Match Information
Match Overview
Udinese host Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli on September 7 in a Regular Season - 3 fixture, with both sides already occupying respectable positions in the early table — Udinese fifth and Lazio fourth. With just two rounds played, this clash offers an early indicator of which side can sustain form across a longer campaign.
Form is the standout storyline here. Udinese have been unbeaten in their opening two league matches, coming from behind to win 3-2 away at Monza on August 29 after drawing 1-1 at home to Como on August 22. That victory at Monza, in which they overturned a deficit, points to resilience and attacking threat even away from home. Lazio, meanwhile, have won both of their opening league fixtures, beating Genoa 1-0 at home on August 30 and edging Bologna 1-0 away on August 24, suggesting a well-organized side under Gennaro Gattuso capable of grinding out narrow victories.
Head-to-head history adds intrigue: this fixture has produced high-scoring, closely fought contests in recent seasons, including a 3-3 draw on April 27, 2026 and a 1-1 draw on December 27, 2025. Three of the last four meetings between these clubs have ended level, hinting at competitive balance whenever these two meet regardless of league form or table position.
For full statistical context, check out the match insights for Udinese vs Lazio.
On the injury front, there is little to report — no unavailability has been flagged for either squad, meaning both managers should have close to full squads to select from. This is notable given Lazio's midweek Coppa Italia exit context on August 16, a 0-2 loss to Mantova, though with no reported fitness concerns from that fixture, it should not materially affect selection here.
With both sides unbeaten in the league and boasting healthy squads, this meeting at the Stadio Friuli promises a tightly contested affair between two teams still finding their identity this early in the season.
Predicted Lineups
Udinese
M. Okoye; A. Zanoli, O. Solet, S. Goglichidze, J. Abankwah; H. Kamara, J. Karlström, S. Lovrić; G. Chakvetadze, A. Buksa, N. Zaniolo
Lazio
C. Mandas; R. Floriani, D. Doekhi, O. Provstgaard, N. Tavares; D. Frattesi, N. Rovella, K. Taylor; M. Cancellieri, B. Dia, M. Zaccagni
Team Form Analysis
Udinese
League Position: 5Udinese Form Analysis
Udinese enter this match unbeaten in their opening two Serie A fixtures of the season, a run that includes a hard-fought 3-2 away victory at Monza on August 29 and a 1-1 home draw against Como on August 22. The win at Monza is particularly notable, as it required Udinese to come from behind, demonstrating attacking resolve and a willingness to chase the game on the road. Prior to the league campaign, Udinese also showed strong pre-season form, winning both of their Club Friendlies fixtures on August 8 against Barcelona and Nottingham Forest by identical 1-0 scorelines, and progressing in Coppa Italia with a 1-0 win over Padova on August 15. Across these five outings, Udinese have scored in every match, indicating a consistent attacking threat, while their defensive record has been mixed, having conceded twice in the Monza fixture. Overall, the trajectory suggests a side building confidence and goals in equal measure heading into Matchday 3.
Lazio
League Position: 4Lazio Form Analysis
Lazio arrive at the Stadio Friuli having won both of their opening Serie A matches, defeating Genoa 1-0 at home on August 30 and Bologna 1-0 away on August 24. Both results were narrow, low-scoring victories, pointing to a defensively disciplined approach under Gennaro Gattuso that has yielded clean sheets in league play so far. The one blemish on Lazio's recent record came in the Coppa Italia, where they were beaten 2-0 by Mantova on August 16, though this occurred in a separate cup context. In pre-season Club Friendlies, Lazio were also productive, winning 2-1 away at Frosinone on August 9 and 4-0 at home against Ostia Mare on August 5. Taken together, Lazio's form shows a team that is efficient in the league, converting narrow margins into wins, while showing more attacking freedom in less competitive fixtures. Their two Serie A victories to open the season underline early defensive solidity.
Head-to-Head
Udinese
Lazio
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Lazio | 3 - 3 | Udinese |
| 2025-12-27 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Lazio |
| 2025-03-10 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Udinese |
| 2024-08-24 | Udinese | 2 - 1 | Lazio |
| 2024-03-11 | Lazio | 1 - 2 | Udinese |
| 2024-01-07 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | Lazio |
| 2023-05-21 | Udinese | 0 - 1 | Lazio |
| 2022-10-16 | Lazio | 0 - 0 | Udinese |
| 2022-02-20 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Lazio |
| 2022-01-18 | Lazio | 1 - 0 AET | Udinese |
Memorable Matches
The history between Udinese and Lazio has produced some notably tight and high-scoring affairs. Their most recent meeting on April 27, 2026 ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with both sides showing attacking intent and an unwillingness to back down. On December 27, 2025, the sides shared the points again in a 1-1 draw in Udine, continuing a pattern of closely matched contests. Going further back, Udinese secured a 2-1 win on August 24, 2024, one of the more decisive results in recent years between these clubs. Across the last ten meetings, draws have been a recurring theme, reflecting the competitive nature of this fixture regardless of where each side stands in the table.
Venue Factor
The Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli provides the setting for this Regular Season - 3 encounter, with Udinese hosting in front of their home supporters. Udinese's home form this season includes a 1-1 draw against Como on August 22, showing that home advantage has not yet translated into a league win at this venue in the early rounds. Lazio, by contrast, have shown strong away form in competitive fixtures, winning 1-0 at Bologna on August 24 in their most recent league trip. The atmosphere at the Stadio Friuli is always a factor for visiting sides in Serie A, and with both teams unbeaten
Injury Concerns
Udinese
Lazio
No injuries reported
