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Can Udinese’s shape disrupt Lazio’s system and flip their mid-table positions? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Lazio’s defensive organization is the key differentiator here; they have conceded 16 fewer goals than Udinese this season. Their technical superiority in possession and ability to play through balls should allow them to exploit a home defence that has recently struggled with wide attacks and individual errors. While Udinese are physical and direct, Lazio's tactical discipline in protecting leads gives them the edge.
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Given Lazio’s elite defensive numbers and Udinese’s recent struggles to keep clean sheets, a low-scoring away win is highly probable. Lazio possess the game-management skills to see out a narrow lead, a trait explicitly listed as one of their strengths.
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Lazio’s significantly superior defensive record makes them the statistical favorites despite Udinese’s home advantage at Dacia Arena.
Lazio’s strength in protecting leads and Udinese’s defensive vulnerabilities point toward narrow scorelines in favor of the visitors.
Both teams average 1.06 goals per game, but Lazio’s defensive solidity suggests a match that could lean toward fewer total goals.
- Shared scoring, different defensive stories: both have 17 Serie A goals after 16 matches, but Udinese have conceded 27 while Lazio have conceded 11, shaping contrasting game-states.
- Possession and passing point to rhythm: Lazio average 51.6% possession with 85.3% pass success, while Udinese sit at 46.2% possession and 80.7%, hinting at different build-up preferences.
- Shot volume supports style: Udinese take 12.8 shots per game in Serie A compared to Lazio’s 11.2, matching Udinese’s tendency to take a lot of shots and attempt long-range efforts.
Defensive Reliability: Goals Conceded
A stark contrast in defensive stability has defined both teams’ seasons so far, influencing match control and late-game management.
Recent results, including a heavy loss to Fiorentina, have contributed to a defensive record that is among the league’s most porous.
The visitors have maintained one of the league’s tightest structures, conceding less than half as many goals as their hosts.
Technical Control: Pass Success Rate
Success in ball circulation often dictates who controls the game-state, with Lazio preferring shorter build-ups compared to Udinese’s directness.
Udinese’s lower accuracy reflects their tendency to attempt long balls and high-risk direct passes into the channels.
Lazio’s emphasis on short passing and high-volume circulation results in more sustained periods of territorial dominance.
One point apart in the Serie A table and both with one last effort to empty the tank before the calendar turns, Udinese and Lazio meet on Saturday evening for their final fixture of the year. Udinese go into it trailing the visitors from the capital after last week’s demolition by rock-bottom Fiorentina, a result that has left a little bruising to cover up and a lot of questions to answer.
But the arithmetic of this one is simple. Udinese can leapfrog Lazio with a win, which gives the night its edge before a ball has even been kicked. It’s mid-table, yes, but it doesn’t feel like mid-table: not when there’s a direct swap of places available, not when both sides have enough attacking names on the pitch to make the game stretch, and not when recent scorelines hint at swings between control and chaos.
The venue detail adds another layer. This is at Dacia Arena, with the temperature listed at 7°. Not exactly beach football, then. More the sort of evening where the first clean touch earns a small cheer, and where set-piece deliveries feel a yard heavier. If this becomes a game of patience, Lazio’s comfort on the ball looks relevant. If it becomes a game of collisions and second balls, Udinese will fancy their chances of making it messy in all the right ways.
Team News and Likely Set-Ups
Udinese’s possible starting lineup is: Sava; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Bertola; Zaniolo, Davis.
That reads as a back three with wing-backs and a front pairing, a shape Udinese have leaned on in Serie A with a 3-5-2 listed across 13 matches. The personnel matches the idea: Kristensen, Kabasele and Solet give you size and presence at the back, while Zanoli’s inclusion on the right suggests a willingness to play forward from the wing-back slot rather than simply forming a back five and hoping for the best.
In attack, the headline is the duo of Nicolò Zaniolo and Keinan Davis. Both are Udinese’s joint top scorers in the league with four goals each, and Davis also has two assists. The balance here looks like movement and physicality: Zaniolo as a forward who can create something through individual skill, Davis as the striker who can take contact, bring others in, and keep the game in Lazio’s half when Udinese need a breather.
Lazio’s possible starting lineup is: Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Belahyane, Cataldi, Vecino; Cancellieri, Castellanos, Zaccagni.
