Lazio StartXI: 4-3-3
Ivan Provedel; Manuel Lazzari; Mario Gila Fuentes; Alessio Romagnoli; Elseid Hysaj; Matías Vecino; Danilo Cataldi; Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson; Ciro Immobile; Mattia Zaccagni
Udinese StartXI: 3-5-2
Maduka Okoye; João Ferreira; Lautaro Giannetti; Nehuén Pérez; Roberto Pereyra; Sandi Lovrić; Oier Zarraga; Martín Payero; Hassane Kamara; Florian Thauvin; Lorenzo Lucca
As the first half drew to a close, the scoreboard remained deadlocked at 0-0, indicating a tightly contested match. Examining Udinese's tactical setup of 3-5-2, it's evident that their strategic plans are yielding results on the field. Udinese's approach has been predominantly defensive, opting for counterattacks to catch Lazio off guard, a tactic proving effective thus far. Despite Lazio's dominance in ball possession, they have failed to register any shots on target due to Udinese's resolute defensive efforts, denying them any clear scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Udinese has managed to create three goal-scoring chances of their own.
The game hangs in the balance, with Udinese poised to snatch victory if Lazio fails to remain vigilant against their organized defensive play. Despite Lazio's control of the midfield, Udinese's persistent counterattacks continue to apply pressure, complicating Lazio's attempts to break the deadlock. The second half promises to be intriguing, as Lazio may seek to adapt their approach, although it remains doubtful whether any tactical adjustments can disrupt Udinese's disciplined defensive strategy.