Match Details
The match between Udinese and Sassuolo is scheduled to take place on December 17, 2023, at the Bluenergy Stadium. This Serie A encounter will be a crucial one for both teams as they look to secure important points. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.30, Draw – 3.79, Away Winner – 3.17.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounter earlier this season, Udinese and Sassuolo played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Looking at their historical performance against each other, Udinese has had the upper hand in recent years with three wins in their last five meetings. In these matches, there has been a tendency for goals, with an average of over three goals per game.
Team Form: Udinese
Udinese has struggled in recent weeks, winning only one of their last six matches in all competitions. They have conceded a total of 13 goals during this period while scoring seven themselves. In Serie A, they currently find themselves in the lower half of the table at the 17th position with just 12 points from their first 15 matches.
Their most recent match was a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan. This result further highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that Udinese needs to address if they are to improve their form and climb up the league standings.
Team Form: Sassuolo
Sassuolo hasn’t fared much better than Udinese recently, winning only one of their last six matches across all competitions. Their away form has been particularly concerning with four losses in seven matches on the road.
In Serie A, Sassuolo currently sits at the 15th position with just 15 points from their first 15 matches. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 defeat against Cagliari, further compounding their struggles.
Key Players
For Udinese, Florian Thauvin has been one of the standout players this season. The attacker has contributed three goals and two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions. His creativity and goal-scoring ability will be crucial for Udinese’s chances in this match.
On the other hand, Domenico Berardi has been Sassuolo’s main threat going forward. The talented attacker has already scored seven goals and provided three assists in 13 appearances this season. His ability to create chances and find the back of the net will be vital for Sassuolo’s attacking prowess.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding an average of over two goals per game in their last six matches. This suggests that there could be plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides in this encounter.
Udinese has particularly struggled at home, failing to win any of their seven matches so far this season. On the other hand, Sassuolo’s away form hasn’t been much better with four losses out of seven matches on the road.
Prediction: Udinese 2 – 1 Sassuolo
Based on recent form and statistical insights, it is expected to be a closely contested match between Udinese and Sassuolo. However, considering Udinese’s home advantage and the individual brilliance of players like Florian Thauvin, they are likely to edge out Sassuolo with a narrow victory. A final scoreline of Udinese 2 – 1 Sassuolo is predicted for this Serie A clash.
