Fiorentina vs Udinese
6th January 1945hrs
Football – Italy – Serie A
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/5 odds taken 1610 GMT, Wednesday 5 January
Vincenzo Italiano’s Fiorentina and Gabrielle Cioffi’s Udinese do battle at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A action on Thursday night. The home side are undefeated in six league and cup matches but have drawn their last two in the league. The Purples will be hoping to kick off 2022 with a big three points. As for the visitors, can the Little Zebras make it four wins in a row in all competitions? We have the latest odds and best predictions.
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Fiorentina Preview – Purples to extend unbeaten run?
Fiorentina are sitting just outside the European places in Serie A at present. Vincenzo Italiano’s men are in seventh spot with 32 points to their name, only behind sixth-place Roma on goal difference.
The Purples have picked up an impressive ten wins from 19 league fixtures, losing seven and drawing two of the other nine. Since a 2-1 loss at Empoli back in November, Fiorentina are undefeated in six league and cup matches, winning four and drawing two.
The Violets ended 2021 with back-to-back draws with Sassuolo and Verona. Can they kick off the New Year by getting back to winning ways on home soil? They are the bookies’ favourites in this one at 4/7.
Udinese Preview – Can the Little Zebras make it four wins on the bounce?
Udinese have lifted themselves away from trouble after league wins over Cagliari and Salernitana, scoring seven and conceding none to boot. Just before that, the White and Blacks thumped Crotone in the Coppa Italia.
Udinese have been tough to beat lately, losing just one of the last seven league and cup matches. They are in 14th spot in Serie A right now, racking up 20 points from 18 league fixtures.
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After winning three out of three, scoring 11 and conceded none in the process, Udinese will be desperate to continue their 2021 form at the start of 2022. This will be another stern test, but Gabrielle Cioffi’s side will fancy their chances of leaving Florence with a positive result.
Fiorentina vs Udinese Betting Advice
It was a tough and tense affair when Udinese and Fiorentina met at the Stadio Friuli back in September. A 16th-minute Dusan Vlahovic penalty proved to be the only difference between the two sides.
In the 2020-21 season, the pair met three times. Both clubs won the home league game, while Fiorentina picked up a 1-0 victory on the road in the Coppa Italia in November 2020.
Key Facts – Fiorentina vs Udinese Betting Tip
- Fiorentina have won four and drawn two of their past six in all competitions
- Udinese have won three league and cup games on the trot
- The Violets edged the match at the Stadio Friuli back in September
Udinese have really turned a corner of late, securing three successive victories. However, Fiorentina have been hard to beat in recent months, and home advantage should give them the edge here. Take a punt on the hosts to win -1 at 7/5.
Fiorentina have been outstanding at the Artemio Franchi since October, winning six and drawing one of seven. During that run, they have won without conceding against Cagliari, Spezia and Salernitana. Back the hosts to win to nil again at 7/4.
The best betting odds for Fiorentina vs Udinese
Fiorentina to win: 4/7 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Udinese to win: 5/1 at Bet365
