Match Details
The match between Udinese and Bologna is scheduled to take place on December 30, 2023, at the Bluenergy Stadium. It is a Serie A fixture and the 18th matchday of the regular season. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 3.54, Draw – 3.39, Away Winner – 2.28.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When looking at the historical performance of these two teams when facing each other, we can see that Bologna has had the upper hand in recent matches. In their last encounter earlier this season, Bologna emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win over Udinese. However, it is worth noting that prior to that result, their previous five meetings ended in draws or with no more than one goal separating them.
Team Form: Udinese
Udinese’s recent form has been less than stellar. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have failed to secure a victory and have only managed to draw two games while losing four others. Their goal-scoring record during this period stands at eight goals scored and an alarming fourteen conceded.
In Serie A specifically, Udinese finds themselves languishing near the bottom of the table in 17th position with just one win from seventeen matches played so far this season. They have accumulated a total of fourteen points with a goal difference of -13.
In their most recent match against Torino, Udinese managed to salvage a point through Oier Zarraga’s late equalizer in an evenly contested affair that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Team Form: Bologna
Bologna’s form has been quite impressive lately, especially when playing away from home. They are unbeaten in their last six away matches, winning five and drawing one. During this run, they have scored ten goals while only conceding three.
In Serie A, Bologna currently sits in a comfortable 4th position with 31 points from seventeen matches. They have won eight games, drawn seven, and lost two. Their goal-scoring record stands at 21 goals scored and 12 conceded.
Their most recent match saw them secure a hard-fought victory over Atalanta with a solitary goal from Lewis Ferguson in the 86th minute.
Key Players
For Udinese, Florian Thauvin has been an influential figure in attack. The French attacker has contributed three goals and two assists so far this season. Another player to watch is Lorenzo Lucca, who leads the team’s scoring charts with six goals to his name.
Bologna boasts the attacking prowess of Joshua Zirkzee, who has been their main source of goals this season with eight strikes to his credit. Riccardo Orsolini is another key player for Bologna as he has notched four goals so far.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results and performances, it is evident that Bologna holds the advantage heading into this match. Their strong away form coupled with Udinese’s struggles make them the favorites in terms of current form and momentum.
Udinese’s defensive vulnerabilities could be a cause for concern as they have conceded an average of two goals per game in their last six outings across all competitions. On the other hand, Bologna’s solid defensive record on their travels suggests that they will be difficult to break down.
Prediction: Udinese vs Bologna
Considering both teams’ recent performances and overall form, it is likely that Bologna will continue their impressive run by securing another victory against struggling Udinese. Therefore, our prediction for this match is:
Udinese 1 – 2 Bologna
