Both teams have made a confident start to the season: Udinese vs Lazio prediction
The third-round Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio will take place on 7 September at the Dacia Arena. The hosts are still unbeaten in the league, while the Romans have taken maximum points and are yet to concede.
Udinese: strong start and stability under Runjaic
Kosta Runjaic's side began the league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Como before beating Monza 3-2. Udinese have also already come through two rounds of the Coppa Italia, eliminating Padova and Venezia in succession.
The hosts are once again enjoying a confident start to the season and could collect seven points from their opening three rounds for the third consecutive year. In addition, they have lost only twice in their last 10 Serie A matches against Lazio.
Lazio: two narrow victories and a perfect defensive record
Gennaro Gattuso's side began the league season with two 1-0 victories, against Bologna and Genoa. Davide Frattesi scored the decisive goal on both occasions and has quickly become one of the team's key players.
The Romans are yet to concede a goal in Serie A, although a trip to Udine is traditionally far from straightforward. Nevertheless, the statistics still favour the visitors: Lazio have lost only one of their last 13 league matches at this stadium.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Udinese are unbeaten after their opening two Serie A matches.
- Lazio have won both of their opening league matches 1-0.
- Udinese have lost only twice to Lazio in their last 10 Serie A head-to-head meetings.
Both teams can continue their productive start: Udinese vs Lazio prediction
Lazio have started the league campaign very solidly, but maintaining their usual level of control against Udinese will be much more difficult. The hosts have looked dangerous in attack and have already shown that they can punish opponents' mistakes.
The Romans also possess enough quality going forward, while both teams approach the match in good spirits. Therefore, a high-scoring draw looks like the most likely outcome.
