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.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Udinese has been struggling recently, having won only one out of their last six matches across all competitions. Their form at home hasn’t been much better either, managing just one win from nineteen games played so far in Serie A this season. Currently positioned fifteenth in the league standings with thirty-seven points and a negative goal difference of sixteen (-16), Udinese needs 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.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Napoli has also experienced mixed results lately, winning two out of their last six matches away from home across all competitions. They currently sit tenth in Serie A standings with fifty-three points and a positive goal difference (+7). In their most recent game against Lazio, Napoli suffered a disappointing defeat by conceding an early goal which ultimately led them to lose 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: Local Team vs. Away Team
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.
Prediction: Udinese 1 – 3 Napoli
