The Matchday 17 clash in Serie A between Fiorentina and Udinese will take place on December 23 at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence. Fiorentina vs. Udinese: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Matteo Marchenaro (Italy)
Matches – 17 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 35%.
Predicted lineups for Fiorentina vs. Udinese
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): David de Gea – Dodo, Pietro Comuzzo, Luca Ranieri, Robin Gosens – Danilo Cataldi, Yacine Adli – Andrea Colpani, Lucas Beltran, Albert Gudmundsson – Moise Kean.
Udinese (3-5-2): Răzvan Sava – Jaka Bijol, Lautaro Giannetti, Thomas Kristensen – Kingsley Ehizibue, Jesper Karlström, Sandi Lovric, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Jordan Zemura – Lorenzo Lucca, Florian Thauvin.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.
Fiorentina
In the last round, Raffaele Palladino's side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Bologna. As a result, Fiorentina ended their eight-match winning streak in the league and failed to score for only the third time in their last 21 Serie A matches. The team has 31 points and holds the fourth position in the standings, trailing leaders Atalanta by six points. Notably, the club, along with Napoli, leads the current championship in goals conceded (11 each).
Midfielder Edoardo Bove will not play due to health reasons. Defender Dodo will miss the match due to suspension.
- The team is unbeaten in their last 11 home matches in Serie A (7 wins, 4 draws).
- Both teams scored in 13 of the club's last 15 home league games.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Fiorentina's last 10 home Serie A matches.
Udinese
Kosta Runjaić's side lost 1-3 at home to Napoli in the last round. This defeat was their fifth in the last seven league matches. Additionally, the team conceded more than two goals for the fourth time this Serie A season. The club has 20 points and occupies the ninth spot in the standings. Notably, Udinese has conceded more goals in away matches this season (14) than all but four teams.
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and midfielder Sandi Lovric will not play due to injuries.
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 6 away matches in Serie A (1 draw, 4 losses).
- Both teams scored in 6 of the team's last 8 away league matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Udinese's last 7 away Serie A matches.
Fiorentina vs. Udinese: Match Prediction
Fiorentina's success in the first half of this Serie A season can be attributed primarily to their strong home performances. In the current championship, the team has only failed to win two home matches and is on a five-match winning streak at home. During this run, Raffaele Palladino's side defeated opponents such as Lazio (2-1), Milan (2-1), and Roma (5-1).
Udinese has been inconsistent on the road this season, alternating between good performances and defeats. In their last six away matches, the club lost four times, including a defeat to Venezia, who have only two wins in the current championship. During this period, Kosta Runjaić's side managed to earn points only against Monza (2-1) and Empoli (1-1).
I believe the hosts will not allow Udinese to take any points, so my prediction: Fiorentina to win
