The Matchday 29 encounter in Serie A between Udinese and Verona will take place on March 15 at the Friuli Stadium. Udinese vs. Verona: prediction, betting odds, and statistics.
Udinese
Following three consecutive victories in Serie A, the team drew 1-1 with Lazio in the previous round. Udinese's unbeaten streak in the league has now extended to six matches (four wins, two draws). This successful run has lifted the club to 10th place in the standings, although they remain 10 points adrift of the European competition spots. Notably, this current unbeaten streak is the team's longest in Italy's top flight since September 2024. Additionally, Udinese has been more successful at home, earning 23 points this Serie A season compared to 17 on the road.
- The club's scoring streak in the Italian championship spans eight matches.
- Udinese's winning home run in this tournament stands at three matches, with the last two won without conceding.
- No more than two goals were scored in four of the team's last five Serie A fixtures.
Predicted lineup for Udinese (3-5-2)
Maduka Okoye – Thomas Kristensen, Jaka Bijol, Umar Sole – Kingsley Ehizibue, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Sandi Lovric, Hassane Kamara – Lorenzo Lucca, Florian Thauvin.
Verona
In contrast, Verona suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Italian championship, losing 1-2 to Bologna in their previous match. Furthermore, the club has lost four out of their last five Serie A encounters, with just one win. It's important to note that Verona has the league's most fragile defense, having conceded 58 goals this season. They also share the highest number of losses in the current Serie A campaign with Monza (18). Interestingly, the team has earned the same number of points at home and away in this championship (13). In the standings, Verona occupies 15th place, with a four-point cushion above the relegation zone.
- At least one opponent failed to score in eight of Verona's last 10 Serie A matches.
- No more than two goals were scored in the club's last five away games in the league.
- Verona won with a handicap of (+1.5) in six of their last eight away matches in Italy's top division.
Predicted lineup for Verona (3-4-3)
Lorenzo Montipo – Diego Coppola, Pawel Dawidowicz, Nicolas Valentini – Jackson Tchatchoua, Cheick Niasse, Ondrej Duda, Domagoj Bradaric – Antoine Bernede, Tomas Suslov, Amin Sarr.
Match Prediction for Udinese vs. Verona
Bookmakers see little intrigue in the upcoming match, making the hosts clear favorites, a sentiment hard to dispute given Udinese's current excellent form. The club was close to defeating Lazio in Rome last round, a venue known for its difficulty. Before that, they secured three consecutive league victories. At home, Udinese has won their last three Serie A matches.
On the other hand, Verona has lost four of their last five Serie A games. Overall, the team is having a weak season in Italy's top championship. Their unreliable defense has already conceded 58 goals this Serie A season, 10 more than the nearest rival. It's unlikely that Verona will be able to halt their opponent's momentum, especially away from home, where they traditionally struggle.
I am confident that the hosts will extend their winning home streak. My prediction: Udinese to Win
