Serie A 2025-2026: Udinese vs Lazio Prediction

Udinese

Home Team
32%
VS

Lazio

Away Team
43%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 44%
Under 2.5: 56%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 15 11 0 4 34 14 20 33
2 Milan 15 9 5 1 24 13 11 32
3 Napoli 15 10 1 4 22 13 9 31
4 Roma 16 10 0 6 17 10 7 30
5 Juventus 16 8 5 3 21 15 6 29
6 Bologna 15 7 4 4 23 13 10 25
7 Como 15 6 6 3 19 12 7 24
8 Lazio 16 6 5 5 17 11 6 23
9 Atalanta 16 5 7 4 20 18 2 22
10 Sassuolo 16 6 3 7 21 20 1 21
11 Cremonese 16 5 6 5 18 18 0 21
12 Udinese 16 6 3 7 17 27 -10 21
13 Torino 16 5 5 6 16 26 -10 20
14 Lecce 15 4 4 7 11 19 -8 16
15 Cagliari 16 3 6 7 17 23 -6 15
16 Parma 15 3 5 7 10 18 -8 14
17 Genoa 16 3 5 8 16 24 -8 14
18 Verona 15 2 6 7 13 22 -9 12
19 Pisa 16 1 8 7 12 22 -10 11
20 Fiorentina 16 1 6 9 17 27 -10 9

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Udinese

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.49
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.20
# Clean Sheets: 2

Lazio

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.82
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.49
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Udinese and Lazio sees the visitors, Lazio, as the favorites with a 43.0% chance of clinching victory, compared to Udinese's 32.0% probability. There is also a 25.0% likelihood of the match ending in a draw. This game is predicted to have fewer than 2.5 goals, making it likely to be a tight, low-scoring affair. In the league standings, Lazio currently sits in 8th position, while Udinese is not far behind in 12th place.

Match Analysis

Analyzing recent form, Udinese has experienced a mixed bag of results. They secured a notable home win against Napoli but have suffered losses against Fiorentina and Genoa, conceding multiple goals in each defeat. Their scoring has been relatively consistent, with an average of 1.2 goals per game in their last five outings, but defensive vulnerabilities are evident with an average of 1.4 goals conceded per match. Lazio, on the other hand, appears to be more defensively robust, having kept three clean sheets in their last five matches. Their recent performances include a goalless draw against Cremonese and a narrow victory over Parma, showcasing their ability to stifle opposition attacks. However, scoring has been a challenge for Lazio, with only 0.2 goals per game on average in their recent fixtures. This defensive solidity, juxtaposed with their scoring struggles, will be a crucial aspect as they face Udinese.

Final Prediction

Lazio's defensive strength could provide them with the edge in this encounter, particularly given Udinese's propensity to concede. The key factor to watch will be whether Lazio can translate their defensive stability into offensive opportunities to secure a vital win on the road. With both teams looking to improve their league standing, expect a hard-fought battle with the potential for a crucial moment to tip the balance.