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The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Udinese take on an impressive Napoli side in an important encounter at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
Udinese vs Napoli Preview
Napoli are in second place in the Serie A standings and have been in impressive form going into this game. The Neapolitan giants slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lazio in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Udinese, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side edged Monza to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Udinese vs Napoli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Napoli have a good recent record against Udinese and have won 20 out of the last 38 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Udinese's paltry six victories.
- Udinese are winless in their last 16 matches against Napoli in Serie A, with their previous such victory coming by a 3-1 scoreline at home in 2016.
- Three of the last five matches between Udinese and Napoli at the Bluenergy Stadium in Serie A have ended in a 1-1 draw, with each of their last two such games ending with the same scoreline.
- Napoli have lost their last two games in all competitions and have not suffered three consecutive defeats since a similar run between November and December 2023.
- Udinese could secure consecutive victories in Serie A for the first time since September last year.
Udinese vs Napoli Prediction
Napoli have a strong squad at their disposal and will be intent on arresting their recent slump this weekend. Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been impressive for the Neapolitans and will look to make their mark on Saturday.
Udinese have flattered to deceive this season but can pull off an upset at their best. Napoli are the better team and hold a distinct upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Udinese 1-2 Napoli
Udinese vs Napoli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Napoli to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Napoli to score first - Yes
