Udinese vs Lazio Prediction 21.05.2023

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Sunday, 21st, May 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Dacia Arena (Udine)

Udinese had a violent start to the season, carried the epithet of the most pleasant surprise of Serie A, but failed to stay among the top six for a long period. By all accounts, The White and Blacks are on course to continue their tradition and finish between 12th and 14th for the seventh consecutive season. At this moment, the club from Udine currently occupies the 12th place in the table with 46 points - equally far from the relegation zone, as well as from the positions that bring European football.

Meanwhile, Lazio is well on its way to booking its place among the best four and so after two years it returns to the biggest European stage. In order to reach that goal, they will have to collect at least five points in the last three rounds of the season. After 35 rounds, The Sky Blues managed to add 65 points to their account and will try to keep the last (fourth) place that guarantees direct placement in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Udinese vs Lazio Betting Tips: Under 2.5

Lazio, who want to strengthen their place among the top four, will not have an easy task to reach all three points against Udinese whom they failed to win in the last four measurements of strength. Admittely, the two teams shared the points in each of the last four duels, including the first of the season which ended in a goalless draw 0-0.

What also catches the eye is the fact that the recent meetings between these rivals have not been overly attractive, since the barrier of 2.5 goals has not been broken in four of the previous five duels. The White and Blacks, in their desire to remain unbeaten for the fifth time in a row against Lazio, should adopt a defensive approach.

Udinese belongs to the group of teams that disappointed their fans the fewest times this season. Indeed, only two defeats from 17 home games clearly confirm the previous statement. In addition, it should be pointed out that they were specialists in draws, sharing the points on nine occasions at home - the most of all teams.

True, The Friulians this season is mostly decorated by a very effective attack that shaken the opponent's net 30 times in front of their fans from 17 rounds. But, we are sure that the attacking zone of Udine will not be able to stand out on the right way, because Lazio is coming to them - a team whose defense is the second best in Serie A.

As the season closes to the end, Lazio is coughing more and more. Last week's match against Lecce best shows that they fell into crisis. The Roman club was on the threshold of the fourth defeat in the last five rounds, but "SMS" saved them from a new disappointment with a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time for 2-2.

After all, it should be kept in mind that only the Milanese clubs, AC Milan and Inter, managed to break through the defensive bulwark of Lazio on the side, keeping five clean sheets from the last seven away Serie A challenges. We also notice that The Sky Blues are playing more defensive football on the road, having played seven of their last 10 under 2.5 goals.

The thing that is observable at first glance is that Udinese have not looked so dangerous in attack in recent weeks, which is not surprising, since they are missing the attacking trio - Beto, Deulofeu and Success. When we add to that that they have seen each of the last four games under 2.5 goals, it is clear why we expect a low pace with very few chances, where the winner could be determined by only one goal.