Fiorentina vs Udinese prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 23, 2024
One of the final matches of the 17th round of the Italian Championship will take place at the Artemio Franchi stadium, where Fiorentina will host Udinese. Here's a betting suggestion on the outcome of this match with a high chance of success.
Match Preview
Last weekend, Raffaele Palladino's Fiorentina suffered a narrow 0-1 away defeat against Bologna, ending their impressive 8-match winning streak in Serie A. This was only the third instance in their last 21 games where Fiorentina failed to score.
Despite the setback, the team remains fourth in the standings with 31 points, trailing Atalanta by six. Fiorentina, alongside Napoli, has the league’s most solid defense, conceding just 11 goals this season. At home, the team is exceptionally stable: they remain unbeaten in their last 11 Serie A home games, with seven wins and four draws.
Udinese, under Kosta Runjaić, suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Napoli in the last round, marking their fifth unsuccessful result in the past seven Serie A matches. Once again, their defensive weaknesses were on display, conceding more than two goals for the fourth time this season.
With 20 points, Udinese currently sits ninth in the standings but urgently needs to strengthen their defensive line. This is especially true in away games, where they’ve conceded 14 goals, one of the worst records in the league. Their away form is similarly concerning, with just one draw and four losses in their last six matches.
Probable Lineups
- Fiorentina: De Gea; Ranieri, Pongračić, Martínez Quarta, Biraghi; Richardson, Amrabat, Mandragora; Sottil, Kean, Ikoné
- Udinese: Sava; Gianetti, Bijol, Kabasele, Ehizibue; Camara, Paero, Karlström; Atta, Lucca, Davis
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Fiorentina defeated Udinese 2-0 away, while the home match ended in a 2-2 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only won in one of their last five meetings.
- The "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in just two of their recent encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Fiorentina for this match, offering odds of 1.66 for a home win. Given their solid home form and Udinese's struggles on the road, Fiorentina is expected to claim all three points in this encounter.
