Roma coach Luciano Spalletti says Lazio are favourites ahead of today's derby.

Lazio knocked Roma out of the Coppa Italia semi-finals, winning 4-3 on aggregate with clinical counter-attacks.

Spalletti said, “That is their attitude and Simone Inzaghi has done well to reinforce the collective so they can flourish even without some missing players. This 3-5-2 gives them defensive solidity, closing up all spaces, and leaving them unpredictable in attack, particularly when running into open space.

“Lazio created problems for everyone they faced, you just need to look at the table and their results this season. It will probably be a similar game tomorrow.

“I think this time Lazio are the favourites, but I am always behind my team, we are playing to qualify for the next round and are convinced of our chances. Our desire to win here goes beyond the 95 minutes."