Six Points from Two Games Put Lazio in Early Udine Test

Early momentum meets home resistance

Lazio arrive at Bluenergy Stadium – Stadio Friuli on Monday, September 7, with six points from two Serie A matches, while Udinese have collected four. The visitors sit sixth and are two points ahead of eighth-placed Udinese, although both remain behind leaders AS Roma. Lazio trail the summit by three points, with Udinese five points back, giving both sides an opportunity to strengthen their early position in the table.

The match begins at 18:45 UTC, with P. Tremolada appointed referee. Udinese’s recent form reads Draw, Win, while Lazio have won both of their opening matches. That contrast gives Lazio the clearer early momentum, but Udinese’s unbeaten record means the hosts have already shown they can collect points consistently.

Contrasting shapes at Bluenergy Stadium

Udinese have used a 3-4-2-1 in both matches this season, whereas Lazio have preferred a 4-3-3. The tactical contest will therefore feature two clearly different structures, with Udinese’s three-player base and two supporting attackers facing Lazio’s four-man defensive shape and three-player forward line. The team that makes its formation work most effectively in possession could control the game’s territory and create the better opportunities.

Udinese’s home numbers point to a balanced start: one draw, one goal scored and one conceded in their home fixture, with no clean sheet. Lazio’s away record is stronger, featuring one win, one goal scored, no goals conceded and one clean sheet. That defensive record could encourage the visitors to remain disciplined while seeking another efficient away performance.

Goal threats and important absences

H. Kamara has been Udinese’s leading scorer, with two goals and one assist in two appearances. J. Ekkelenkamp has also contributed, registering one goal and one assist in two appearances. Lazio’s main listed scorer is D. Frattesi, who has two goals in two appearances. Their output gives both teams established early sources of attacking production.

Udinese will be without M. Palma and N. Zaniolo, while G. Chakvetadze and A. Zanoli are questionable. Lazio have a longer list of absences: D. Cataldi, F. Dele-Bashiru, A. Furlanetto, A. Marusic, Patric, L. Pellegrini and N. Rovella are unavailable. These omissions may make squad balance especially important for Lazio, while Udinese must also account for uncertainty around Chakvetadze and Zanoli.

Prediction

Prediction: Udinese 1-1 Lazio. Udinese’s home draw and unbeaten start can offset Lazio’s perfect record, while the visitors’ clean sheet away from home points to a closely contested match.