Lecce – Udinese

Udinese to pick up points in away fixture

Last weekend, Lecce extended their unbeaten streak to eight meetings. In that span, the team scored just one point. It happened in matchday 30 against Sampdoria. The encounter with the last club of the championship ended with a 1-1 draw. In the last Sunday afternoon, the first leg of the season, Sampdoria and Sampdoria's side were the only sides in the competition to score a goal. Last Sunday, Wolves faced Milan. Although Marco Baroni's side created some good chances, they conceded yet again. This time Lecce conceded twice and failed to reply. This whole series is taking the team closer to the relegation zone. After Verona's success, the gap to the Giallorossi has narrowed to just two points. Next on the schedule, Baroni's side have games against La Spezia, Monza and Hellas. It is crucial for the team to pick up points against their direct rivals. Udinese rehabilitate themselves after a shock defeat at the hands of Roma. The Friuli conceded three goals from Roma, but scored as many against Cremonese in their last game. Andrea Sottile's men, Samardzic, Perez and Saxess, made the final scoreline in the first half. This win was vital for a team that can't seem to find any stability. At the very least, it will have a great effect on the players' mood after losing to Roma. It's worth mentioning that Beto is back on the pitch. Back from injury, but Saxess and Pafundi have been added to the sickbay in his place. Lecce have only two wins in 15 meetings at the Via del Mare. Only Sampdoria and Cremonese have a worse home record. At the same time, Udinese have lost seven of their 16 away games. On six occasions, they have lost to relegated opponents. The only exception is the encounter against Torino. Their last two away losses should not cast any doubt on the Friuli. "The Bianconeri showed their mettle against Cremonese. Andrea Sottile's side must not concede in this encounter. Lecce will defer the question of keeping their place until the face-off with their main rivals.