Udinese will seek to capitalise on their momentum when they host Parma at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday in a crucial Serie A encounter.
Kosta Runjaic’s men extended their three-game unbeaten streak last weekend with a win over AC Milan, a result that has propelled them into the top ten of the standings.
Meanwhile, the visitors are looking desperate to end a winless streak, having relied heavily on draws to keep their heads above water in the bottom half of the table.
Read on for our Udinese vs Parma predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Udinese vs Parma key stats
- Udinese have won their last three consecutive matches against Parma in Serie A, including a dominant 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
- Parma have failed to win any of their last six league matches, drawing four and losing two in that period.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in seven of the last eight league meetings at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Udinese vs Parma preview: The Bianconeri looking to maintain unbeaten run
| Udinese | vs | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 14th |
| 43 | Points | 36 |
| 38 | Goals For | 23 |
| 42 | Goals Against | 40 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 13th | Home Rank | 17th |
| 7th | Away Rank | 10th |
Udinese welcome Parma in a clash where both sides have different objectives, but plenty still to play for in Serie A.
The home team arrive in strong form, having kept three consecutive clean sheets and lost just once in their last six league matches.
Their standout result came last weekend with a dominant 3-0 win over AC Milan at San Siro, lifting them into tenth place and putting them on course for a top-ten finish.
While a late push for European qualification looks unlikely, consistency remains the goal for the host.
However, their home form has been patchy, with just three wins from their last 11 matches at the Stadio Friuli, something they will need to improve to finish the season strongly.
Parma, on the other hand, are focused on staying clear of relegation, but their form has been questionable.
They are currently on a six-game winless run, most recently drawing after surrendering a 1-0 lead at half-time against Napoli.
Despite those frustrations, they have edged further away from danger and begin this round nine points above the relegation zone.
Their away form has been a key factor in pushing them out of the relegation battle, with a solid run since late November.
However, scoring goals remains a major concern; only Lecce have netted fewer times this season than Parma, underlining the challenge they face in turning performances into victories.
Udinese vs Parma form guide & betting tips
| Udinese | vs | Parma |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-W-D-W | League Form | D-L-L-D-D |
| 8 | Points | 3 |
| 9th | Form Table | 18th |
| 7 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 8 |
| D-L-W-D-W | Form (all comps) | D-L-L-D-D |
Whispers predicts: Udinese 2-1 Parma
They are unbeaten in their last three matches, whereas Parma have not tasted victory in over a month.
Udinese’s recent form is significantly more impressive than that of their visitors, highlighted by their incredible away win against AC Milan just a few days ago.
Given that Udinese also won the reverse fixture 2-0 and has a strong record at the Bluenergy Stadium, a home win is the most likely outcome in this clash.
The bookmakers have picked Udinese as the favourites with odds of 2.10, which offers excellent value considering their current momentum.
A draw is priced at 3.10, reflecting Parma’s tendency to share the spoils, while an away win for the visitors is the underdogs' result at 3.50.
For those looking at goal markets, over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.30, which aligns with the trend of high-scoring affairs involving these two sides.
Also, both teams to score is given at 2.00 odds, while the home team's total goals (over 1.5) are given at 1.28 odds.
> Home to win at 2.10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.30 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score (Yes) at 2.00 | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 1.28 | Likelihood: Possible