On Monday, May 13, in Italy’s Serie A Match Day 36, two teams from the lower end of the league table, Lecce and Udinese, will face each other, with the team from Udine giving everything in their pursuit to avoid relegation
Udinese finds itself in the relegation zone, ranked 18th, and desperately needs to gather points in their remaining matches to avoid relegation. Their performance has been disappointing, with no victories seen for over two months. Udinese’s attack has been underwhelming, creating few opportunities and averaging less than one goal per game in their last eight matches.
Lecce, although not having a standout season, appears more solid in comparison to Udinese – they win more often than they lose. Not only has Lecce performed well against lower-ranked teams, but they have also managed to secure results against top-tier teams like Roma, with a draw against the Romans speaking volumes about their capabilities.
Head-to-Head Overview (last 5 games)
Lecce: 2 wins
Udinese: 1 win
Draws: 2
Spotlight on Maduka Okoye
Since December 2023, Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been a consistent presence in Udinese’s goal. Out of 18 Serie A matches, he has managed to keep clean sheets three times, which is commendable given the team’s overall struggles. Thanks to Okoye’s efforts, Udinese concedes just over one goal per game on average. With crucial matches ahead, Udinese is expected to do everything possible to keep their goal secure and seek victories in their remaining games.
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Betting tip
Bookmakers at 1xbet offer odds of 3.1 for Udinese to keep a clean sheet and 2.865 for an away victory. As both teams prepare for their crucial encounter, the stakes are high, and all eyes will be on how both teams strategize for this pivotal match.
