Lazio take on the visitors Udinese in the round 28 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, March 10th at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Lazio had a disappointing campaign last season. Maurizio Sarri, who had led them to a runner-up finish in 2023, didn’t even complete the following season. However, his departure was widely understood—Lazio kept dropping points from the very start, and even a Champions League knockout stage berth wasn’t enough to offset their struggles. Ultimately, they finished seventh in Serie A, but by that point, Sarri was already gone. During the summer, the club appointed Marco Baroni, who has done a solid job so far. The team managed to knock Napoli out of the Coppa Italia, though they were eliminated last week after a 0-2 defeat to Inter. Now, their focus shifts to the Europa League. Lazio delivered a dominant group-stage performance, collecting 19 points—tied for the best record with Athletic Club—allowing them to enter the competition in the Round of 16. They started this phase with a 2-1 away victory over Viktoria Plzen. Meanwhile, in Serie A, they are battling for a top-four finish, and last weekend, they ended a poor run of form by securing a crucial win against Milan. This victory kept them within striking distance of Champions League qualification.
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Udinese should be happy with their progress, but what's next for them? The Zebras have long adjusted their ambitions to merely surviving in Serie A. Coaches have come and gone, but the results have remained the same—each relegation battle has ended in success. That was the case last season as well, when they secured 15th place with 37 points, just two more than Frosinone, who dropped to Serie B. The club hoped to improve and appointed Kosta Runjaic in the summer to achieve that goal. His tenure started brightly, as Udinese picked up 10 points from the first 12 available. However, early optimism faded as the team delivered mediocre performances throughout autumn. Still, victories started to return in December, and February was particularly strong—they won four matches, including a draw against Napoli, though a relatively favorable schedule helped their cause. Despite their improved form, their away record remains inconsistent, and they often struggle to dictate play against stronger opponents.
Udinese had gone seven consecutive games without a win against Lazio before turning the tables last year, winning both of their meetings with the Roman club. Despite Udinese’s solid form, Lazio holds the upper hand in terms of quality and momentum. Expect the hosts to capitalize on their strengths and secure a victory.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win.
