Lazio claim a 2-1 victory over Udinese at Stadio Friuli.

The Serie A encounter between Udinese and Lazio unfolded on 7 September 2026 under the floodlights of Stadio Friuli in Udine. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, with the home crowd hoping for a positive result and the visitors aiming to extend their momentum in the early part of the season.

How it unfolded

The game opened with a disciplined but physical tone, as Udinese’s Jakub Piotrowski was shown a yellow card in the 13th minute for a bad foul. Ten minutes later, Lennon Miller received a similar booking for a bad foul, signalling Udinese’s early defensive caution. Lazio’s Gustav Isaksen was cautioned in the 25th minute, his yellow card coming without a detailed reason in the match report.

Just before the half-time break, Jesper Karlström added his name to the booking list, receiving a yellow card in stoppage time of the first half (45'+3") for a bad foul. The same moment proved decisive for the hosts: in the 49th minute Karlström unleashed a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, finding the bottom left corner to give Udinese a 1-0 lead. The goal was set up by Keinan Davis, whose assist created the space Karlström needed to strike.

The second half began with Udinese still in the lead, but the match remained tightly contested. In the 67th minute, Bayo Youssouf was booked for a bad foul, reducing Udinese’s numerical discipline on the pitch. Lazio responded swiftly; Davide Frattesi equalised in the 75th minute with a close-range finish after a precise pass from Mattia Zaccagni, restoring parity at 1-1.

As the game entered its final stages, Udinese’s Nicolò Bertola was shown a yellow card in the 84th minute for a handball, leaving the hosts with five cautions. The decisive blow came two minutes later when Albert Gudmundsson headed home from the centre of the box in the 88th minute, converting a cross delivered by Danilho Doekhi. The header found the top left corner, sealing a 2-1 win for Lazio.

Standout performers

  • Jesper Karlström (Udinese) – scored the opening goal in the 49th minute and was directly involved in the early rhythm of the match.
  • Davide Frattesi (Lazio) – provided the equaliser with a close-range finish in the 75th minute, assisted by Mattia Zaccagni.
  • Albert Gudmundsson (Lazio) – netted the winning goal in the 88th minute, heading Danilho Doekhi’s cross into the top left corner.

Match facts

  • Final score: Udinese 1-2 Lazio
  • Scorers: Jesper Karlström (49') – Udinese; Davide Frattesi (75') – Lazio; Albert Gudmundsson (88') – Lazio
  • Assists: Keinan Davis (49'), Mattia Zaccagni (75'), Danilho Doekhi (88')
  • Bookings:
    • Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) – 13'
    • Lennon Miller (Udinese) – 23'
    • Gustav Isaksen (Lazio) – 25'
    • Jesper Karlström (Udinese) – 45'+3'
    • Bayo Youssouf (Udinese) – 67'
    • Nicolò Bertola (Udinese) – 84'
  • Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine

What it means

The 2-1 away win gives Lazio three points and a positive boost after a tightly contested match, while Udinese return home with a single point after conceding twice in the closing stages. Both clubs can now reflect on the performances that shaped the result as the Serie A season progresses.