Udinese vs Lazio prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 27, 2025
One of the clashes of Serie A matchday 17 will take place on Saturday at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, where the local side Udinese hosts Lazio. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this encounter with solid chances for success.
Match preview
Kosta Runjaić’s squad has delivered extremely unpredictable results in recent weeks. After a sensational victory over Napoli (1-0), the team completely collapsed against Fiorentina, losing 1-5 and allowing their opponent their first win of the season. Despite this, the Bianconeri have been consistently finding the net: they’ve scored in 10 of their last 12 Serie A matches.
However, their home form leaves much to be desired—Udinese have failed to win in 10 of their last 13 matches at the Friuli. Still, they do manage to score at home, as shown by 8 high-scoring games in their last 10. The main issue is a shaky defense, especially with injuries and suspensions taking their toll.
Maurizio Sarri’s men couldn’t break down Cremonese in their last outing (0-0), but overall the team is enjoying a solid run—10 matches with points from the last 12. The Eagles’ key achievement is their defensive reliability: just 11 goals conceded in 16 matches, with seven clean sheets. That’s the second-best record in the league, behind only Roma.
That said, Lazio’s attacking output on the road raises questions—only 4 goals in 8 away matches, and 6 of those games ended with a clean sheet against them. With squad limitations and suspensions, it’s likely the team will once again focus on organized defense, hoping to capitalize on rare attacking opportunities.
Probable lineups
- Udinese: Sava, Bertola, Solé, Kabasele, Zanoli, Petrovsky, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Kristensen, Zaniolo, Davis
- Lazio: Provedel, Marušić, Pellegrini, Romagnoli, Gila, Cancelleri, Cataldi, Lazzari, Vecino, Pedro, Castellanos
Match facts and head-to-head
- In 7 of Lazio’s last 8 away Serie A matches, there were no more than two goals scored.
- Udinese have scored in 8 of their last 10 home matches.
- Five of the last nine head-to-head meetings have ended in a draw.
Prediction
This match promises to be a cagey affair, with both sides likely to emphasize caution. Udinese regularly score but also concede, while Lazio are solid at the back but extremely inefficient away from home. Considering both sides’ struggles to create chances—especially with key absences—a low-scoring encounter is the logical expectation.
