (1345 GMT) kickoff, with Roma arriving as the slight favorite according to statistical models. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the visiting Giallorosse.

Roma enters the contest on a six-match unbeaten run in the league, though they are coming off a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina on March 15. Their form has been built on a stout defense, conceding just four goals during that stretch. Key results include a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Feb. 22 and a 2-2 draw with Napoli on Feb. 15.

Lazio, however, brings momentum of its own following a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Napoli on March 14. That win snapped a three-match winless streak for the Biancocelesti, who had previously earned credible draws against AC Milan (2-2) and Juventus (0-0) in February.

The recent history in this derby favors Roma. In their last meeting on Nov. 16, 2025, Roma secured a 1-0 home victory. Lazio will be eager to avenge that result and gain crucial points in the league table.

Roma’s attack, which put five past Fiorentina in a November rout, will test a Lazio defense that has shown resilience but inconsistency this season. Lazio’s hopes will likely hinge on translating their recent road defensive solidity to the home pitch.

Following this derby, Roma’s next fixture is at home against FC Como Women on April 3. Lazio travels to face Inter Milan on April 4.