Serie A Gameweek 8

Udinese 3 - 2 FT Lecce

Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli

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Futmetrix Verdict
73
FT
Sat, Oct 25
Italiano
Udinese
3-2
Lecce
⚡ Intensity 86
⚖️ Balance 35
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 0
Five-goal thriller at the Friuli.

Win Probability

  • Udinese 49%
  • Draw 28%
  • Lecce 22%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Udinese Edge Five-Goal Thriller at the Friuli

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A clinical attacking display at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli saw Udinese withstand a late Lecce resurgence to claim all three points in a high-octane encounter.

The Bianconeri’s Efficient Start

Udinese wasted no time establishing their dominance, showcasing a lethal touch in the final third that caught the visitors off guard. A Balance rating of 3.6 highlights a match where the home side initially dictated terms through sheer efficiency. The breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when J. Karlström converted a chance created by A. Atta. The momentum stayed with the hosts, and K. Davis doubled the lead before the break, again courtesy of Atta’s creative vision. Despite Lecce controlling possession (56%), they struggled to turn their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances during a one-sided first half.

Salentini Resistance and Tactical Shifts

The second half saw a dramatic shift as the Stakes rose for a Lecce side desperate to avoid another defeat in their relegation battle. The comeback trail began in the 59th minute when Medon Berisha fired home to reduce the deficit. This goal transformed the atmosphere, as Lecce began to ramp up the pressure, eventually forcing a total of 9 corners throughout the match. Udinese were forced into a deeper defensive block, relying on their physical presence to weather a storm of crosses and set-pieces as the visitors looked to exploit their superior pass completion rate (80%) in the middle of the pitch.

The Frantic Finale

An Intensity score of 12.8 reflects the breathless nature of the closing stages. Just as Lecce pushed everyone forward for an equaliser, Udinese struck what appeared to be the decisive blow. Substitute Adam Buksa proved his worth by scoring in the 89th minute after being set up by V. Bayo. However, the drama wasn't over; K. Ndri immediately responded for Lecce in the 90th minute following an assist from A. Sala. It set up a nervy period of stoppage time, but Udinese held firm to secure a victory that lifts them to 9th in the table, leaving Lecce to reflect on a spirited but ultimately fruitless fightback.

Key Questions

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

Udinese's early clinical finishing met Lecce's resilient second-half comeback, resulting in three goals during a chaotic final 30 minutes.

How did substitute Medon Berisha change the game?

Berisha’s 59th-minute goal completely altered the momentum, giving Lecce the confidence to dominate possession and pressure the Udinese defence.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
44%
56%
Udinese 44%
Lecce 56%
Shots
8
13
Udinese 8
Lecce 13
Shots on Target
4
3
Udinese 4
Lecce 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.03
0.38
Udinese 1.03
Lecce 0.38
Passes
354
441
Udinese 354
Lecce 441
Pass Accuracy
75%
80%
Udinese 75%
Lecce 80%
Corners
4
9
Udinese 4
Lecce 9
Fouls
12
12
Udinese 12
Lecce 12
Yellow Cards
2
2
Udinese 2
Lecce 2
Red Cards
0
0
Udinese 0
Lecce 0

Match Events

16' ⚽ J. Karlstrom (A. Atta)
Nikola Štulić 🟨 32'
37' ⚽ K. Davis (A. Atta)
41' 🟨 Keinan Davis
Kialonda Gaspar 🟨 45'+1
HT
↓ T. J. Helgason ↑K. Ndri 🔄 46'
46' 🔄 ↓ K. Davis ↑A. Buksa
↓ Tete Morente ↑L. Banda 🔄 46'
M. Berisha ⚽ 59'
60' 🔄 ↓ N. Zaniolo ↑V. Bayo
60' 🔄 ↓ O. Solet ↑N. Bertola
↓ N. Stulic ↑F. Camarda 🔄 66'
76' 🔄 ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑J. Piotrowski
↓ M. Berisha ↑Y. Maleh 🔄 76'
86' 🔄 ↓ A. Zanoli ↑K. Ehizibue
↓ S. Pierotti ↑A. Sala 🔄 86'
89' ⚽ A. Buksa (V. Bayo)
90' 🟨 Adam Buksa
K. Ndri (A. Sala) ⚽ 90'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Udinese

Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Saba Goglichidze
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Christian Kabasele
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Oumar Solet
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Alessandro Zanoli
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Jesper Karlström
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Arthur Atta
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Hassane Kamara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Nicolò Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Keinan Davis
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Răzvan Sava
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolò Bertola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Palma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Zemura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rui Modesto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandi Lovrić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Bayo
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Adam Buksa
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating

Lecce

Goalkeepers
Wladimiro Falcone
SIEVE
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Danilo Veiga
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Kialonda Gaspar
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Tiago Gabriel
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
61%
Duel Win %
Antonino Gallo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ylber Ramadani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Medon Berisha
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8
Rating
Santiago Pierotti
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Þórir Jóhann Helgason
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Nikola Štulić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Christian Früchtl
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jasper Samooja
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Corrie Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamil Siebert
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christ-Owen Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Sala
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
10
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Lassana Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Balthazar Pierret
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kaba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lameck Banda
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Konan N’Dri
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Francesco Camarda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/08/2026 Lecce 2 - 1 Udinese Serie A Stadio Via del Mare
10/25/2025 Udinese 3 - 2 Lecce Serie A Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli
02/21/2025 Lecce 0 - 1 Udinese Serie A Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare
10/05/2024 Udinese 1 - 0 Lecce Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
05/13/2024 Lecce 0 - 2 Udinese Serie A Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare
10/23/2023 Udinese 1 - 1 Lecce Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
04/28/2023 Lecce 1 - 0 Udinese Serie A Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
12/23/2022 Udinese 2 - 0 Lecce Friendlies Clubs Dacia Arena
11/04/2022 Udinese 1 - 1 Lecce Serie A Dacia Arena
07/29/2020 Udinese 1 - 2 Lecce Serie A Dacia Arena
02/08/2026
2 - 1
Serie A Stadio Via del Mare
10/25/2025
3 - 2
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli
02/21/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare
10/05/2024
1 - 0
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
05/13/2024
0 - 2
Serie A Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare
10/23/2023
1 - 1
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
04/28/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Comunale Via del Mare
12/23/2022
2 - 0
Friendlies Clubs Dacia Arena
11/04/2022
1 - 1
Serie A Dacia Arena
07/29/2020
1 - 2
Serie A Dacia Arena
Udinese Win
Lecce Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Napoli 8 18 15 8 +7 WNapoli 3 - 1 Inter (25-10-2025)LTorino 1 - 0 Napoli (18-10-2025)WNapoli 2 - 1 Genoa (05-10-2025)LAC Milan 2 - 1 Napoli (28-09-2025)WNapoli 3 - 2 Pisa (22-09-2025)
