Lazio Favoured in Serie A Clash Against Udinese: Expect a Tight Match

Lazio travel to Udine to face Udinese in a Serie A match, with the game scheduled for Saturday, December 27th, 2025. Lazio are the slight favourites according to the bookmakers, offering odds of 2.55 for an away win, 3.00 for a draw, and 3.10 for a home win. The Asian Handicap is set at 0, with Lazio offered at 0.75 and Udinese at 1.13. The Over/Under is set at 2 goals, with both Over and Under priced at 0.93. The match odds suggest a close encounter, but I’m leaning towards a Lazio victory due to their recent form and slightly superior league position. Lazio currently sits in 8th place in the league, with 23 points from 16 matches. They have a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. Udinese, on the other hand, is in 12th place with 21 points, having won 6, drawn 3, and lost 7 of their 16 games. This suggests a relatively even matchup in terms of league standing, but Lazio has shown more consistency, particularly in their defensive performances. Looking at recent form, Lazio's away form appears slightly better than Udinese's home form. Lazio has won one and drawn one of their last two away matches. The most recent match between the two sides finished 0-0 in December 2024. Considering that Lazio's away form is slightly superior to Udinese's home form, I am predicting a Lazio win here. The Over/Under market presents a compelling case for a low-scoring match. With the line set at 2 goals, both Over and Under have even odds of 0.93. Lazio's recent matches have often seen tight defensive displays, and Udinese's goal-scoring record is not particularly impressive. Taking into account these factors, I am predicting that the match will have Under 2 goals. The match odds and the recent performances of both teams indicate a cautious approach from both sides, making a low-scoring game the more likely scenario. I predict Lazio to win in this match, with an Asian Handicap of Lazio. Additionally, I’m predicting Under 2 goals overall. The tight odds reflect the closely contested nature of the match and the balance between the two teams. But ultimately, I believe Lazio's superior defensive capabilities and recent form will give them the edge in what should be a closely fought battle.