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Kick off: Thursday, 17 December 2015 @15:00 GMT
Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)
Head to head record
Lazio vs Udinese 2-0 (2015/2016 Serie A)
Udinese vs Lazio 0-1 (2014/2015 Serie A)
Lazio vs Udinese 0-1 (2014/2015 Serie A)
Udinese vs Lazio 2-3 (2013/2014 Serie A)
Lazio vs Udinese 2-1 (2013/2014 Serie A)
Lazio vs Udinese prediction
Thursday’s match at Stadio Olimpico sees Lazio and Udinese square off against each other in the Coppa Italia last 16. The Biancocelesti are on a four-game winless run and they are surely eager to put an end to the negative trend.
Important match for Biancocelesti
Lazio impressed in the 2014/2015 Serie A campaign, with the team finishing the season in third place in the standings. The capital club failed to book their place in the Champions League group stages, but they have been producing very good displays in the Europa League this season. The Biancocelesti, on the other hand, have not been as successful in the national championship as they sit in 12th place in the standings after 16 rounds. Stefano Pioli’s troops are on a four-game winless run in all competitions and it has to be noted that they were on the verge of beating Sampdoria in Monday’s Serie A clash. Lazio conceded the equalizing goal in the dying minutes of the match and I am positive that they will give 100% to start a new winning run when they take on Udinese at Stadio Olimpico in Thursday’s Coppa Italia game. Alessandro Matri came as a substitute and scored in the 1-1 draw with Sampdoria and he is widely expected to lead the line for the capital club against Udinese.
The likes of Kishna, Lulic and De Vrij remain in the recovery room, while Dusan Basta could recover in time to face Udinese in Thursday’s Coppa Italia clash.
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One win in six away matches
Over the years Udinese have established themselves as a mid-table side in Serie A, but they have been struggling in the national championship this season. The Zebrette sit in 15th place in the standings and they are just four points clear of the relegation zone. Stefano Colantuono’s troops suffered back-to-back defeated to the likes of Fiorentina and Inter in previous two league matches, with the team conceding no less than seven goals in those games. It is well known that Udinese struggle on the travels, but you should know that they have recorded only one win in previous six away matches. The Zebrette have eliminated the likes of Novara and Atalanta in the Coppa Italia so far, but they certainly face an uphill task in Thursday’s clash against Lazio at Stadio Olimpico. Antonio Di Natale is no longer capable of producing excellent displays at this level and is the main reason why Udinese have been struggling this season.
Danilo and Felipe return to contention after missing the Inter game through suspension, while Zapata, Merkel and Heurtaux are all out of contention with injury.
Quick Facts
- Lazio are on a four-game winless run at their Stadio Olimpico in Serie A
- The Biancocelesti didn’t lose a home game in Coppa Italia since 2008
- Lazio managed to keep a clean sheet in previous two meetings with Udinese
- Udinese have conceded eight goals in last three away fixtures (including friendly matches)
- The Zebrette have netted only one goal in previous three meetings with Lazio
- Udinese have scored no fewer than 17 goals in last five Coppa Italia fixtures
Lazio vs Udinese betting tip
Both Lazio anad Udinese are determined to start a new winning run and I am positive that both teams will go for a win in Thursday’s clash at Stadio Olimpico. Both coaches should rest their key players in the Coppa Italia clash, but regardless of which players will deployed in the starting line-ups, there is every chance both sides will find the net this time out.
Tip: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.95 (19/20) @10Bet
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