Series A
6:45 p.mApril 27, 2026
Regular season – 34
Olympic Stadium
Referee: Kevin Bonacina, Italy
Lacius
Udinese
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1.25
Expected Goals (xG)
1.91
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
399 (88%)
Accurate passes
466 (91%)
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40
G
Maduka Okoye
6.2
28
d
Oumar Solet
6.7
27
d
Christian Kabasele
6.3
31
d
Thomas Kristensen (C)
6.6
11
M
Hassane Kamara
6.6
M
Arthur Atta
86′
90+3′
24
M
Jakub Piotrowski
6.6
M
Kingsley Ehizibue
18′
F
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
18′
10
F
Nicolò Zaniolo
6.9
7
F
Idrissa Gueye
6.3
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Lazio and Udinese put on a thrilling six-goal display at the Stadio Olimpico, with Arthur Atta’s late heroics earning Udinese a dramatic equalizer after the home side hit back in the second half.
Both sides arrived in Rome in mixed form. Lazio are ninth in Serie A with 47 points from 33 games, boosted by recent wins. Udinese are in 11th place with 43 points, looking for consistency after a string of mixed results. Both teams needed points to strengthen their positions in mid-table.
Udinese struck first when Kingsley Ehizibue fired past the Lazio defense in the 18th minute. The visitors’ early intensity caught the home side off guard. Lazio controlled possession but struggled to create clear chances in the early stages.
The home team pressed for an equalizer but the Udinese defense held firm. Lazio’s passing accuracy reached 88 percent, but managed just five shots on target from 12 total attempts. Udinese maintained their lead through disciplined defense and quick transitions.
Half-time arrived with Udinese ahead despite Lazio’s dominance in possession. The hosts had to convert their control on specific occasions. Tactical adjustments seemed inevitable after a frustrating first 45 minutes.
Lazio emerged with renewed purpose after the break. Luca Pellegrini equalized in the 50th minute and woke up the home crowd. The momentum shifted dramatically towards the faithful at the Estadio Olimpico.
Pedro doubled Lazio’s lead in the 80th minute with a composed finish. The home side seemed to have taken control and were heading for victory. However, Udinese refused to give up.
Arthur Atta scored two goals in quick succession to turn the game around. He scored in the 86th minute, then again in the 90th+3rd minute to put Udinese ahead. The resistance of the visiting team was extraordinary.
Daniel Maldini provided the final twist in the 90+5th minute, rescuing a point for Lazio with a late draw. The game ended 3-3 after an absorbing game. Both teams showed offensive quality but defensive vulnerabilities.
Statistically, Udinese created more chances with 1.91 expected goals compared to Lazio’s 1.25. The visitors registered seven shots on goal from a total of 16 attempts. Lazio managed five goals from 12 shots despite controlling 47 percent of possession.
The tie keeps Lazio ninth with 48 points. Udinese rises to 44 points but remains eleventh. Both teams need to regain momentum heading into the final weeks of the season.
