Lazio’s six points put Roma’s nine within reach at Udinese

Lazio’s six points put Roma’s nine within reach when they visit Udinese today at 18:45 UTC. The match at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli also brings a direct test between Udinese’s unbeaten start and a Lazio side yet to concede in Serie A.

What's at stake

Lazio sit sixth with six points from two games, two ahead of ninth-placed Udinese on four. A Udinese win would take them to seven points and above Lazio’s current total, while a Lazio victory would move them to nine points, level with league leaders AS Roma; a draw would leave Lazio on seven and Udinese on five.

The numbers

Udinese have scored four and conceded three overall, but their home record is one draw from one game, with one goal scored and one conceded. Lazio’s away start is a win with one goal scored, no goals conceded and one clean sheet, matching their perfect two-win league record and 2-0 overall goal difference.

Recent form also separates the teams: Udinese’s latest two results are a draw and a win, while Lazio have won both. Udinese’s home numbers point to a contest still awaiting a first home victory, whereas Lazio have already taken three points on the road.

One to watch

H. Kamara is Udinese’s leading scorer among the named players, with two goals and one assist in two appearances. His production can be measured against Lazio’s D. Frattesi, who has also scored twice in two appearances, while J. Ekkelenkamp has added one goal and one assist for Udinese.

Why it matters

Udinese can turn four points into seven and close the gap to Roma from five points, but injuries leave J. Arizala, M. Palma and N. Zaniolo unavailable, with G. Chakvetadze and A. Zanoli questionable. Lazio can reach nine points and keep their two-goal, zero-concession start intact, despite absences including D. Cataldi, A. Marusic, Patric and N. Rovella.