Fiorentina’s outstanding performances this season have propelled the team up the Serie A standings to the point where making a push for the Champions League spots is not just a dream, but a tangible reality. With fierce competition for these coveted positions, minimizing mistakes has become crucial. For Fiorentina, securing three points against Udinese is essential, but the visitors, comfortably situated in mid-table, should not be underestimated.
Fiorentina Team News
December has been challenging for Fiorentina, as the team has struggled to maintain their winning form. The statistics tell the story – I Viola triumphed in 10 of their 11 matches in October and November, across all competitions. However, December has seen setbacks, with Fiorentina eliminated from the Coppa Italia by Empoli and suffering a loss to Bologna in Serie A. On a positive note, Fiorentina’s performances at the Artemio Franchi have remained strong, having won their last five Serie A home fixtures. Raffaele Palladino is well aware of this and will be determined to continue his team’s impressive home form, which has been crucial in their pursuit of a top spot.
Udinese Team News
While Udinese’s away form has been far from impressive, they head to Florence buoyed by two relatively successful recent trips, securing three points against Monza and earning a draw with Empoli. Historically, however, Le Zebrette have struggled at Fiorentina, and this trend is further underscored by their poor away results this season—five losses in their last seven away matches. Equally concerning is Udinese’s overall form, with just one win and six losses in their last eight games. Considering they were atop the table after matchday 4 and are now in 12th place, it’s clear that their decline has been sharp and significant.
Head-to-Head-Games
H2H results across the last 5 meetings between these sides are evenly split – 2 wins for Fiorentina and Udinese with the remaining game being a draw. Udinese have also failed to win any of their last 3 encounters with Fiorentina. I Viola have collected more home wins against Udinese than any other team since the team returned to Italy’s top flight in the 2004/05 season.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ACF Fiorentina | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 31 | WWWWL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Udinese Calcio | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 20 | LDLWL |
Fiorentina – Udinese Betting Prediction
My prediction for this game is a Fiorentina victory. Despite their struggles in December, the team has maintained strong home performances, making them a formidable force at the Artemio Franchi. Historically, Udinese has been a favourable opponent for Fiorentina, and when factoring in Udinese’s ongoing struggles with form, the odds tilt even further in the hosts’ favour. Le Zebrette’s recent results have been disappointing, reflecting their tough run of form. Given these factors, I’m confident that Fiorentina will secure the win here.
Betting Tip: Fiorentina To Win
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Odds: 1.66
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