Udinese vs Lazio Preview: Italy Serie A Matchday 35 2011/12

Pre Match
April 29, 2012 7:45 PM BST
Stadio Communale Friuli — Udine

Team News

Udinese

Guidolin is going to give Armero some rest, fielding Pasquale on the left flank. Fernandes could also be used during the game to let one of the midfielders have a break.

 

Torje should be safe to play just behind Di Natale, as Floro Flores is suspended.

Probable lineups : Handanovic, Domizzi, Danilo, Benatia, Pasquele, Asamoah, Pazienza, Pinzi, Basta, Torje, Natale. (3-5-1-1).   

Lazio

Candreva is suspended and Hernanes injured, so Matuzalem could play as trequartista with Mauri on the left flank. Cana will partner Ledesma in the middle of the park. Konko is the only player that Reja has back from injury this week.

 

Probable lineups : Marchetti, Konko, Diaz, Biava, Scaloni, Cana, Ledesma, Gonzalez, Matuzalem, Mauri, Rocchi. (4-2-3-1).   

 

	Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
	(44)       34	Goals	15       (47)
	(33)       13	Assists	15       (36)
	(0.9)      1.1	Shots pg	0.8      (1)
	(46%)    50%	Aerial Duel Success	52%    (50%)
	(0.5)      (0.6)	Dribbles pg	0.6      (0.3)
	(2.3)      1.9	Tackles pg	1.6      (2)

  

Match Facts

Udinese have seen over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 home matches against Lazio in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Lazio's last 11 away games in Serie A.

Udinese have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Lazio in all competitions.

Lazio have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches in Serie A.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Udinese's last 3 home games in Serie A.

Lazio have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches in Serie A.

 

Head to Head

Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎	Dec 18, 2011	Lazio 2 - Udinese 2
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎	May 8, 2011	Udinese 2 - Lazio 1
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎	Dec 19, 2010	Lazio 3 - Udinese 2
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎	May 15, 2010	Lazio 3 - Udinese 1
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎	Jan 10, 2010	Udinese 1 - Lazio 1

 

Prediction

With only 1 victory in their last 9 matches, Udinese seem to have given up in the Champions League race, despite only being three points off of third place.

 

Lazio unexpectedly dropped points in Novara, when they should have won and put distance between themselves and their rivals in the Champions League race. Now Reja has a difficult away match to face, with Napoli getting closer.

 

Expect Udinese to try to keep a high tempo, but in the end both teams may be tired due to their impressive seasons so far. Knowing that Napoli are close and Inter have an easy match at home may lead both teams to avoid mistakes and play more defensively. Fear of losing will be an element, so the match could turn in a draw with very few goal scoring chances.

Udinese  0 - 0  Lazio  

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