Lazio vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips (11 March)

It is high time for Lazio Rome to return to victory after 3 successive defeats! Indeed, the capital club lost in quick succession on the field of Fiorentina 2-1, against AC Milan 0-1 at the Stadio Olimpico and in Munich against Bayern 3-0 leading to its elimination in 1/8th of Champions League final. Immobile's partners 6 goals remain on 2 failures at home against 2 good teams: Bologna 1-2 and AC Milan 0-1. Lazio, who have won 7 of their last 10 home games against Udinese, will be looking to win their 7th league match at home. Udinese, 15th, will be under pressure since the relegation zone is only 1 point behind and all points count at the end of the season.

However, it will be hard for the Friuli club to come away with points from Rome knowing that Cioffi's protégés have only 2 meager away successes in 13 trips to Calcio since the start of the season. Thauvin's teammates 4 goals are in 3 days without a victory against teams of their standing, namely 1 draw against Cagliari 1-1, 1 setback on the lawn of Genoa 2-0 and 1 sharing of points against the red lantern Salernitana 1-1 last weekend.

The Lazio coach still cannot count on potential starters Patric (defender) and Rovella (midfielder), who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. The good news, however, comes from the return from suspension of the important defender Gila. Once injured, winger Zaccagni (3 goals in SA) played again last weekend but he could sit on the bench again this Friday evening. Offensive executives Felipe Anderson (3 goals and 6 assists in SA) and Immobile (6 goals in SA) should still start. In the midfield, former Marseillais Guendouzi plays a major role as does elegant playmaker Luis Alberto. The latter found the net against Fiorentina.

The Udinese squad is still weakened by the defections of the starting defender Bijol, the important attacking midfielder Roberto Pereyra and the long-term absentees Ebosse and Deulofeu. Added to this is the suspension of defender Kristensen who received a red card against Genoa. Like previous meetings, attackers Thauvin (4 goals in SA) and Lucca (6 goals and 3 assists in SA) could still be associated. Recruited this winter, Argentine defender Gianetti quickly found his place in the starting 11.