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08.05. (Sun) 15:00 Udinese - Lazio



DID YOU KNOW?

* Udinese have slumped to four defeats in their last five games.

* Antonio Di Natale has scored eight times against Lazio in his Serie A career.

* Samir Handanovic has saved five penalties this season.

* Udinese have conceded 12 goals in their last five encounters.

* Lazio have only one win in their last four matches away from the Stadio Olimpico.

* The capital city club have not played out a draw in their last 11 games.

* Lazio have scored eight goals in their last three encounters on the road.

* Five Lazio players have been sent off in the last seven matches.

PROBABLE LINE-UPS

Udinese (3-5-2)
Handanovic; Benatia, Zapata, Angella; Abdi, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero; Sanchez, Di Natale

Alexis Sanchez has recovered in time from his injury and should feature up front with Antonio Di Natale. Gabriele Angella will fill in for the suspended Maurizio Domizzi while Almen Abdi will replace the banned Gokhan Inler.
Lazio (4-4-2)
Muslera; Lichtsteiner, Biava, Dias, Garrido; Hernanes, Brocchi, Matuzalem, Bresciano; Floccari, Zarate
Lazio coach Edy Reja will have to make do without key midfielders Cristian Ledesma and Stefano Mauri who are suspended.
Prediction
Both teams need to win this match as the race for the final Champions League spot heads into the final straight. There were plenty of goals in the first encounter of the season and another high-scoring affair seems likely.
Udinese 2-2 Lazio