Lazio and Udinese meet in a key Serie A clash on Monday night, with both sides in strong form and battling for crucial points. Lazio remain in the race for Champions League qualification, while Udinese’s defensive improvement has lifted them into the top half.
Our expert at BettingTips4You has selected the best bet of the day for this highly Monday nighy fixture, analysing the stats, form, and key players involved.
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Lazio vs Udinese
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Under 2.5 Goals | |
8/13 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Lazio and Udinese meet in Serie A, and with both teams showing defensive solidity, could this be another low-scoring battle? Click here to view the best tips and predictions for today’s football! | |
Rationale:
Key Stats:
- Lazio have scored the most stoppage-time goals (6) in Serie A this season, making them specialists in late drama.
- Udinese have won their last three league matches without conceding a goal, showcasing their defensive improvements.
- Lazio have won just one of their last six home league games, suggesting they are not as dominant at the Stadio Olimpico as they were earlier in the season.
Lazio have built their success this season on defensive solidity, particularly at home, where they have often kept things tight. Despite their late goals in recent matches, their games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with five of their last seven Serie A matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Marco Baroni’s side have become more pragmatic in their approach, particularly as they juggle domestic and European commitments.
Udinese, meanwhile, have been one of the most improved defensive sides in the league. They have won their last three league matches without conceding, and their disciplined structure has frustrated opponents. With four clean sheets in their last five outings, they have become a tough team to break down.
Recent history also suggests this will be a closely fought battle. Both of Udinese’s last two victories over Lazio ended 2-1, and while they have found some form, they are unlikely to be too adventurous in Rome. Given the defensive organisation of both teams and Lazio’s struggles to dominate at home, a low-scoring contest looks the most likely outcome.
Best bet – Under 2.5 Goals
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