Udinese vs Lazio Prediction
📢 What to expect from the clash between Udinese and Lazio as part of Serie A's Matchday 17 at the "Friuli"? This upcoming encounter is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing this week due to the current form of both teams. Udinese have been highly inconsistent lately, mixing poor performances with rare flashes of brilliance. On the other hand, Lazio, after a very disappointing start to the season, have managed to stabilize their play and improve their results. Therefore, the match in Udine promises to be tense and unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Udinese and Lazio is quite eventful. Over recent years, the teams have faced each other 38 times, with the Romans holding the edge: the "Eagles" have claimed 19 victories, there have been 10 draws, and the "Little Zebras" have secured 9 wins. However, last season deviated from this trend. The Romans failed to overcome their opponents, losing 2-1 in Udine and settling for a 1-1 draw at home.
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Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚪ Udinese have been struggling with consistency this season, frequently alternating between impressive performances and disappointing ones. Take their home victory over Napoli (1-0) in mid-December as an example, where the "Little Zebras" outplayed the reigning champions. It seemed like a turning point for the club from Udine. However, just a week later, Udinese undermined that progress with a crushing 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina. This was despite the fact that "La Viola" were languishing at the bottom of the table and were the only Serie A team without a win. Yes, an early red card for the goalkeeper affected the match, but conceding five goals against the league's worst team is unacceptable, even when playing with ten men.
⚫ After 16 rounds, Udinese sit in 12th place with 21 points. Considering their inconsistency, this is a respectable position. The "Little Zebras" are nine points clear of the relegation zone and only four points away from the European qualification spots.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Lazio Rome Team Overview
🔵 Lazio's season got off to a decidedly poor start. Maurizio Sarri frequently lamented in interviews about the inability to strengthen the squad due to a transfer ban, and the team's results appeared bleak. However, the Italian coach managed to establish a quality style of play: over their last 13 matches, Lazio have only lost twice - to Milan (0-1) and Inter (0-2). After 16 rounds, the "Eagles" sit in eighth place on the table, just two points shy of the top six and seven points away from the top four.
⚪ Last weekend, Lazio had a prime opportunity to break into the top six, but they failed to defeat Cremonese (0-0) at home, a newcomer to the elite division. The "Eagles" did not resemble their previous performances: over 90 minutes, they managed only eight shots on goal and failed to create any genuine scoring chances, with an xG of just 0.31. This is a match the Romans would do well to forget quickly.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
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Udinese Calcio
📣 Udinese head coach Cioffi Runjaic expressed his frustration following the dismal 1-5 loss to Fiorentina, choosing not to delve into specifics: "We failed the maturity test-yes, that's true. I don't know why we can't take a step forward, and I don't want to answer that right now. I'm not sure if it's about concentration; ask the players, not me." On substituting Zaniolo at halftime: "I made that substitution for a specific reason, but after a game like this, I don't want to discuss the details."
🚫 Udinese face their next match with several squad limitations. Vakoun Issouf Bayo and Rui Modesto are unavailable due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations. Maduka Okoye will miss the game due to suspension after receiving a red card in the last round. Arthur Atta and Jordan Zemura are sidelined until early January with hip and leg injuries, respectively. Hassan Kamara remains doubtful as he deals with physical discomfort.
Lazio Rome
📣 After a goalless draw with Cremonese, coach Maurizio Sarri gave a blunt assessment of his team's performance: "The first half was technically weak; we created almost nothing in the final third. When a state of 'emergency' becomes the norm, there is a price to pay... I won't speak about the referee - the situation is so obvious that if I say even a word, I'll be suspended."
🚫 Lazio are also not at full strength. Boulaye Dia and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are away on international duty. Matteo Guendouzi will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards, while Toma Basic is suspended following a red card in a previous game. Nicolo Rovella and Gustav Isaksen are not expected back until early January after suffering groin and muscle injuries, respectively. Samuel Gigot continues his recovery from a muscle injury.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite facing a transfer ban and being unable to strengthen their squad, Lazio are showcasing an almost exemplary defensive performance. Over 16 rounds, they've conceded just 11 goals, with only Roma boasting a better record in Serie A with 10. Recently, matches involving the "Eagles" have consistently been low-scoring affairs. The under 2.5 goals bet has hit in all of Lazio's last 11 games, clearly highlighting the team's cautious and pragmatic style. We don't expect any exceptions here.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In head-to-head matches against Lazio, Udinese rarely deliver a high number of set-pieces. The "Little Zebras" have taken no more than five corners in 8 of their last 9 encounters with Lazio. The only exception was their previous game, which ended in a 1-1 draw, where Udinese surprisingly reached 9 corners, but this match is more of an outlier than a trend. Otherwise, the pattern of these clashes remains consistent, making a bet on Udinese under 5.5 corners a highly logical choice.
Editor's Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Lazio are slight favorites in the upcoming clash. Udinese have been struggling recently, with three losses in their last four matches, although their lone victory in this stretch was an impressive one against a formidable Napoli (1-0). The humiliating 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina likely did little to boost the players' morale. Lazio, on the other hand, have been performing confidently and tend not to lose against lower-ranked opponents. Therefore, we're backing a Lazio win with a handicap (0) and anticipate a scoreline of 0-1 on the board.
Betting Tips: Udinese Calcio - Lazio Rome
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