Serie A 2024-2025: Lazio vs Udinese Prediction

Lazio

Home Team
77%
VS

Udinese

Away Team
10%
Draw: 13%
Over 2.5: 56%
Under 2.5: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 27 17 7 3 60 25 35 58
2 Napoli 27 17 6 4 43 22 21 57
3 Atalanta 27 16 7 4 59 26 33 55
4 Juventus 27 13 13 1 45 21 24 52
5 Lazio 27 15 5 7 49 35 14 50
6 Bologna 27 12 11 4 42 33 9 47
7 Fiorentina 27 13 6 8 42 28 14 45
8 Roma 27 12 7 8 42 30 12 43
9 Milan 27 11 8 8 39 30 9 41
10 Udinese 27 11 6 10 34 37 -3 39
11 Torino 27 8 10 9 31 32 -1 34
12 Genoa 27 7 10 10 25 35 -10 31
13 Como 27 7 7 13 33 43 -10 28
14 Verona 27 8 2 17 27 56 -29 26
15 Cagliari 27 6 7 14 27 42 -15 25
16 Lecce 27 6 7 14 18 43 -25 25
17 Parma 27 5 8 14 32 46 -14 23
18 Empoli 27 4 10 13 23 44 -21 22
19 Venezia 27 3 9 15 22 41 -19 18
20 Monza 27 2 8 17 21 45 -24 14

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Lazio

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.78
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.50
# Clean Sheets: 1

Udinese

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.04
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.34
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Lazio and Udinese leans heavily in favor of the home side, with a 77% probability of Lazio clinching the victory. The game is also predicted to have over 2.5 goals, with a 56% likelihood of this outcome. Currently, Lazio sits comfortably in 5th place in Serie A, while Udinese is positioned 10th, aiming to climb higher in the standings.

Match Analysis

Lazio's recent performances have been relatively solid, with a win against Milan and two draws against Venezia and Napoli. They have demonstrated resilience, especially in their away victory against Milan, which indicates their capability to perform under pressure. Lazio has managed to score an average of 2.0 goals per game over their last five matches, showing a potent attack that could be crucial against Udinese. However, they have also conceded an average of 1.4 goals, suggesting some defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing. On the other hand, Udinese comes into this match on a positive note, having won their last three matches, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Empoli. Their recent clean sheet streak, with three in the last five games, highlights their defensive robustness. Udinese scores an average of 1.0 goals per game but has shown improvements in their defensive structure by conceding only 1.2 goals on average in recent outings, which could be pivotal in stifling Lazio's attacking threats.

Final Prediction

Lazio holds the upper hand in this encounter due to their superior attacking capabilities and higher league standing. Their ability to find the back of the net consistently gives them a significant advantage. A key factor to watch will be whether Lazio can break through Udinese's recently solidified defense, as this could determine the final outcome of the game.