2 AS Roma 8 18 8 3 +5 WSassuolo 0 - 1 AS Roma (26-10-2025)LAS Roma 0 - 1 Inter (18-10-2025)WFiorentina 1 - 2 AS Roma (05-10-2025)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-09-2025)WLazio 0 - 1 AS Roma (21-09-2025)
3 AC Milan 8 17 13 6 +7 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Pisa (24-10-2025)WAC Milan 2 - 1 Fiorentina (19-10-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 AC Milan (05-10-2025)WAC Milan 2 - 1 Napoli (28-09-2025)WUdinese 0 - 3 AC Milan (20-09-2025)
4 Inter 8 15 19 11 +8 LNapoli 3 - 1 Inter (25-10-2025)WAS Roma 0 - 1 Inter (18-10-2025)WInter 4 - 1 Cremonese (04-10-2025)WCagliari 0 - 2 Inter (27-09-2025)WInter 2 - 1 Sassuolo (21-09-2025)
5 Bologna 8 14 13 7 +6 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Bologna (26-10-2025)WCagliari 0 - 2 Bologna (19-10-2025)WBologna 4 - 0 Pisa (05-10-2025)DLecce 2 - 2 Bologna (28-09-2025)WBologna 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2025)
6 Como 8 13 9 5 +4 DParma 0 - 0 Como (25-10-2025)WComo 2 - 0 Juventus (19-10-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Como (04-10-2025)DComo 1 - 1 Cremonese (27-09-2025)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Como (21-09-2025)
7 Atalanta 8 12 12 6 +6 DCremonese 1 - 1 Atalanta (25-10-2025)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Lazio (19-10-2025)DAtalanta 1 - 1 Como (04-10-2025)DJuventus 1 - 1 Atalanta (27-09-2025)WTorino 0 - 3 Atalanta (21-09-2025)
8 Juventus 8 12 9 8 +1 LLazio 1 - 0 Juventus (26-10-2025)LComo 2 - 0 Juventus (19-10-2025)DJuventus 0 - 0 AC Milan (05-10-2025)DJuventus 1 - 1 Atalanta (27-09-2025)DHellas Verona 1 - 1 Juventus (20-09-2025)
9 Udinese 8 12 10 12 -2 WUdinese 3 - 2 Lecce (25-10-2025)DCremonese 1 - 1 Udinese (20-10-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Cagliari (05-10-2025)LSassuolo 3 - 1 Udinese (28-09-2025)LUdinese 0 - 3 AC Milan (20-09-2025)
10 Lazio 8 11 11 7 +4 WLazio 1 - 0 Juventus (26-10-2025)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Lazio (19-10-2025)DLazio 3 - 3 Torino (04-10-2025)WGenoa 0 - 3 Lazio (29-09-2025)LLazio 0 - 1 AS Roma (21-09-2025)
11 Cremonese 8 11 9 10 -1 DCremonese 1 - 1 Atalanta (25-10-2025)DCremonese 1 - 1 Udinese (20-10-2025)LInter 4 - 1 Cremonese (04-10-2025)DComo 1 - 1 Cremonese (27-09-2025)DCremonese 0 - 0 Parma (21-09-2025)
12 Torino 8 11 8 14 -6 WTorino 2 - 1 Genoa (26-10-2025)WTorino 1 - 0 Napoli (18-10-2025)DLazio 3 - 3 Torino (04-10-2025)LParma 2 - 1 Torino (29-09-2025)LTorino 0 - 3 Atalanta (21-09-2025)
13 Sassuolo 8 10 8 9 -1 LSassuolo 0 - 1 AS Roma (26-10-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Sassuolo (18-10-2025)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Sassuolo (03-10-2025)WSassuolo 3 - 1 Udinese (28-09-2025)LInter 2 - 1 Sassuolo (21-09-2025)
14 Cagliari 8 9 8 10 -2 DHellas Verona 2 - 2 Cagliari (26-10-2025)LCagliari 0 - 2 Bologna (19-10-2025)DUdinese 1 - 1 Cagliari (05-10-2025)LCagliari 0 - 2 Inter (27-09-2025)WLecce 1 - 2 Cagliari (19-09-2025)
15 Parma 8 7 3 7 -4 DParma 0 - 0 Como (25-10-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Parma (19-10-2025)LParma 0 - 1 Lecce (04-10-2025)WParma 2 - 1 Torino (29-09-2025)DCremonese 0 - 0 Parma (21-09-2025)
16 Lecce 8 6 7 13 -6 LUdinese 3 - 2 Lecce (25-10-2025)DLecce 0 - 0 Sassuolo (18-10-2025)WParma 0 - 1 Lecce (04-10-2025)DLecce 2 - 2 Bologna (28-09-2025)LLecce 1 - 2 Cagliari (19-09-2025)
17 Hellas Verona 8 5 4 11 -7 DHellas Verona 2 - 2 Cagliari (26-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Hellas Verona (18-10-2025)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Sassuolo (03-10-2025)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Hellas Verona (28-09-2025)DHellas Verona 1 - 1 Juventus (20-09-2025)
18 Fiorentina 8 4 7 12 -5 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Bologna (26-10-2025)LAC Milan 2 - 1 Fiorentina (19-10-2025)LFiorentina 1 - 2 AS Roma (05-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Fiorentina (28-09-2025)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Como (21-09-2025)
19 Pisa 8 4 5 12 -7 DAC Milan 2 - 2 Pisa (24-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Hellas Verona (18-10-2025)LBologna 4 - 0 Pisa (05-10-2025)DPisa 0 - 0 Fiorentina (28-09-2025)LNapoli 3 - 2 Pisa (22-09-2025)
20 Genoa 8 3 4 11 -7 LTorino 2 - 1 Genoa (26-10-2025)DGenoa 0 - 0 Parma (19-10-2025)LNapoli 2 - 1 Genoa (05-10-2025)LGenoa 0 - 3 Lazio (29-09-2025)LBologna 2 - 1 Genoa (20-09-2025)

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