Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
The opening match of the new Serie A round between Lecce and Udinese is unlikely to offer much excitement. Both teams seem content with their current positions in the table, meaning neither will be desperate to go all out in attack.
Lecce
A three-match unbeaten run has helped Lecce pull five points clear of the relegation zone. However, they still have the worst scoring record in Serie A, being the only team yet to reach 20 goals (18). Against Monza (0:0), they were the more attacking side (0.79 vs 0.32 in xG), yet failed to register a single shot on target—a common theme for them this season. Only 11 of their 25 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Udinese
Udinese have been slightly more effective than their opponents, though primarily at home. On the road, they have scored 14 goals in 12 matches, picking up just 13 points—ranking 12th in away form, level with Empoli and Hellas Verona. Their last away match ended in a solid draw against Napoli (1:1), where Udinese defended deep in the second half, conceding just 0.40 xGA and one shot on target.
Lecce vs Udinese Prediction
In Round 7 of Serie A, Udinese snatched a late 1:0 victory, thanks to a 75th-minute goal from Jordan Zemura. Lecce’s reluctance to play open football will likely continue, meaning this game is set to be a low-scoring affair.
