Fiorentina will face Udinese at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the Serie A on Sunday as they look to get their first win of the season, while the visitors push for a European spot.
Fiorentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lausanne on Thursday in the UEFA Conference League, marking their fifth loss in six games across all competitions. Although they still advanced to the knockout stages as a seeded team, morale has taken a hit.
Head coach Paolo Vanoli’s position remains uncertain following a disappointing start to the Serie A season, with La Viola beginning the round eight points from safety, a gap that, in the past 21 years, has never been overcome at this stage to avoid relegation.
Udinese narrowly beat defending champions Napoli 1-0 last weekend, moving them to just four points shy of the top six ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. Consistency remains their main challenge, as their last eight league matches have produced an equal number of wins and losses, and they have only managed back-to-back Serie A victories once this season.
Those wins came away from home on matchdays two and three, and Kosta Runjaic’s side could look to repeat that achievement, having secured a 2-0 win at Parma in their most recent away game.
Read our Fiorentina vs Udinese predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other Serie A predictions.
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Fiorentina vs Udinese prediction: Home team to win
Key statistics
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in their last three encounters.
- Fiorentina have not won at home in the Serie A this season.
- BTTS was played in their last three meetings.
Correct score prediction: Fiorentina 1-2 Udinese
Given Fiorentina’s woeful league form, a narrow away victory looks the most likely outcome. The hosts are without a win in their last nine Serie A matches and continue to struggle badly in front of goal, leaving them short of confidence and cutting edge.
With momentum firmly on the visitors’ side and Fiorentina lacking attacking sharpness, Udinese appear well placed to edge this encounter. A narrow 2–1 victory for the away team is therefore our prediction.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Fiorentina slight favourites
- Home: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Away: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers give Fiorentina a slight edge at home, with odds of 2.15 implying a 46.5% chance of victory. Udinese Calcio are priced at 3.30 (30.3%), with the draw also at 3.30 (30.3%), reflecting expectations of a tightly contested encounter where either side could emerge on top.
Most recent head-to-head: History favours the home team
The recent head-to-head record between Fiorentina and Udinese reflects a tight game, but the Viola have had the upper hand. Across their last five competitive meetings, Fiorentina have recorded three victories, while Udinese have won once, with one match ending level. The meeting ended in Fiorentina’s 3–2 win in 2025 and Udinese getting a 2–1 victory in 2024 in the return leg.
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Fiorentina preview: Key injuries affect squad
Fiorentina will be without Robin Gosens, Tariq Lamptey and Jacopo Fazzini due to injuries. These absences impact both defensive and midfield options, forcing coach Paolo Vanoli to adjust his lineup and rely on squad depth to cope with a challenging fixture.
Predicted lineup: David (GK), Marin, Pietro, Luca, Dodo, Rolando, Nicolo, Simon, Fabiano, Albert & Moise
Last five fixtures
- 18.12.25 – Lausanne 1–0 Fiorentina (UECL)
- 14.12.25 – Fiorentina 1–2 Verona
- 11.12.25 – Fiorentina 2–1 Dynamo Kyiv (UECL)
- 06.12.25 – Sassuolo 3–1 Fiorentina
- 30.11.25 – Atalanta 2–0 Fiorentina
Udinese preview: Squad depleted by injuries and AFCON duties
Udinese face several absences, with Vakoun Issouf Bayo and Rui Modesto away on international duty, while Hassane Kamara, Arthur Atta, and Jordan Zemura are sidelined through injury. These gaps limit options in both defence and attack, presenting a challenge for Kosta Runjaic to maintain balance and consistency.
Predicted lineup: Maduka (GK), Thomas, Christian, Oumar, Alessandro, Jakub, Jesper, Jurgen, Nicolo, Nicolo & Keinan
Last five fixtures
- 14.12.25 – Udinese 1–0 Napoli
- 08.12.25 – Udinese 1–2 Genoa
- 02.12.25 – Juventus 2–0 Udinese (Coppa Italia)
- 29.11.25 – Parma 0–2 Udinese
- 22.11.25 – Udinese 0–3 Bologna
Player to watch: Keinan Davis
Keinan Davis is the most reliable source of goals and assists for Udinese this season. He has been one of the few positives in a difficult campaign for the team, registering four goals and two assists so far.
His presence will be crucial in this game and could also prove decisive, with his attacking contributions playing an important role as the Bianconeri look to secure a vital result away from home.