Lazio is gearing up to face Udinese in a Serie A match scheduled for 01:45 on September 8. Although Lazio has had a rocky start to the season, their strong historical performance against Udinese suggests they could emerge victorious.

Historically, Udinese often begins the season with a bang but tends to fade as the campaign progresses. This season, they have played four official matches, achieving three wins and one draw. Their only draw came against Como, where they showcased commendable resilience. A standout player for Udinese has been Davide Frattesi, who has made a significant impact after transitioning from Inter, scoring crucial goals in the Champions League.

Lazio, under the guidance of coach Gennaro Gattuso, has secured six points from their first two matches, both victories by a score of 1-0 against Bologna and Genoa, with Frattesi scoring in both games. Gattuso is keen to enhance the team's attacking strategy, especially with players like Andrea Pinamonti and Andrea Zaccagni on the roster. Frattesi's ability to penetrate opponent defenses has become a vital asset for Lazio.

In their recent encounters, Lazio has dominated Udinese, particularly in Udine, where they have won eight out of the last 13 meetings. The last time these teams clashed at Udinese's home ground, Lazio came out on top, further solidifying their upper hand in this rivalry.

In terms of squad news, Udinese will be missing several players due to injuries, including Chakvetadze, Zanoli, Zaniolo, and Palma. Notably, Zaniolo's absence is significant as he is a key player for the team. Lazio will also face challenges with injuries to Cataldi, Marusic, Dele-Bashiru, and Rovella.

As the match approaches, analysts predict a tight contest, with Lazio likely to edge out Udinese in a low-scoring affair. The expected scoreline is Udinese 0-1 Lazio, with Lazio also anticipated to have the upper hand in corner kicks throughout the match.