The 2025-26 Serie A season kicked off in Italy as Napoli started the campaign to defend the 2024-25 title, after winning their fourth Scudetto ever on the last matchday of the season. Inter, Juventus and AC Milan will compete with the team coached by Antonio Conte to win the Serie A title, while other teams such as AS Roma, Atalanta, Lazio, Fiorentina, Bologna and Como are all in contention for a spot in next season’s European tournaments.
Can Sarri save Lazio after a difficult summer?
Maurizio Sarri rejoined Lazio this summer after the Italian manager stepped down from the same job in March 2024 and immediately had to deal with the financial issues of the Biancocelesti. The team owned by Italian businessman Claudio Lotito couldn’t make transfer moves in the summer 2025 due to financial struggles and Sarri had to work with basically the same roster coached by current Torino coach Marco Baroni during the 2024-25 season. Lazio ended up in seventh place last season, out of all the European tournaments, and after such a big disappointment Sarri was called back to restore that winning mentality and soccer style that shaped his first stint at the club. However, the same manager admitted he was not expecting the struggles, but seemed confident about what he could bring at the club
On the other hand, things look much better for AS Roma as former Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini was appointed as the new head coach. Gasperini was chosen among a short list of candidates, put together by former Roma manager and club advisor Claudio Ranieri, after a successful end of the 2024-25 season. So far, the impact of the Italian manager has been really positive and despite losing their last home match against Torino, AS Roma finally look strong under Gasperini. However, the Derby della Capitale is always considered a key match for the rivalry between the two teams and winning it would definitely mean a lot for both coaches.
How to watch Lazio vs. AS Roma, odds
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 21 | Time: 6:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Stadio Olimpico — Rome
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Lazio +185; Draw +210; AS Roma +156
How to watch Serie A Matchday 4
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, September 19
Lecce vs. Cagliari, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Saturday, September 20
Bologna vs. Genoa, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
Hellas Verona vs. Juventus, 12 p.m. (Paramount+)
Udinese vs. AC Milan, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Sunday, September 21
Lazio vs. AS Roma, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+)
Torino vs. Atalanta, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
Cremonese vs. Parma, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
Fiorentina vs. Como, 12 p.m. (Paramount+)
Inter vs. Sassuolo, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
Monday, September 22
Napoli vs. Sassuolo, 2:45 p.m. (Paramount+)
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