Udinese 0-3 Lecce: result and AI prediction

Udinese – Lecce, Serie A, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Bluenergy Stadium

Udinese is #15 in the table (4 pts) and Lecce #13 (6 pts). Udinese has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Udinese 4, draws 1, Lecce 1. Their last meeting, on February 8, 2026, ended Lecce 2-1 Udinese. Absent for Udinese: J. Abankwah, V. Bayo, I. Gueye +3. Absent for Lecce: I. Ilic, M. Berisha, N. Stulic.

Udinese

Final score0 - 3

Lecce

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a pressure match between two sides looking to stop damaging league runs. Udinese have home advantage and receive a major lift from Davis being fit enough to start, but their depleted forward options leave little margin if the game turns against them. Lecce bring several forwards and will press with intent, yet Ilic’s absence weakens their midfield continuity. Expect a tense opening, physical duels around Davis, and decisive moments after turnovers or dead balls.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record broadly favours Udinese, with their home meetings particularly productive. Lecce’s victory in the latest league meeting is a reminder that this pairing has not been one-sided.

Injuries and absences

Udinese’s confirmed absences remove Zaniolo’s attacking craft and leave Runjaic short of alternative centre-forward profiles, increasing the importance of Davis staying effective. Lecce lose Ilic’s midfield continuity, while Štulić’s inclusion in the official squad gives Di Francesco an additional attacking option.

Form (last 5)

UdineseLeague position #15 · 4 ptsL L L

LecceLeague position #13 · 6 ptsW L L

Udinese vs Lecce stats

	Udinese	Lecce
Played	6	6
Goals scored	9	6
Goals conceded	13	12
Clean sheets	0	1

Last meetings

2026-02-08Lecce 2-1 Udinese
2025-10-25Udinese 3-2 Lecce
2025-02-21Lecce 0-1 Udinese
2024-10-05Udinese 1-0 Lecce
2024-05-13Lecce 0-2 Udinese
2023-10-23Udinese 1-1 Lecce

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