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>Udinese vs Lazio Prediction & Betting Tips – 07/09/2026
Udinese welcome Lazio to the Dacia Arena on Wednesday evening for a Serie A fixture that carries real weight at both ends of the top six. The hosts sit fifth, buoyed by a superb run of form on home soil, while Lazio occupy fourth but arrive in Friuli having suffered three consecutive defeats. With both sides nursing significant injury concerns, particularly across midfield, this early-season clash could shape the narrative around who sustains a genuine challenge for European qualification. The stakes feel considerable for a September evening in Udine.
Match Analysis
Udinese enter this Serie A Round 3 clash as the home favourite at 2.80, backed by a WDWWW run and a fifth-place standing. Their Dacia Arena record against Lazio has been rock-solid across recent seasons.
- WDWWW home form places Udinese 5th in the early Serie A table.
- Unbeaten in 3 of last 4 H2H meetings, including a 1-1 draw here in December 2025.
- 2-1 home win over Lazio in August 2024 confirms Dacia Arena as a fortress in this fixture.
- Lazio missing 5 confirmed absentees, severely weakening the visiting squad's depth and shape.
Lazio arrive as the away side at 2.60, carrying a WWLLL collapse in recent form and a crippling injury list. Gattuso's midfield is gutted, with Rovella doubtful after limping off against Genoa on August 30, compounding an already desperate situation.
- Dele-Bashiru, Cataldi, Marusic, Isaksen, and Sutalo all confirmed out across key positions.
- Rovella doubtful after limping off vs Genoa, leaving Lazio's midfield severely undermanned.
- Zaccagni also sidelined, reducing Lazio's attacking options beyond what initial reports suggested.
Key point: With both squads heavily depleted and H2H meetings trending low-scoring, the double chance 1X combining 2.80 and draw offers a safer angle than backing a winner outright.
Form & Statistics: Udinese vs Lazio
Udinese
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lazio
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Udinese vs Lazio: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Udinese vs Lazio
Udinese
Starters
- 1 Maduka Okoye
- 2 Perez
- 3 Bijol
- 4 Giannetti
- 5 Ebosele
- 6 Payero
- 7 Lovric
- 8 Kamara
- 9 Brenner
- 10 Thauvin
- 11 Lucca
Absent
- Matteo Palma (injury)
- Nicolò Zaniolo (injury)
- Giorgi Chakvetadze (injury)
- Alessandro Zanoli (Cruciate ligament tear, expected out until October 1, 2026.)
- Christian Kabasele (Red card suspension.)
- A. Buksa (Inactive.)
Lazio
Starters
- 1 Provedel
- 2 Lazzari
- 3 Casale
- 4 Romagnoli
- 5 Floriani Mussolini
- 6 Vecino
- 7 Guendouzi
- 8 Kenneth Taylor
- 9 Noslin
- 10 Castellanos
Bench
- Christos Mandas
- Danilho Doekhi
- Oliver Provstgaard
- Alfonso Pedraza
- Boulaye Dia
- Matteo Cancellieri
Absent
- Luca Pellegrini (injury)
- Mattia Zaccagni (injury)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (injury)
- Samuel Gigot (injury)
- Patric (injury)
- Alessio Furlanetto (injury)
- Filipe Bordon (injury)
- Adam Marusic (injury)
- Danilo Cataldi (injury)
- Josip Sutalo (Unknown injury.)
- Gustav Isaksen (Groin injury.)
Medium confidence
A 3-4-2-1 against a 4-3-3 shapes up as the central tactical contest at the Bluenergy Stadium, with Udinese looking to use their wing-backs to stretch Lazio's wider channels. Florian Thauvin operating in the pocket behind Lorenzo Lucca will be key to whether the hosts can manufacture genuine openings.
For Lazio, Matteo Guendouzi sits at the heart of a midfield trio tasked with controlling tempo against a physical Udinese engine room. Both probable XIs carry similar confidence levels from multiple credible sources, so the shape of this fixture feels reasonably settled ahead of kickoff.
Our Verdict
Udinese's double chance covers the home win at 2.80 and the draw at 3.20, and both routes look viable here. The Friulani have won four of their last five matches, losing none at the Dacia Arena, while Lazio have dropped three consecutive fixtures on the road. Head-to-head, Udinese are unbeaten in three of the last four meetings at this ground. With Gattuso missing Dele-Bashiru, Cataldi, and possibly Rovella in midfield, Lazio lack the engine room to control proceedings away from home. The 1X double chance represents genuine value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Udinese vs Lazio?
The double chance covering Udinese or a draw is the standout selection here, backed by Udinese's impressive home form (WDWWW) and Lazio's alarming injury crisis. With Dele-Bashiru, Cataldi, Marusic, Zaccagni and potentially Rovella all absent, Gattuso's side look severely undermanned. The home win at 2.80 represents solid value given the circumstances.
What time does Udinese vs Lazio kick off?
Udinese vs Lazio kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Monday, 7th September 2026. The fixture takes place at the Dacia Arena in Udine, Italy, which serves as Udinese's home ground and regularly provides a testing atmosphere for visiting sides in Serie A.
Where can I watch Udinese vs Lazio on TV?
Broadcast details for this Serie A fixture have not been confirmed in our data at present. We recommend checking with your local television provider or official Serie A broadcast partners in your region, as rights vary considerably across territories. Streaming platforms holding Serie A licences are also worth consulting ahead of kickoff.
What is Udinese's recent record against Lazio?
Udinese have enjoyed a largely unbeaten recent record in this fixture. They claimed a 2-1 victory at the Dacia Arena in August 2024 and shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the same venue in December 2025. Across the last four head-to-head meetings, Udinese have remained unbeaten in three, underlining their resilience against Lazio.