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Udinese vs Lecce Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1810:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Udinese 2-1 Lecce
UdineseDrawLecce
Over 2.5 goalsYes (65%)
Both teams to scoreYes (62%)
Udinese host Lecce at the Bluenergy Stadium in Serie A's seventh round, with the hosts looking to arrest a poor run of form. Udinese sit 15th with 4 points from six games, while Lecce occupy 13th with 6 points. Both sides have struggled defensively this season, and injuries will play a role in how each team shapes up for this encounter.
Team form
Udinese
Udinese have won just once in their last five matches—a 3-2 victory at Monza on 29 August. Since then, the pattern has been bleak: losses to Lazio (1-2), Inter (3-5), Cagliari (0-1), and most recently Torino (1-2) away. Over these five games, they have scored 8 but conceded 12, averaging 1.6 goals for and 2.4 against. Their season average of 2.17 goals conceded per game underlines a fragile defence. The absence of Bayo, Gueye, Piotrowski, and Zaniolo through injury is a significant blow, and Abankwah's questionable status adds uncertainty to their back line. Runjaic's 3-4-2-1 formation showed 62% possession against Torino but managed only 1 shot on goal, a worrying sign of attacking impotence.
Lecce
Lecce have fared marginally better on points but their underlying form is equally concerning. Two wins in six games—against Monza (3-2) and presumably earlier—mask a dire recent sequence: losses to Cagliari (0-1), AC Milan (0-3), Bologna (1-2), and Roma (0-4). Over their last five, they have scored just 4 goals while conceding 12, averaging 0.8 for and 2.4 against. Their last outing against Bologna saw 57% possession but only 5 shots on goal despite an xG of 1.0, suggesting limited clinical finishing. Di Francesco's 4-3-3 setup has not provided the defensive solidity needed. Lecce are missing Berisha and Stulic, while Ilić is questionable, further hampering their midfield stability.
Head-to-head
In their last five meetings, Udinese have the upper hand. They won away at Lecce in May 2024 (0-2), January 2020 (0-1), and September 2011 (0-2). Lecce's home victories came in April 2023 (1-0) and April 2011 (2-0). Udinese's recent record in this fixture suggests they know how to contain Lecce's attacking threat, though both sides' current defensive fragility means that pattern may not hold.
Key factors
Injuries will shape this match. Udinese's loss of Bayo and Gueye removes attacking and midfield options, while Abankwah's fitness is uncertain at the back. Lecce's absence of Berisha and Stulic weakens their ability to control the tempo. Both defences are leaking goals at 2+ per game this season, so fantasy players should monitor clean sheet prospects carefully. Udinese's possession dominance (62% vs Torino) did not translate to chances, a pattern that could repeat if Lecce sit deep. Conversely, Lecce's low xG output (1.0 last time out) suggests they struggle to create, which could favour Udinese's defensive setup if they stay disciplined.
Prediction
Udinese are favoured to win this match. Despite their poor recent form, they hold a stronger head-to-head record and are playing at home. The bookmakers price them as the favourite, and the underlying model reflects Udinese's slight edge in expected output. Lecce's attacking limitations—averaging 0.8 goals over their last five—make them unlikely to break down a Udinese side that, for all their struggles, have shown they can be difficult to score against in this fixture. However, both teams' defensive vulnerabilities mean this is unlikely to be a clean sheet affair; a cautious viewer should expect goals at both ends.
Udinese are the favourite to take the points, though Lecce will not roll over. A fairly open game is likely, with both sides capable of scoring but Udinese holding the edge in control and experience in this matchup. Fantasy players should approach clean sheets with caution and consider attacking returns from both sides as realistic outcomes.
Match info
Tournaments:
Serie A(Regular Season - 7)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, Udine
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Udinese
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Lecce
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inter | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Lazio | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3 |  AS Roma | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 |  Cagliari | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 |  AC Milan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 |  Juventus | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 |  Como | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Napoli | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 |  Frosinone | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 |  Atalanta | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Sassuolo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Torino | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lecce | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 |  Bologna | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Udinese | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Monza | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Genoa | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 18 |  Parma | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 19 |  Fiorentina | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 20 |  Venezia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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