Udinese vs Lazio Prediction 7 September 2026
📢 The third round of Serie A closes with the meeting between Udinese and Lazio. Both sides have generally made a positive impression at the start of the season. Yes, the Romans have already suffered a surprise exit from the Coppa Italia, losing at home to Mantova 0-2, but in the league they have taken six points from six. Udinese have four points, one of which came in a tricky match against Como (1-1). Neither side should expect an easy ride at the Bluenergy Stadium.
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Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met 40 times in recent years. Lazio have the better record: 19 wins to Udine's 9, with 12 draws. Last season neither match produced a winner - the game at Udinese finished 1-1, while the meeting in Rome ended in a high-scoring 3-3 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Udinese - Lazio
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚫ Udinese have good reason to be satisfied with their start to the season. Across four official matches, they have won three and drawn one, and have already reached the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. Their only dropped points came at home in the opening round against Como (1-1), though even a draw against that opponent can be considered a decent result. In the second round, the Zebrette had plenty of problems with Monza, particularly in the second half when their opponents pushed them back heavily, but they held on for the result they needed, winning 3-2.
⚪ Their most recent match, against Venezia in the Round of 32 of the Coppa Italia, should give them added confidence. Udinese made a poor start and conceded as early as the ninth minute, but managed to turn the game around, winning 2-1 to progress. They had just 35% possession against their opponents' 65%, but were sharper in attack, which makes the result a deserved one.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Lazio Rome Team Overview
🔵 Lazio can also look back on the start of the season with some satisfaction. Yes, in their very first official match they lost at home to Mantova 0-2 and went out of the Coppa Italia at the Round of 64, despite reaching the final of that competition last season. In the league, though, things have gone well so far: they beat Bologna away (1-0) and then won by the same score against Genoa at home.
⚪ The two matches were very different in character. Against Bologna, Lazio had to defend for long periods and hold on to a narrow lead for most of the game, whereas against Genoa they controlled the ball considerably more, had twice as many shots on goal, and could have won by a wider margin. Defensively they were also very solid - the opposition had almost no real opportunities to draw level.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
Latest news
Udinese Calcio
❌ Udinese head into matchday three with four players unavailable. Matteo Palma and Nicolò Zaniolo are recovering from muscular injuries and are expected to return towards the end of September. Giorgi Chakvetadze is out with a foot fracture until around the middle of the month, while Alessandro Zanoli continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.
Lazio Rome
❌ Lazio have even more injury problems. Adam Marusic, Luca Pellegrini, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Patrick are all recovering from thigh injuries and are expected to return around mid-September. Danilo Cataldi is unavailable with a muscle injury until the end of the month, while Nicolò Rovella is out with a shin injury until around the start of October.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Last season both sides tended to prioritise defensive solidity, which meant their matches were regularly low-scoring. No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Udinese's last 8 home matches, and Lazio produced the same pattern in 9 of their last 10 away matches. Add in the two Serie A openers for the Rome side, both of which finished 1-0, and Total Goals - Under 2.5 at 1.68* looks a very reliable option.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Four corners is a threshold Lazio regularly clear in meetings with Udinese. In their last nine away matches against this opponent in Serie A, the Rome side have taken at least four corners. Lazio Team Total Corners - Over 3.5 at 1.54* is worth considering.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
While Udinese vs Lazio is not exactly a fierce rivalry, their head-to-head meetings often feature plenty of fouls and heated moments. At least four yellow cards were shown in each of the last five matches between these two sides, and in most of those games referees booked players six or seven times. Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 at 1.42* seems a logical option.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The bookmakers make Lazio slight favourites for this fixture, but we disagree with that assessment. In terms of their play, the Romans are far from their best right now, whereas Udinese look a more cohesive side at this early stage of the season. On top of that, the Bianconeri will be at home, which should also have a bearing on how the match unfolds. The head-to-head record also favours the hosts: Lazio have failed to beat Udinese in their last five meetings, with three draws and two defeats. Our main bet is therefore Udinese not to lose. Expected score: 1-1.
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