Udinese vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (5 October)

During the previous exercise, Udinese saved their lead in the elite thanks to a good final straight. The Friulans hope to be less frightened this season. They started their championship perfectly, conceding no setbacks during the first 4 days, 3 wins and 1 draw. Unfortunately, Florian Thauvin's partners have reached their limits against big names since then. Severely beaten at Roma 3-0, they then lost at home to Inter last weekend 2-3. After a dream start, Udinese is now 8th in Serie A.

Like the last few seasons, Lecce is expected to be in the battle not to go down in this 2024/2025 financial year. The team based in Puglia also occupies 18th place in Serie A today with 5 points gleaned from 6 matches. Nikola Krstovic's teammates only won against Cagliari at the end of August 1-0. Since then, they have shared points with Torino 0-0 and Parma 2-2 before losing at AC Milan last Friday 3-0.

For Udinese, the returning Alexis Sanchez has not yet been able to set foot on the pitch this season. He is still forced to forfeit this Saturday just like the usual starters Gianetti (defender) and Payero (midfielder). On the bench during the last day, the attackers Lucca (3 goals in SA) and Brenner (1 goal and 2 assists in SA) proved their coach wrong by being decisive after coming into play. They could return on 11 starting alongside new captain Thauvin (3 goals and 1 assist in SA). On the Lecce side, the usual starting midfielders Kaba, Gonzalez and Berisha are still missing as well as the replacement striker Sansone and the defender Bonifazi, all on the side.

On the other hand, the important French full-back Guilbert is back after serving his suspension. Arriving at the club this summer, Croatian winger Rebic has not yet been decisive in his new colors. The Montenegrin Krstovic (2 goals in SA) should start up front. The worst attack in the championship, Lecce has only scored 3 goals after 6 days.