Udinese
- Kosta Runjaic has made Udinese very flexible, able to switch from a three-at-the-back formation to a more traditional four-man defence depending on the matchup.
- Udinese have lost three of their last five.
Lazio
- Maurizio Sarri’s possession-based football philosophy has already rejuvenated SS Lazio after their slow start.
- Sarriball’s principles of vertical passing, positional play and high-tempo possession are being enforced as the 4-3-3 system clicks for a squad that appears to have regained the discipline to control games.
- Lazio sit 8th in Serie A after 16 games with 23 points, two ahead of Udinese who are 12th with 21.
- Lazio have only lost one of their last five matches.
Head-to-Head
SS Lazio have won two of the last three meetings between the sides on Udinese’s home turf.
Udinese
- Keinan Davis is the main striker and has been Udinese’s most reliable goal source with four in 15 Serie A appearances.
- Tijjani Noslin, who has scored two of Lazio’s last four, has been in form.
Lazio
Matteo Cancellieri has netted three in nine games and is Lazio’s top marksman this Serie A campaign.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score is available at 1.83 for this game.
- We are backing Lazio to get the win as the narrow favourites at 2.44, with Udinese coming in at 2.98 and the draw at 3.1.
Prediction
- Lazio have the advantage in recent meetings at Udine and look more likely to win on Saturday due to their slightly better form.
- Udinese are capable of getting something from the game.
