Udinese - Lecce predictions

Udinese should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Lecce can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

The matchup this Saturday is rather one-sided, with Lecce seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 3.65, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

Udinese might have suffered a Inter home defeat in the previous round but they can still draw some positives. They tried to stay in the game for the whole 90 minutes and a slim, one-goal margin in their loss (HOME_LAST_ROUND_HOME) is something they can draw some conclusions from.

The top online bookmakers priced an away win in Lecce’s previous away match win at 9.52, marking it as borderline impossible. As such, no one was surprised when they fell behind in the first half and went on to lose the match to Milan 3:0.

Udinese have been struggling to keep the ball out of their net lately. For instance, their previous 3 Serie A matches were marked by more than 5 goals conceded in total.

Lecce’s defensive line has been a source of frustration for their fans in recent outings. Their previous 3 home games were marked by 6 conceded goals, and betting predictions are suggesting Over markets.

The closest goal for Udinese currently is to try and move up to a Europa League qualifying spot. Though we’re still early in the season, this match is a notable obstacle standing in their way.

With most bookmakers pricing an away win at 3.65, Lecce will have a very hard time earning some points in Dacia Arena. However, they’ll have to try their best while they still have time. They’re currently number 15th in the standings, which would eventually get them relegated.

The recent history of this matchup reveals a good part of why the hosts are considered the favourites. A quick look at the stats shows a decisive victory over Lecce. The most recent clash between the two squads is from last season, though.

The visitors have to contend with several injuries. Nicola Sansone, Medon Berisha, Kevin Bonifazi are the players that will be missing, which makes the Lecce lineup somewhat weaker than usual. This is made far worse because they were considered undergods going in either way.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.75, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.