Match Preview and Key Details
The match takes place at Bluenergy Stadium, Udinese's home ground in Udine, Italy. Kickoff is set for 17:00 UTC, making it a prime-time fixture for global audiences. Referee Andrea Colombo will officiate this Serie A Round 17 clash.
Udinese enters with a goal difference of -10, having scored 17 and conceded 25 in 16 games. Lazio, meanwhile, has a +6 goal difference with similar scoring output but fewer goals against. Betting odds favor Lazio slightly at +154 to win, with Udinese at +206.
Community predictions on platforms like Sofascore lean towards a close contest, reflecting the teams' even records and recent performances.
Current Form and Serie A Standings
Udinese's recent form includes a 1-0 win over Napoli at home but losses to Fiorentina (5-1), Genoa (2-1), and Juventus (2-0). They sit mid-table, level on points with Sassuolo at 21.
Lazio's last five games feature draws against Cremonese (0-0) and Bologna (1-1), plus wins over Parma (1-0) and Milan (1-0). They trail leaders like Inter (33 points) but hold a solid position above Udinese.
The top of the table is dominated by Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma, and Juventus, making this match vital for European qualification hopes.
Head-to-Head and Key Players
Recent H2H favors Udinese slightly: 2-1 win over Lazio in August 2024, 1-1 draw in March 2025, and other close results like 1-2 losses. Lazio won 1-0 in May 2023.
For Udinese, watch K. Davis (4 goals in 15 matches), J. Karlström (1 goal), and M. Cancellieri (3 goals). Lazio relies on N. Zaniolo (4 goals), M. Zaccagni (3 goals), and V. Castellanos (3 assists).
Team leaders include Idrissa Gueye (6.7 rating) for Udinese and Nicolo Zaniolo (3 yellows) for Lazio. Expect midfield battles to decide the outcome.