Match Info

Competition: Serie A — Gameweek 3

Date: September 7, 2026

Time: 00:45 (GMT+7) / 18:45 (GMT+1)

Venue: Dacia Arena

Udinese Preview

Udinese have made another encouraging start under Kosta Runjaic and remain unbeaten in Serie A after drawing with Como and beating Monza 3-2. The Friulani have also progressed through two rounds of the Coppa Italia, most recently eliminating Venezia thanks to a brace from Vakoun Bayo. Udinese are now aiming to collect seven points from their opening three league matches for the third consecutive season. Their recent record against Lazio is also encouraging, with just two defeats in their last 10 league meetings against the capital club. Hassane Kamara has already scored twice in Serie A, while Bayo's midweek brace gives Runjaic another attacking option. (Sports Mole)

Lazio Preview

Lazio have been one of the most impressive sides in the early stages of the Serie A campaign, winning both of their opening matches without conceding a goal. New head coach Gennaro Gattuso has already seen his side beat Bologna and Genoa, with summer signing Davide Frattesi scoring the winning goal in both matches. The Italy international has immediately become a key figure in Lazio's midfield and has an excellent personal record against Udinese, having scored five times against them in Serie A. Lazio have also lost just once in their last 13 league visits to Udine, although several defensive and midfield absences could test their squad depth. (Sports Mole)

Probable Lineups

Udinese (3-4-2-1)

Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Solet; Vojvoda, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Gomez; Davis

Lazio (4-3-3)

Mandas; Lazzari, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Tavares; Frattesi, Belahyane, Taylor; Cancellieri, Pinamonti, Zaccagni

We Say

Both sides have started the season positively, but Lazio's perfect defensive record gives them a slight advantage heading into this contest. Udinese's home form and attacking variety should ensure they are not easy opponents, while Frattesi's immediate impact gives Lazio an additional weapon from midfield. This could become an open contest if Udinese choose to attack aggressively, with the visitors likely relying on their transition play and defensive organisation.