Udinese vs Lazio – Free football prediction & preview – Serie A – December 27, 2025

Udinese – Lazio: a fragile balance at the Bluenergy Stadium

Udinese and Lazio meet this weekend at the Bluenergy Stadium. Kick-off Saturday at 17h (UK time). Two teams close in the table — ambitions modest, but real.

Udinese: seeking stability

Now settled in Italy’s top flight, Udinese move quietly and with a decent regularity. After a 15e place in the 2023-2024 season, the Friulani managed to lift their heads the following year, finishing a respectable 12e.

Thanks to Kosta Runjaic, the club are targeting a mid-table spot again — stay away from the relegation scrap while keeping an eye higher up. Summer recruitment went that way, adding several profiles to bulk out the squad.

Currently 12e, Udinese remain inconsistent. Capable of beating Napoli at home, they also showed their limits in that heavy defeat in Florence. Unpredictable. Capable of the best and the worst, especially in front of their crowd.

Lazio: measured, still intact ambition

Lazio, meanwhile, are aiming higher. Regular on the European stage, the Rome side are hoping to grab a Champions League spot, though the margin is slim.

Eighth after sixteen matchdays, Maurizio Sarri’s men still lack consistency. Recent results show the difficulty in stringing wins together: tight, low-scoring affairs, often played with caution.

The title is out of reach, but the top-four fight is still on. Every point counts, especially against mid-table opponents like Udinese, where a slip-up can cost you at the end of the season.

Expected tactical approach

Udinese should line up with three at the back, looking to secure the centre while using the flanks. Keinan Davis will be asked to cause problems up front, supported by Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp between the lines.

Lazio should stick to their 4-3-3. Provedel will keep goal, with an experienced defence in front of him. In midfield, Guendouzi and Vecino will bring impact and engine, while Castellanos will lead the attack, backed by Pedro and Cancellieri.

Likely lineups

Udinese : Sava – Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet – Zanoli, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Bertola – Zaniolo, Ekkelenkamp – Davis

Lazio : Provedel – Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini – Guendouzi, Cataldi, Vecino – Cancellieri, Castellanos, Pedro

Keys to the match

• Udinese’s ability to bounce back after a heavy defeat.
• Lazio’s defensive solidity on the road.
• A likely choppy tempo, with few openings.
• Offensive efficiency, often limited on both sides.

Football Prediction Udinese vs Lazio

Under 2.5 goals
The sides look even. Recent form says be cautious. Little between them, organised blocks and a tight game expected where the spectacle gives way to tactical grit.

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