Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Lazio and Udinese square off against each other at Stadio Olimpico in the closing match of the Serie A round 28. The Biancocelesti aim to recover from the Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, but given their three-game losing run in all competitions, home win should not be considered. Midfielder Danilo Cataldi is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Adam Marusic, Luca Pellegrini, and Matteo Guendouzi are banned for the match.
The Zebrette, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Salernitana. As the visitors are desperate to escape the danger zone, we predict that they are going to emerge triumphant in Monday’s clash. As for the visiting side, defender Festy Ebosele serves a one-game ban, while midfielder Walace is out of contention due to the accumulation of yellow cards. Both Gerard Deulofeu and Enzo Ebosse remain in the treatment room.
Highlighted Player (Elseid Hysaj):
Born on 2nd February 1994, Elseid Hysaj is an Albanian defender who has spent his entire professional career in Italian Serie A and he is predicted a bright future in the game. Empoli scouts spotted his talent while he was playing for Shodra youth sides, and after three years in the youth team, the full-back was promoted to the first team set up.
Hysaj performed really well in his first three years as a first team regular, helping the Azzurri gain promotion to the top fight in the process. One season in Serie A proved enough for the right-sided defender to secure a big club move as he joined Napoli in the summer of 2015 and immediately nailed down a regular starting berth.
Capable of doing dirty defensive work as well as making forward runs, Hysaj is a modern full-back, who is destined for big things. The talented footballer is already a key member of the Albania national team and he will represent the country at the Euro 2016 finals.
Highlighted Team (Udinese):
Udinese Calcio was founded in 1986 as a part of the Societa Udinesedi Ginnastica. Until the season 1929 the club from Udine was playing in the regional divisions of Italy. In the year 1929 the club was allowed to participate in the Serie B (second highest Italian football division). In 1950 Udinese managed to reach the Serie A. After 5 years the club got downgraded back to the Serie A. After a hectic period Udinese managed to stay in the Serie A since 1995. The best performance of Udinese was in the season 1954/1955 where the club from Udine managed to end second on the table.
The only prizes that Udinese won are the Serie B title, Serie C title and the UEFA Intertoto Cup. Currently Udinese is playing their games in the Stadio Friuli. The most known nicknames for the club are Bianconeri and Zebrette.
Some very known players have ever played for Udinese such as: Bierhoff, Amoroso, Di Natale, Alexis SAnhez and Dino Zoff.