Udinese and Torino will meet in a mid-table Serie A clash on Saturday at the Bluenergy Stadium, with neither side having a great deal left to play for.
The Friulians sit 11th in the standings with 44 points from 34 matches and will at least aim to secure a finish in the top half of the table.
Torino, meanwhile, are two places and two points behind Udinese, and aside from the possibility of climbing a few positions before the season ends, they have limited motivation remaining.
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Udinese vs Torino key stats
- Torino have not lost in their last four matches.
- Five of Udinese's last six matches have produced under 10.5 corners.
- Five of the last six matches between the two sides have produced under 4.5 cards.
Udinese vs Torino preview: entertaining mid-table clash
| Udinese | vs | Torino |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 13th |
| 44 | Points | 41 |
| 41 | Goals For | 39 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 56 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 14th | Home Rank | 10th |
| 8th | Away Rank | 15th |
After producing an impressive 3-0 victory away at San Siro, Udinese were unable to build on that result and slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Parma in their next outing.
The Friulians now come into this fixture on the back of a thrilling 3-3 draw with Lazio, and they have suffered only one defeat in their recent run of matches.
The Bianconeri are without a win in their last three home league games, but there are clear signs of progress under Kosta Runjaic, with the club still pushing to secure a top-ten finish.
Eight of Torino's last eleven games produced over 2.5 goals..
Udinese remain uncertain over the fitness of 10-goal leading scorer Keinan Davis, while Jurgen Ekkelenkamp picked up a knock to his left ankle during Monday’s match at Stadio Olimpico.
Jordan Zemura, Nicolo Bertola and long-term absentee Alessandro Zanoli remain sidelined through injury, but captain Jesper Karlstrom is available again after completing a one-match suspension.
Torino have undergone a notable revival since Roberto D'Aversa took charge, with results improving significantly over the past two months.
Udinese have failed to keep a clean sheet in their past seven meetings against Torino.
The Granata are unbeaten in their last four matches and have suffered only one defeat in their previous six outings, a run that has moved them comfortably clear of the relegation battle.
Their away form, however, remains a concern, with Torino managing just one victory in their last seven Serie A matches on the road.
In terms of team news, Zannetos Savva is sidelined with a knee injury, while Zakaria Aboukhal will also play no part in the match.
Udinese vs Torino form guide & betting tips
| Udinese | vs | Torino |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-W-L-D | League Form | L-W-W-D-D |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 6th | Form Table | 8th |
| 8 | Goals For | 7 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 6 |
| W-D-W-L-D | Form (all comps) | L-W-W-D-D |
Whispers Predicts: Udinese 2-2 Torino
Torino come into this fixture on the back of an entertaining 2-2 draw against Inter Milan, and the Granata have been involved in several high-scoring matches in recent weeks.
Although they have struggled to turn performances into victories away from home in recent months, this contest could develop into an open and entertaining affair, with both sides playing free of major pressure.
A draw at 3.1 looks a plausible outcome, while BTTS - Yes at 1.91 appears an appealing betting angle.
> Over 2.5 goals at at 2.15 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 1.91 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 3.1 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw and BTTS - Yes at 4.6 | Likelihood: Possible