ROME (Interstat) — Lazio hosts Udinese on Monday, April 27, in a Serie A matchup at Stadio Olimpico, with both teams looking to build momentum in the Italian top flight.

The game comes after a 1-1 draw between the sides on Dec. 27 in Udine. Lazio enters the contest on a high following a 2-0 victory at Napoli on April 18, a result that snapped a two-match winless streak. Before that, the Biancocelesti lost 1-0 at Fiorentina on April 13 after a 4-0 demolition of Empoli on April 11. Lazio’s overall form has been uneven, with draws against Parma (1-1 on April 4) and Lecce (3-3 on March 7) mixed with wins over Bologna (2-0), AC Milan (1-0) and Sassuolo (2-1). Losses to Torino (2-0 on March 1) and Fiorentina have kept Lazio from climbing higher in the standings. The team’s coming schedule includes a trip to US Cremonese on May 4 and two matches against Inter Milan on May 9 and May 13.

Udinese, meanwhile, seeks to rebound after a 1-0 home loss to Parma on April 18. That defeat ended a brief resurgence fueled by a 1-0 win at Atalanta on April 14 and a stunning 3-0 victory at AC Milan on April 11. Before that, Udinese played three consecutive scoreless draws: 0-0 at Napoli and Como both on April 6, and a 0-0 at Salernitana on March 28. Coach Kosta Runjaić’s side has struggled for consistency, with notable wins over Genoa (2-0 on March 20) and Fiorentina (3-0 on March 2) offset by losses to Juventus (1-0) and Salernitana (1-0). The Friulani’s next two matches are against Torino at home on May 2 and at Cagliari on May 9.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, mirroring the result from December. Both teams have shown defensive resilience at times but lack the offensive firepower to consistently put games away. Lazio will aim to capitalize on home support, while Udinese hopes to replicate its recent road success against top sides like Milan and Atalanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time.