Lazio vs Udinese Predictions

Lazio will face Udinese at Stadio Olimpico on March 11, 2025, in a Serie A matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Lazio, likely 5th with around 48 points from 27 matches, come off a 2-1 Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen (March 6, 2025), aiming to keep their top-four push alive. Udinese, expected 10th with about 38 points from 27 matches, arrive after a 1-0 win over Parma (March 2, 2025), looking to upset Lazio again. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Lazio

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 14W, 6D, 7L in Serie A (48 points, 5th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Viktoria Plzen (Europa League, March 6, 2025)

• Home Form: 8W, 2D, 3L (26 goals scored, 15 conceded) Lazio have won their last two games across all competitions, including a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen. With 48 points from 27 matches, they’re in the European race. At home, they average 2.00 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game, facing an Udinese side that stunned them earlier this season.

Udinese

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 5D, 11L in Serie A (38 points, 10th)

• Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Parma (Serie A, March 2, 2025)

• Away Form: 4W, 3D, 6L (16 goals scored, 18 conceded) Udinese are on a roll, winning three straight league games, including a 1-0 victory over Parma. With 38 points from 27 matches, they’re mid-table with momentum. Away, they average 1.23 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game, aiming to repeat their earlier win over Lazio.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Lazio 31W, Udinese 13W, 11D (55 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  August 24, 2024: Udinese 2-1 Lazio (Serie A, Round 2)

• Key Trend: Lazio have won 11 of 12 home H2Hs; 60% of recent meetings saw over 2.5 goals. Udinese won 2-1 in August 2024, ending a long winless streak against Lazio. However, Lazio’s 2-0 home win in January 2024 highlights their dominance at Stadio Olimpico, where matches average 2.6 goals recently, setting up a revenge-driven contest.

Key Players to Watch

Lazio

• Boulaye Dia (FWD): 8 goals, 3 assists in Serie A; top scorer with pace.

• Mattéo Guendouzi (MID): 4 goals, 5 assists; midfield engine.

• Ivan Provedel (GK): 8 clean sheets; key in goal.

Udinese

• Lorenzo Lucca (FWD): 7 goals, 2 assists in Serie A; leading striker.

• Florian Thauvin (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists; creative threat.

• Silvestri Padelli (GK): 6 clean sheets; vital for defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Lazio’s 4-3-3 (1.70 goals per game) relies on Dia’s finishing and Guendouzi’s drive, targeting Udinese’s 1.38 goals conceded per game away, boosted by home support. Udinese’s 3-5-2 (1.37 goals per game) leans on Lucca’s scoring and Thauvin’s flair, likely countering with 48% possession away. Stadio Olimpico’s 70,634 fans will push Lazio, who should edge a tight, goal-filled game despite Udinese’s form.

Prediction: Lazio vs Udinese

Our Prediction: Lazio to Win 2-1