Lazio vs Udinese prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-10-15 13:00.
The Stadio Olimpico plays host to an early-season clash between two of Serie A’s (SA) pacesetters. While European form continues to plague Lazio who are now winless in their last three UEFA Europa League contests, domestically things are much rosier. Four consecutive league victories has rocketed the Eagles into the top four after nine rounds, with each of the last three coming by the same 4-0 scoreline.
Defensive solidity has been at the heart of that positive start for Maurizio Sarri’s men, with their total of just five goals conceded the joint-lowest total across the league coming into this round. An in-form Udinese side visiting the capital could be a cause for concern however, as Lazio have failed to win either of the last two SA H2Hs on home soil (D1, L1).
Andrea Sottil brings his Udinese side to Rome full of confidence after a remarkable run of form that has seen them go unbeaten in eight consecutive games (W6, D2), last losing to AC Milan back in their opening fixture of the season. Udinese have now matched their best ever points total at this stage of a league season (20), leaving their fans full of confidence of returning to European competition for the first time since 2013.
The Bianconeri can take plenty of heart from their recent record against Lazio, losing just one of the last five SA H2H meetings (W1, D3). This fixture ended in a draw twice last season, but Udinese surrendered the lead on both occasions. At the Olimpico in that campaign, they actually led 3-1 at half-time but needed a 99th minute equaliser to salvage a point in a 4-4 draw, so there’s plenty of potential for fireworks here.
Players to watch: Lazio talisman Ciro Immobile has terrorised Udinese down the years, scoring 11 times in 14 personal H2Hs and losing just one of those meetings (W10, D3). Looking to outshine the Italy international will be Beto, who scored twice in this fixture last season, both times before half-time.
Hot stat: Lazio could win five SA games without conceding a single goal for the first time in their history.