Lazio

vs

Udinese

Injuries & Suspensions

• Lazio: S. Gigot (Ankle Injury), I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury), N. Rovella (Broken collarbone), M. Gila (Injury), S. Gigot (Ankle Injury), I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury), N. Rovella (Broken collarbone)
• Udinese: N. Bertola (Thigh Injury), K. Davis (Thigh Injury), J. Karlstrom (Yellow Cards), A. Zanoli (Knee Injury), J. Zemura (Muscle Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W D L W
• Away: L W D W L

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-12-27 · Udinese · 1-1 · Lazio
• 2025-03-10 · Lazio · 1-1 · Udinese
• 2024-08-24 · Udinese · 2-1 · Lazio
• 2024-03-11 · Lazio · 1-2 · Udinese
• 2024-01-07 · Udinese · 1-2 · Lazio

Match Preview

Lazio to win at home - superior season standing and home potential despite several injuries including goalkeeper Provedel; Udinese struggling on the road.

Key Notes

Prediction: Lazio to win.

Why: Lazio arrive at this match with the clearer incentive to secure points at the Stadio Olimpico. They sit ninth in Serie A with 47 points from 33 matches and have a balanced season record (12 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses). Udinese’s record (12 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses) shows they can be inconsistent, especially away from home.

Injury picture: Lazio are missing important players - notably goalkeeper Ivan Provedel and midfielder Nicolo Rovella - which is a concern, as losing your starting keeper disrupts defensive organisation. Defender S. Gigot is also sidelined. Udinese are without a few options as well, including N. Bertola and K. Davis, and have a couple of players suspended or questionable. The absences on both sides create unpredictability.

H2H and form: Recent head-to-head matches between these sides have tended to be tight, with several draws and occasional wins for both; the most recent meeting ended level. Lazio’s home advantage is the key differentiator: they are generally more comfortable at Olimpico, where they control tempo more effectively, while Udinese have shown vulnerability on the road.

Tactical view: With some defensive personnel missing, Lazio might set up more cautiously but will still look to dominate midfield and create chances through wide play and set-pieces. Udinese are likely to play on the break but may struggle to impose themselves.

Risk: The absence of Provedel reduces confidence in a clean sheet, so expect a competitive game. Given the home advantage, squad depth and marginally better form at home, Lazio to win is the preferred outcome.

Prediction

Lazio win • Odds 2.09 • Confidence 6/10