Udinese vs Lecce prediction, probable lineups and betting odds: read the team news and bet builder angles before this Serie A clash at Bluenergy Stadium.
Udinese vs Lecce Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 18 October 2026 |
Match Time | 11:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Bluenergy Stadium |
Two sides scrapping in the lower half of the Serie A table meet at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday, and Udinese vs Lecce has the look of a messy, open afternoon.
Udinese sit 15th and the mood around Kosta Runjaic's side is souring. They have lost their last four Serie A matches, and something has to give quickly.
Lecce sit 13th. Eusebio Di Francesco's side have been shipping goals for fun, conceding at least twice in each of their last three Serie A outings.
The Udinese vs Lecce betting odds favour the hosts, and so does history. Udinese own four head-to-head wins. Lecce have just one, with the other meeting drawn.
Udinese vs Lecce Form
Udinese's league slide has a clear pattern. They have been level at half-time and beaten at full-time in each of their last four Serie A matches, which is a side losing its nerve rather than its quality. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is carrying the attack, with goals in two of his last three Serie A outings, and Keinan Davis gives them a direct focal point.
Lecce's matches simply do not stay quiet. Each of their last three Serie A games has gone over 2.5 goals, and they bring a genuine weapon from attacking set pieces. Lassana Coulibaly gives the engine room energy and bite, while Santiago Pierotti offers the outlet down the right when they break forward.
Udinese vs Lecce Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Udinese: Idrissa Gueye (Injured/out), Nicolò Zaniolo (Injured/out), Vakoun Bayo (Injured/out), Jakub Piotrowski (Doubtful), Alessandro Zanoli (Doubtful)
Lecce: Medon Berisha (Doubtful), Elijah Scott (Doubtful), Ivan Ilic (Doubtful)
Udinese
The probable Udinese vs Lecce lineups have Kosta Runjaic sticking with a 3-4-2-1, Maduka Okoye in goal behind a back three led by Oumar Solet. Losing Nicolò Zaniolo and Idrissa Gueye hurts, so Jesper Karlström and Oier Zarraga hold the middle, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Giorgi Chakvetadze supporting Keinan Davis.
Lecce
Eusebio Di Francesco has three doubts to assess in Medon Berisha, Elijah Scott and Ivan Ilic. Expect a 4-3-3 with Wladimiro Falcone in goal, Lassana Coulibaly driving the midfield and Willem Geubbels leading the line between Santiago Pierotti and Joël Monteiro.
Udinese vs Lecce Predicted Lineup
Udinese
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maduka Okoye; Enzo Ebosse, Oumar Solet, Nicolò Bertola; Hassane Kamara, Jesper Karlström, Oier Zarraga, Mërgim Vojvoda; Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Giorgi Chakvetadze; Keinan Davis (probable)
Lecce
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Wladimiro Falcone; Danilo Veiga, Tiago Gabriel, Jamil Siebert, Antonino Gallo; Youssef Maleh, Oumar Ngom, Lassana Coulibaly; Santiago Pierotti, Willem Geubbels, Joël Monteiro (probable)
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Udinese vs Lecce Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 27+ shots taken in 6 of Udinese's last 6 matches (Serie A).
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 6 apps (Serie A).
Udinese have won without conceding in 3 of their last 5 matches vs Lecce (Serie A).
Lecce have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 matches vs Udinese (Serie A).
Lecce have had 7+ corners in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Udinese (Serie A).
Udinese vs Lecce Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Udinese 2-2 Lecce. The bookmakers make Udinese favourites at 5/6 (Coral), and they have the better of the head-to-head, but a side that keeps losing its grip after the break is hard to trust for the full match. Our Udinese vs Lecce prediction is goals at both ends and a share of the spoils.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects about three goals in Udinese v Lecce. Lecce's games keep flying past this line, and nothing about Udinese's recent defending suggests they will slow things down. We rate the over at 58%, and the price still looks generous against that.
Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Udinese are projected to score 1.81 goals and Lecce 1.21. A Lecce defence this generous is exactly what an in-form Ekkelenkamp wants to see. Udinese, short of several bodies, are hardly watertight themselves, and we rate the Yes at just under 59%.
Udinese vs Lecce Bet Builder
Our Udinese vs Lecce bet builder tips combine Jurgen Ekkelenkamp shots, Lennon Miller fouls, a Lecce win and a Danilo Veiga card for a bigger-price punt.
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp Over 1.5 shots: he has attempted 2+ shots in six of his last six Serie A outings, and he is the hosts' main source of threat.
Lennon Miller Over 1.5 fouls: he has committed 2+ fouls in five of his last five Serie A outings, and this has the makings of a scrappy, stop-start fixture.
Lecce to win: at 4/1 (Paddy Power), this is the leg that drives the price. There have been 10+ shots on target in five of Lecce's last six Serie A matches.
Danilo Veiga to be shown a card: the right-back has been booked in two of his last three Serie A outings, and Hassane Kamara will test him down that flank.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 35/1 and is as short as 28/1 elsewhere.
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Udinese vs Lecce Talking Points
Set pieces could settle this one. Lecce are joint-top in Serie A for headed goals this season, and defending set pieces is a clear weak spot for Udinese, so every corner and wide free-kick is a live threat. At the other end, more than half of the goals Lecce have conceded in the league this season have come inside the opening half-hour. Udinese like to play with width and attack down the right, so a fast start with Mërgim Vojvoda pushing on could put them in front early. Staying there is the hard part, and that feeds straight into our Udinese vs Lecce best bets.
Udinese vs Lecce Predictions FAQs
When is the Udinese vs Lecce Italian Serie A game?
The match is on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:30 UK time.
Where is Udinese vs Lecce being played?
The match is being played at the Bluenergy Stadium.
What competition is Udinese vs Lecce in?
The match is in Serie A, part of the 2026/2027 season.
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