The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Lecce take on an impressive Udinese side in an important clash at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Udinese vs Lecce Preview
Lecce are in 18th place in the Serie A standings and have struggled this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of AC Milan last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Udinese, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The hosts suffered a 3-2 defeat against Inter Milan in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Udinese vs Lecce Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Udinese have a good recent record against Lecce and have won 16 out of the last 28 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Lecce's nine victories.
- Udinese have won 18 of their 32 matches against Lecce in Serie A and are one of only nine opponents in the competition that has lost more than half of its game against the hosts.
- After a run of 14 matches without a single draw between Udinese and Lecce in Serie A, the two teams have played out draws in each of their last two such games.
- Udinese have won two of their last three matches at home in Serie A - as many victories as they had achieved in the 23 such games preceding this run.
Udinese vs Lecce Prediction
Udinese have been in impressive form at home this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Lorenzo Lucca came off the bench to score against Inter Milan last week and will look to stake his claim in the starting lineup this weekend.
Lecce have struggled this season and have a poor recent record in this fixture. Udinese are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Udinese 3-1 Lecce
Udinese vs Lecce Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Udinese to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Lecce to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lorenzo Lucca to score - Yes