Separated by seven points in the bottom half of the Serie A table and recently eliminated from the Coppa Italia, Udinese host Genoa, who sit just one point above the relegation zone, at the Bluenergy Stadium – Stadio Friuli on Monday, 8 December.
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Udinese vs Genoa prediction: Rossoblu to stage upset in Udine
Key stats
- Udinese have alternated between wins and losses in their last eight matches.
- The Friulani have lost only once in their previous four home Serie A outings.
- Genoa have conceded the fourth highest away goals this term (11).
- The visitors are undefeated in four successive league matches (W2, D2).
Correct score prediction: Udinese 1-2 Genoa
Kosta Runjaic’s Udinese have dealt with opponents inconsistently in recent weeks, with Juventus the latest team to inflict a loss on the Friulani – eliminating them from the Coppa Italia. They currently occupy the 10th position. A win here will position them as contenders for a European spot, given results elsewhere end in their favour.
Genoa, meanwhile, have been impressive in the league with four games unbeaten on the trot, although Atalanta recently humbled them with a 4-0 scoreline in the Coppa Italia. Daniel De Rossi’s side are on the edge of the drop zone, and their recent form will provide them with immense motivation to return home with a victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home favourites
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
The Bianconeri have scored the fewest home goals of any side currently in the top half of the league table. Their chances of victory stand at 41.6% (7/5 odds), a tough ask against a Genoa side that has picked up eight points from their last four matches.
De Rossi will view this as a must-win fixture, expecting his side to capitalize on Udinese’s inconsistency. With bookmakers assigning Genoa a 32.2% win probability rate, they will be eager to extend their undefeated streak to five straight games.
One can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Genoa to remain unbeaten?
Genoa have registered three successive Serie A victories over Udinese, who remain winless in H2Hs since November 2020 – a streak that extends to seven matches.
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Udinese preview: Can they avoid a home defeat?
Two absentees will not feature for Udinese: Arthur Atta and Hassane Kamara
Predicted lineup: Okoye (GK), Bertola, Kabasele, Solet, Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Zemura, Zaniolo & Davis
Last five matches:
- Juventus 2-0 Udinese (Coppa Italia)
- Parma 0-2 Udinese (Serie A)
- Udinese 0-3 Bologna (Serie A)
- Udinese 6-2 Primorje (Club Friendly)
- AS Roma 2-0 Udinese (Club Friendly)
Genoa preview: Five matches unbeaten?
The Rossonblu are without five names for this trip to Udine. They are Maxwel Cornet, Jeff Ekhator, Caleb Ekuban and Albert Groenbaek. Meanwhile, Seydou Fini is serving a one-match suspension for his red card against Atalanta.
Predicted lineup: Leali (GK), Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vazquez, Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Thorsby, Martin, Vitinha & Colombo
Last five matches:
- Atalanta 4-0 Genoa (Coppa Italia)
- Genoa 2-1 Hellas Verona (Serie A)
- Cagliari 3-3 Genoa (Serie A)
- Genoa 2-2 Fiorentina (Serie A)
- Sassuolo 1-2 Genoa (Serie A)
Player to watch: Leo Ostigard
Genoa will be relieved by the return of Ostigard in the starting eleven after he missed the match against Atalanta. Apart from his defensive prowess, the goalscoring centre-back has three strikes and one assist to his name – all of which came in three of the club’s last four unbeaten games.