Fiorentina vs Udinese prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 21, 2025
One of the matches of Serie A's 16th round will unfold on Sunday evening at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, where the local side Fiorentina faces off against Udinese. The hosts are desperate for a win to keep their slim hopes of survival alive, while the visitors arrive buoyed by a stunning victory over the reigning champions. I'm offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive odds value.
Match preview
Fiorentina's crisis has reached its peak — the team sits at the bottom of the table, winless after 15 rounds. Their most recent defeat to Verona has only intensified the pressure on the head coach, whose dismissal could be imminent.
With a leaky defense and a toothless attack, the Viola have little hope for a miracle — statistics are clearly not on their side. Still, history shows that Fiorentina sometimes sparks to life against Udinese, and perhaps this Sunday could be a turning point.
Udinese comes into the match in high spirits, having sensationally defeated the defending champions last week. The team may lack consistency, but they know how to deliver when it matters, especially when they sense their opponent's vulnerability.
Squad issues haven't stopped Udinese from remaining a threat up front — particularly when their key players are in form. Currently sitting at a safe distance from the relegation zone, Udinese can afford to play with more freedom than their rivals.
Probable lineups
- Fiorentina: De Gea, Pongracic, Mari, Ranieri, Dodo, Mandragora, Fagioli, Som, Parisi, Gudmundsson, Kean
- Udinese: Okoye, Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet, Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlström, Piotrowski, Bertola, Zaniolo, Davis
Match facts and head-to-head
- Udinese defeated Fiorentina in Florence last season.
- Fiorentina has the league's worst defense and is winless in 15 consecutive Serie A matches.
- Udinese has won three of their last six league games, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Prediction
Fiorentina's form offers little reason for optimism, even with home advantage and the motivation to rescue their season. Udinese is on a good run and will likely deny the hosts their first win. For this match, the prediction is "Udinese double chance" at 1.71 odds.
