Key Facts
- Udinese sits in 15th place with four points, behind Lecce in 13th; a win would allow Kosta Runjaić’s team to move ahead of them.
- Udinese has lost four of its last five games, including a 1-2 loss to Turin despite Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s equalizer; this supports a bet on Lecce or a draw.
- Lecce has failed to score in three of its last five games; combined with Udinese’s offensive struggles, this points toward a bet on “Both Teams to Score: No.”
- Udinese has conceded 11 goals in its last five games; despite its offensive struggles, this supports the riskier bet on a high-scoring game.
- Lecce won the most recent recorded competitive match against Udinese, following a previous victory by Udinese; the more recent win supports a bet on Lecce or a draw.
Match Preview
Udinese Calcio hosts Lecce on Sunday following its fourth consecutive loss in Serie A. This has increased the pressure on Kosta Runjaić. Eusebio Di Francesco’s Lecce sits ahead of Udinese Calcio in the standings but could be overtaken. Lecce won the last recorded competitive match between the two teams 2–1 in February 2026. That’s one reason not to simply take Udinese Calcio’s status as the clear favorite with the bookmakers at face value.
- Date and time: Oct. 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 7)
The betting market clearly favors Udinese Calcio. However, after four league losses, a Lecce win or a draw also looks appealing, even though Lecce has lost both of the listed away games and failed to score in either. On the other hand, both teams have conceded goals in each of their five listed matches. That’s why the riskier bet on “Over 2.5 goals” is also worth considering.
Udinese Calcio Form & Record Check
Udinese Calcio lost its most recent Serie A match 1–2 at Turin, even though Jurgen Ekkelenkamp had temporarily equalized. Before Turin’s winning goal, Maduka Okoye and Nicolò Bertola collided. This fateful moment marks a streak of four league losses, making a bet on a Lecce win or a draw an interesting option. Udinese’s previous 0-1 loss to Cagliari also points toward “Both Teams to Score: No.”
In Runjaić’s projected attacking lineup, Keinan Davis plays ahead of Ekkelenkamp. Behind them, Unai Gómez or Giorgi Chakvetadze could get the start. Thus, “Over 2.5 Goals” remains a plausible option despite the absences.
Lecce Form & Record Check
Lecce’s most recent Serie A loss, a 1-2 defeat to Bologna, reinforced concerns about defensive focus that had already been voiced in local media. Amar Fatah briefly equalized before Bologna regained the lead. Additionally, Di Francesco’s team failed to score in both of the listed away league matches and lost both. This argues against an away win, but makes “Both Teams to Score: No” an obvious bet.
Omri Gandelman played for 11 minutes against Bologna and is therefore a possible option in midfield. Fatah could feature in the attack once again. Lecce has conceded goals in all five of the listed Serie A matches, including the 3-2 win over AC Monza. This defensive weakness points toward “Over 2.5 Goals,” even though Lecce’s scoring drought on the road makes the bet riskier.
Udinese Calcio – Lecce Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the 14 recorded competitive matches between the two teams, Udinese Calcio has won eight times and Lecce four times, with two draws. This points to the favorite on the betting market, but recent results put that advantage into perspective: Lecce won 2–1 in February 2026, after Udinese Calcio had won 3–2 in October 2025. Lecce’s most recent recorded competitive win is therefore an argument for betting on Lecce or a draw.
Udinese Calcio has scored in each of the last six recorded competitive matches between the two teams. For the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet, Lecce would therefore likely have to go scoreless. However, in the recorded matches from February 2026 and October 2025, both teams scored, which is a clear risk for this bet. Those two games also suggest there will be more than 2.5 goals. However, due to Udinese Calcio’s offensive absences, this bet is even riskier.