That suggests a back four with a midfield three and a front three, matching Lazio’s formation summary showing a 4-3-3 across 14 matches. Provedel’s season-long presence is reflected in his 16 league appearances and a 7.20 rating, while the forward line is built around a central reference point in Valentín Castellanos with Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Cancellieri as the supporting attackers.
There’s also a clear creative thread through Lazio’s midfield: Cataldi has two assists in the league and Castellanos has three, a hint that Lazio’s chance creation can come both from central build-up and from their striker’s link play rather than relying on one obvious conduit.
How the Match Could Be Played
The shape clash is the starting point. Udinese’s 3-5-2 against Lazio’s 4-3-3 naturally sets up a handful of recurring pictures: Udinese will often have two forwards against Lazio’s two centre-backs, while Lazio’s wide men will try to get outside Udinese’s back three and run at the wing-backs. That’s the chessboard.
If Udinese can make it a game played in straight lines, their strengths start to show. They’re rated very strong in aerial duels and very strong at creating chances through individual skill, and their style notes lean into long balls and taking long shots. Those are not random traits; they’re a plan. A direct pass into Davis, a second ball that drops for Zaniolo, a wing-back arriving late, and suddenly the game looks less like neat triangles and more like a scramble around the edge of the box.
Lazio, by contrast, are described as a side that play short passes and attempt through balls often, with attacking routes down both flanks. With 51.6% possession and an 85.3% pass success rate in Serie A, their likely preference is to control the match through circulation, pull Udinese’s midfield line from side to side, and then slip something into the gaps. That becomes especially interesting against a back three, because the gaps Lazio want are not always “between” defenders, but “beside” them: the channels outside the central centre-back, where a diagonal run from Zaccagni or Cancellieri can pull the whole Udinese defensive block out of shape.
Where this can swing is in the wide areas. Udinese are tagged as weak at defending against attacks down the wings, while Lazio’s attacking description is built around working both sides. If Lazio can pin Udinese’s wing-backs deep, Udinese’s 3-5-2 starts to look like a 5-3-2, and the distance from Davis and Zaniolo to the rest of the team grows. That’s when Udinese can end up feeding on scraps, living off long shots and broken phases rather than building structured attacks.
But there’s a flip side. Lazio are listed as weak at stopping opponents from creating chances and weak at defending against through ball attacks. If Udinese can win the ball and play forward early, there’s space for quick, direct passes into the channels for Davis to chase or for Zaniolo to attack off his shoulder. Even a single well-timed run can force Lazio’s back line into uncomfortable recovery sprints, and that’s where matches start to feel unpredictable.
Pressing and transitions also have a role here, particularly because Udinese are noted as strong at stealing the ball from the opposition and strong at coming back from losing positions. That points to a side that doesn’t fold after a setback and is willing to keep hunting. Lazio’s style notes include that opponents play aggressively against them, which suggests they are used to being pressed and harried; the question is whether they can keep the ball moving sharply enough to avoid gifting Udinese the kind of turnovers that turn the stadium into a noise machine.
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The Numbers That Support the Story
The broad season picture shows these teams have scored the same number of Serie A goals: Udinese 17 and Lazio 17 from 16 matches. That similarity matters because it suggests this isn’t a simple case of one side being clinical and the other being toothless; both have found a way to score at roughly the same pace.
The difference comes at the other end. Udinese have conceded 27 league goals, while Lazio have conceded 11. That gap is hard to ignore because it speaks to the game-state each team tends to live in. Lazio’s lower goals conceded figure suggests they’re better equipped to protect leads and manage periods without the ball, which aligns with their listed strength of protecting the lead. Udinese’s higher concession rate hints at vulnerability, and it fits with their weaknesses around defending wide and avoiding individual errors.
In terms of how each side gets to goal, shots per game offer another clue. Udinese take 12.8 shots per match in Serie A, Lazio 11.2. Udinese’s slightly higher volume supports the idea of a team willing to shoot often, including from range, which is explicitly part of their style. Lazio’s lower volume doesn’t automatically mean lower threat; it can also mean a preference for higher-quality chances, especially when a side “attempts through balls often”.
Passing and possession also underline the likely rhythm. Lazio’s 51.6% possession and 85.3% pass completion point towards a team that wants the ball and can keep it, while Udinese’s 46.2% possession and 80.7% pass completion suggest they may be more comfortable without long spells of control, using direct play and moments rather than monopolising the ball.
