Udinese vs Lazio Prediction - Serie A: Difficulties Abound

The match between Udinese and Lazio at Bluenergy Stadium at 00:00 on December 28, 2025, promises to be a tense encounter. Currently, the two teams are separated by only 2 points in the Serie A standings, making this clash extremely important in the race to improve their position in the top half of the table.

Position on the leaderboard

Lazio currently hold the advantage in terms of position, but the gap with Udinese is insignificant. Stability is something both coaches are craving during this crucial stage of the season.

Analysis of form and playing style

Udinese are experiencing a turbulent season. After 16 rounds, they have conceded 27 goals, averaging 1.7 goals per game. This is an alarming figure for the defense of the team at Bluenergy Stadium. However, Udinese's ability to capitalize on their home advantage remains a factor to consider, as 50% of their wins this season have come at home.

Conversely, Lazio, under their current manager, is building a playing style based on solidity. With only 11 goals conceded in 16 matches (an average of 0.7 goals per game), Lazio's defense is among the most difficult to beat in the league. However, the capital team's attack is also struggling, having scored only 17 goals, a number similar to Udinese's.

The troop situation is critical.

Both teams enter this match with lengthy absence lists due to injuries, suspensions, and international duties. This will present a significant challenge in selecting the starting lineup.

• Udinese:We're without our first-choice goalkeeper M. Okoye due to a red card. Additionally, A. Atta and J. Zemura are absent due to thigh injuries, while V. Bayo and R. Modesto are on international duty.
• Lazio:The list of absentees is even longer with the absence of midfielders N. Rovella (groin injury) and M. Guendouzi (suspension). F. Dele-Bashiru and B. Dia are also absent due to international duty, while S. Gigot has an ankle problem.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head records between the two teams show an impressive balance. In their last five encounters, each team has won two matches, with one draw. Notably, in all three of their most recent meetings, the away team has either dominated or secured a favorable result, suggesting that home advantage is not a significant factor in this matchup.

Analysis and predictions

With several key attacking players absent and the importance of the match, it is likely to be a tight contest with few goals. Lazio, with their solid defense, are considered slightly more likely to control the game.

Predictions from experts suggest that a Lazio win and a draw are overwhelmingly likely (90% combined). A match with fewer than 3 goals is a very likely scenario based on the current scoring statistics of both teams.

Team lineup updated at 23:23 on December 27, 2025

Official lineup

Udinese

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachKosta Runjaic

Starting lineup:

• 93. Daniele Padelli (G)
• 31. Thomas Kristensen (D)
• 27. Christian Kabasele (D)
• 28. Oumar Solet (D)
• 59. Alessandro Zanoli (M)
• 24. Jakub Piotrowski (M)
• 8. Jesper Karlström (M)
• 13. Nicolò Bertola (M)
• 10. Nicolò Zaniolo (F)
• 32. Jürgen Ekkelenkamp (F)
• 9. Keinan Davis (F)

Substitutes:

• 90. Răzvan Sava
• 1. Alessandro Nunziante
• 16. Matteo Palma
• 11. Hassane Kamara
• 4. Sandi Lovrić
• 19. Kingsley Eisibue
• 38. Lennon Miller
• 29. Abdoulaye Camara
• 6. Oier Zarraga
• 18. Adam Buksa
• 7. Idrissa Gueye

Lazio

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachMaurizio Sarri

Starting lineup:

• 94. Ivan Provedel (G)
• 77. Adam Marušić (D)
• 34. Mario Gila Fuentes (D)
• 13. Alessio Romagnoli (D)
• 3. Luca Pellegrini (D)
• 21. Reda Belahyane (M)
• 32. Danilo Cataldi (M)
• 5. Matías Vecino (M)
• 22. Matteo Cancellieri (F)
• 14. Tijjani Noslin (F)
• 10. Mattia Zaccagni (F)

Substitutes:

• 55. Alessio Furlanetto
• 35. Christos Mandas
• 17. Nuno Tavares
• 29. Manuel Lazzari
• 25. Oliver Provstgaard
• 4. Patric
• 18. Gustav Isaksen
• 71. Valerio Farcomeni
• 11. Valentín Castellanos
• 31. Saná Fernandes
• 9. Pedro