The last two direct clashes resulted in as many 1-1 draws. Last season with the signatures of Thauvin in the 49th minute (on a penalty) and Piccoli in the 83rd minute. In 2022-2023 with the centers of Colombo in the 33rd minute and Beto in the 68th minute. Previously there had been two successes, always with a score of 2-1. In 2019-2020 in favor of the guests: Samir in the 36th minute, penalty by Mancosu in the 40th minute, Lapadula in the 81st minute. In 2011-2012 to the advantage of the locals: Pazienza in the 2nd minute, Di Michele in the 26th minute, Di Natale in the 36th minute.
In short, it is parity in the recent past.
Overall, in the 22 matches played between Serie A and the second division, the Bianconeri have the advantage over the Giallorossi: 14-3 for wins, with 5 draws, 42-19 for goals.
Udinese has overtaken Lecce in the standings. Because the Friulians count 10 points (3W – 1X – 2P with 9GF and 10GS), of which 6 at home (2W – 0X – 1P with 5GF and 4GS). While the Apulians are at 5 (1W – 2X – 3P with 3GF and 11GS), only 1 away (0W – 1X – 2P with 0GF and 5GS).
The last external center for the ex Gotti’s boys? 366 minutes of play have passed (excluding stoppage time). It was May 5th and Krstovic clocked in in Cagliari.
The Montenegrin striker is one of the two Salento scorers in this tournament (the other is Dorgu). A figure that makes the Lecce team the smallest goal-scoring team in the 2024-2025 Serie A. Not a good business card to show up in Udine tomorrow afternoon (kick-off at 3pm)…
Watch out for Lucca who has significantly improved their goal/match average, dropping to 1 goal every 2 games in this start to Serie A.
DIRECT COMPARISONS IN UDINE (SERIES A AND SERIES B)
22 matches played
14 Udinese victories
5 draws
3 victories Lecce
42 goals scored Udinese
19 goals scored Lecce
FIRST CHALLENGE IN UDINE (SERIES B)
Udinese-Lecce 3-1, 27th matchday 1930/1931
LAST CHALLENGE IN UDINE (SERIES A)
Udinese-Lecce 1-1, 9th matchday 2023/2024