Individual numbers sharpen the focus. Zaniolo and Davis have four league goals each, giving Udinese a clear scoring base in the XI. Lazio have three league goals apiece from Cancellieri and Zaccagni, and Castellanos has three assists, which hints at a front line where creation and finishing can be shared rather than funnelled through one player.
Key “Moments” to Watch
The first moment to watch is the wing battle: Lazio’s wide attackers against Udinese’s wing-backs, and whether Udinese can stop those wide situations becoming repeated entries into the box. Udinese’s struggles defending wing attacks, paired with Lazio’s desire to attack down both the right and the left, suggests the flanks could become the match’s most visited postcode.
Next, keep an eye on what happens when Udinese go direct. Their aerial strength is highlighted and their style leans into long balls; Lazio’s centre-backs Gila and Romagnoli will be tested not just for heading ability, but for second-ball organisation. If Davis can make those duels messy and Zaniolo can pick up loose ball opportunities, Udinese can manufacture pressure without needing long possession spells.
Then there’s the question of protecting a lead. Both sides are described as strong at protecting the lead, which makes the first goal feel especially important in terms of game flow rather than “destiny”. A team that gets in front and manages the match well can turn the remaining minutes into a test of patience, discipline and decision-making.
What could go wrong with this read? The fine margins are all over it. Udinese’s own profile includes avoiding individual errors as a weakness, and matches can swing on one poor touch or one overhit pass, especially in a game that may live on transitions. Equally, Lazio’s weaknesses around stopping chances and defending through balls mean a single direct pass at the right time can tear up the neat tactical plan and turn the evening into something frantic.
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Lazio to win
Lazio travel to the Dacia Arena boasting a defensive structure that has been significantly more robust than their hosts throughout the current Serie A campaign. While both sides have managed to find the back of the net 17 times in league action, the disparity in their defensive records is the defining factor in this matchup. Lazio have conceded only 11 goals across 16 matches, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the 27 goals shipped by Udinese. This defensive stability provides the visitors with a reliable platform to manage the game-state, particularly as they are noted for their strength in protecting leads once they are established.
Tactically, the encounter promises a clash of styles that appears to favour the technical proficiency of the capital club. Lazio maintain a higher share of possession at 51.6% and execute their passing with an 85.3% success rate, suggesting they will be the side dictating the rhythm of the match. Their offensive strategy, built around short passes and frequent through balls, is well-equipped to exploit Udinese’s defensive vulnerabilities. Specifically, Udinese have struggled to contain attacks launched from wide areas, which aligns perfectly with Lazio’s preference for utilizing both the right and left flanks through Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Cancellieri.
Furthermore, Udinese arrive at this final fixture of the year following a demoralizing defeat to bottom-placed Fiorentina, a result that highlights their current defensive fragility and susceptibility to individual errors. Although Udinese possess aerial strength and a direct threat through Keinan Davis and Nicolò Zaniolo, Lazio’s disciplined back four, marshalled by Alessio Romagnoli, is designed to absorb pressure and maintain shape. Given that Lazio have a superior track record in managing defensive phases and possess the creative midfield tools to unpick a back three that has been breached frequently this season, the visitors are better positioned to secure the three points and maintain their standing above Udinese in the table.
What could go wrong
The primary risk to this selection lies in Udinese’s resilience at home and their capacity to turn matches into physical, high-variance contests. If Udinese can effectively use their superior aerial duel rating to dominate set-pieces or if Keinan Davis manages to isolate Lazio’s centre-backs through direct long balls, the game could descend into the “chaos” Udinese prefer. Additionally, if Lazio’s midfield fails to track the late runs of Udinese’s wing-backs, they could be caught on the transition, a phase where Udinese are known to be aggressive in stealing possession.
Correct score lean
Udinese 0-1 Lazio
A narrow victory for the visitors is the most logical outcome when considering the defensive metrics of both teams. Lazio’s conceded goal average of less than one per game suggests they have the discipline to keep a clean sheet against an Udinese side that, while willing to shoot often, may struggle to create high-quality openings against a settled block. Lazio’s strength in protecting a lead means that a single goal—perhaps derived from their frequent through ball attempts—could be enough to settle the tie. This scoreline reflects the 16-goal difference in their respective defensive records while acknowledging that away fixtures at the Dacia Arena are often tight, low-scoring affairs.
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