Udinese host Salernitana at the Bluenergy Stadium on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia. The hosts have enjoyed a positive start to life under head coach Kosta Runjaic.
They beat third tier Avellino 4-0 last time out, with four different players getting on the scoresheet, including Brenner, who opened his account or the club.
Salernitana, meanwhile, have struggled in the second tier. They beat Spezia on penalties in the previous round of the cup, coming from behind to secure a 3-3 draw late on before triumphing in the shootout. Salernitana beat Sampdoria 4-0 at this stage of the competition last season.
Udinese vs Salernitana Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 17 meetings between Udinese and Salernitana, who trail 8-3.
- Their most recent matchup ended 1-1.
- Salernitana are undefeated in four games in this fixture.
- Udinese have managed two clean sheets in last seven games in the fixture.
- Salernitana have conceded 10 goals in Serie B this season. Only Carrarese and Frosinone (12 apiece) have shipped more.
Udinese vs Salernitana Prediction
Udinese's latest result ended a three-game winning streak They are undefeated in five games at the Bluenergy Stadium and will head into the midweek clash as the clear favourites.
Salernitana, meanwhile, are on a three-game winless streak and have won just one of their last five matches. They are without a win on the road all year, though, and could see defeat.
Prediction: Udinese 3-1 Salernitana
Udinese vs Salernitana Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Udinese
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of the visitors' last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have found the back of the net in three of their last four matchups.)