Udinese vs Lecce Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Udinese vs Lecce Game Preview

Udinese host Lecce at Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday with both sides looking for answers. Udinese come in as the moneyline favorite for this one.

Udinese sit 15th in the standings under Kosta Runjaic. They have scraped together just four points so far, and the home crowd will want a reaction.

Lecce sit 13th under Eusebio Di Francesco, just above their hosts. Their style is aggressive and direct, built on long balls and plenty of crosses, so expect a physical game.

Udinese own the previous meetings with four wins to Lecce's one, plus a single tie. So the hosts have history on their side as well as the market.

Udinese vs Lecce Recent Results

Udinese are in a real slump. They have lost their last 4 Serie A games, and they were level at halftime in every one of those defeats. That says as much about their nerve as their tactics. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is still the bright spot, finding a goal or an assist 4 times across his last 6 Serie A appearances.

Lecce's games have been wide open lately, with over 2.5 goals in each of their last 3 Serie A outings. The downside is a back line that keeps getting carved up. They have conceded at least two goals in their last 3 Serie A games, which hands this Udinese attack a real opening.

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

Kosta Runjaic has to cope without Idrissa Gueye, Nicolò Zaniolo and Vakoun Bayo, while Jakub Piotrowski and Alessandro Zanoli are doubtful. The probable XI sticks with a 3-4-2-1, and the Udinese vs Lecce lineups hinge on the home attack, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Giorgi Chakvetadze working behind Keinan Davis.

Lecce

Eusebio Di Francesco has a fitness check on Medon Berisha, Elijah Scott and Ivan Ilic, who are all doubtful. The probable 4-3-3 has Lassana Coulibaly driving the midfield, with Santiago Pierotti and Joël Monteiro on either side of striker Willem Geubbels.

Udinese vs Lecce Predicted Lineup

Udinese

Formation: 3-4-2-1

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

Lecce

Formation: 4-3-3

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

Udinese vs Lecce Key Stats & Game Facts

• Lecce have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 games against Udinese in Serie A.
• There have been 27+ shots taken in 6 of Udinese's last 6 games in Serie A.
• Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances in Serie A.
• There have been 10+ shots on target in 5 of Lecce's last 6 games in Serie A.
• Kialonda Gaspar has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Udinese in Serie A.

Udinese vs Lecce Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Udinese vs Lecce prediction is a 2-2 tie. Udinese are the moneyline favorite, and they have scored in 17 of their 18 home Serie A games against Lecce, so goals from the hosts are a fair starting point. The problem is at the other end. Attacking set pieces are a genuine Lecce strength and defending them is a clear Udinese weakness, which is how the visitors keep pace in a messy, back-and-forth game.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game. This is the top play among our Udinese vs Lecce best picks, in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projections put this game at about three total goals with a 58% implied probability on the over, and Lecce keep turning games into shootouts.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides are expected to find the net. We're taking Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections put it at a 58.6% implied probability, and neither defense gives us any reason to argue, with Udinese's back line leaking goals throughout this losing run.

Udinese vs Lecce Same Game Parlay

Our Udinese vs Lecce same game parlay picks pair two player props with a swing at the underdog on the Moneyline and a card for a Lecce defender.

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp Over 1.5 in the Player Shots market. He has attempted at least two shots in each of his last 6 Serie A outings, and everything in this attack runs through him.

Lennon Miller Over 1.5 in the Player Fouls market. He has committed at least two fouls in every one of his last 5 Serie A appearances, a steady habit worth backing.

Lecce on the Moneyline. They sit above Udinese in the standings, and a home side that struggles to protect a lead makes the underdog a live angle here.

Danilo Veiga in the To Be Shown A Card market. The Lecce right back has picked up a card in 2 of his past 3 Serie A games, and he plays for an aggressive side.

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Udinese vs Lecce Talking Points

The first half hour could decide this one. Lecce have conceded a league-high seven goals in the opening half hour of games this season, so Udinese, who love to play with width and send in crosses, need to come out swinging. At the other end, Lecce are tied for the league lead in headed goals, which spells trouble for a home side that struggles in the air on dead balls. The individual battle to watch is Keinan Davis against center backs Tiago Gabriel and Jamil Siebert, with aerial duels and physical hold-up play deciding who controls the middle of the field.

Udinese vs Lecce Predictions FAQs

What is the prediction for Udinese vs Lecce?

The prediction points to a hard-fought game with competitive duels in central midfield and goals at both ends. Udinese have found the net in 17 of their 18 home Serie A games against Lecce.

When is the Udinese vs Lecce kickoff?

Kickoff is at 6:30 AM ET / 3:30 AM PT on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Where is Udinese vs Lecce being played?

The game is being played at Bluenergy Stadium.

What formations are expected for Udinese vs Lecce?

Udinese are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and Lecce in a 4-3-3, based on probable lineups. Udinese are without Idrissa Gueye, Nicolò Zaniolo and Vakoun Bayo through injury.

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