Match Overview
In this upcoming Serie A match, Udinese will face off against Napoli at the Bluenergy Stadium. The match is scheduled to take place on December 14th and is part of the regular season – Matchday 16. According to the odds, Napoli enters as the favorite with a winning probability of 1.83, while Udinese has odds of 4.97 for a victory.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in recent years. Looking back at their previous encounters, we can see that they have had some high-scoring matches with three or more goals being scored quite often. However, it’s worth noting that their most recent clash ended in a draw with both teams scoring one goal each.
Team Form: Udinese
Udinese have been having a mixed time of the season after winning 6 matches, drawing 2 and losing 7 times in 15 games played so far in Serie A this season. Currently sitting 9th in the league table with 20 points and a goal difference of minus sixteen (-4), Udinese need to improve if they want to climb up the table.
Their latest match was against Monza where they secured a narrow 2-1 victory away from home thanks to goals from Lorenzo Lucca and Jaka Bijol.
Team Form: Napoli
Napoli have also had mixed results of late, winning two of their last six away games in all competitions. They currently sit 2nd in the Serie A standings with 32 points and a positive goal difference (+11). In their last game against Lazio, Napoli suffered a disappointing defeat, conceding an early goal that eventually led to them losing the match by a score of 0-1.
Key Players Spotlight
For Udinese, Florian Thauvin has been a standout player in recent matches. The attacker has contributed six goals and four assists this season, making him one to watch out for in the upcoming match. On the other hand, Napoli’s Matteo Politano has also been impressive with nine goals and six assists so far.
Statistical Insights
Looking at their recent performances, both teams have struggled defensively. Udinese has conceded eleven goals in their last six matches while Napoli has let in eight goals during the same period. This suggests that there could be opportunities for both sides to find the back of the net.
Furthermore, considering Udinese’s poor home form and Napoli’s relatively strong away record (seven wins from nineteen games), it seems likely that Napoli will dominate possession and create more scoring chances throughout the game.
Match Prediction: Udinese vs Napoli
Based on their current form and statistical analysis, it is predicted that Napoli will come out on top in this encounter against Udinese. With their stronger squad depth and better away performance compared to Udinese’s struggles at home, we expect an entertaining match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Udinese 1 – 3 Napoli
