This weekend’s Serie A action includes teams fighting against potential relegation and these Lecce vs. Udinese predictions offer an update on the latest picture. Hosts Lecce are just two points above the drop zone, with Udinese on the edge of a European spot.
Lecce vs. Udinese odds
1 – A draw – 9/4
2 – Udinese under 2.5 total goals – 1/12
3 – Total goals scored under 2.5 – 4/6
4 – Both teams to score – 19/20
5 – A 1-1 draw – 21/4
The 2022-23 Serie A season run-in looks set to be decisive in the race for Europe and the fight against relegation down to Serie B.
Ahead of this weekend’s action, the survival battle continues to tighten, with Lecce amongst a possible list of five teams scrapping for their lives. Sampdoria and Cremonese already look to have their fate sealed, with 18th place Verona looking to drag others into the mire.
Lecce have lost seven of their last eight games, with Udinese also struggling, with one win in four, and the hosts might be able to edge out a draw. As expected, Lecce’s poor form has also featured a struggle in front of goal, with just two goals scored in eight matches – with Udinese netting just once in their last four away league outings.
Only one of the fixtures in Lecce’s eight-game poor streak has included over 2.5 total goals scored, which shows how tight their games have been. Narrow margins have often kept them inside the bottom three in Serie A.
A low scoring contest keeps the hosts within a shout of getting something from this tie, with Udinese effectively already assured of safety. European qualification is probably beyond the visitors at this stage, with the top four taking shape and a growing gap between them and the Europa League/Europa Conference League places.
The chances of Lecce keeping their heads above water remain uncertain in the coming weeks and they face a tense final few weeks of the league campaign. Verona are the favourites to slip through the trapdoor, but the picture is open. Lecce has a demanding run of fixtures against Juventus and Lazio before the end of the month.
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Lecce vs. Udinese last five matches
Lecce last five matches
Udinese last five matches
Lecce top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Udinese top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 |
Lecce vs. Udinese line-ups
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Gallo, Umtiti, Baschirotto, Gendrey; Oudin, Hjulmand, Blin; Strefezza, Ceesay, Maleh
Udinese (3-5-2): Silvestri; Perez, Bijol, Becao; Udogie, Lovric, Walace, Samardzic, Ehizibue; Pereyra, Success
Lecce team news
Key duo Lorenzo Colombo and Marin Pongracic remain ruled out for the home side and the hosts could make some rotations for this tie. Gabriel Strefezza and Youssef Maleh are potentially set for a comeback this weekend, as the home side looks to gain some positivity.
Udinese team news
Udinese’s injury picture remains unchanged, with Enzo Ebosse ruled out until next season and Spanish international Gerard Deulofeu still working his way back to full fitness. Isaac Success has shaken off a minor knock and the visitors are likely to be unchanged.