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Venezia will welcome Udinese to Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo in Serie A on Wednesday. The hosts have one win in their nine league games and are in 19th place in the league table with five points.
The Bianconeri have fared much better with five wins and are in seventh place in the standings with 16 ppoints.
The Lagunari have seen a drop in form and are winless in their last four league outings. They arrested their losing streak after three games last week, playing out a 2-2 draw against Monza. All four goals were scored in the first half, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson and Michael Svoboda scoring for Venezia.
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The visitors met Cagliari last week and registered a 2-0 home win. Cagliari's Antoine Makoumbou was sent off in the 29th minute, giving the numerical advantage to the Bianconeri. Lorenzo Lucca scored in the 38th minute and Keinan Davis doubled their lead in the second half.
Venezia vs Udinese Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 44 times across all competitions. The visitors have been the better side in these meetings with 18 wins. I Lagunari are not far behind with 14 wins while 12 games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the 2021-22 Serie A campaign. I Bianconeri secured the league double with a 5-1 win on aggregate.
- Venezia have won just one of their last six meetings against the visitors. Their last five wins in this fixture have been registered at home.
- Udinese have won just one of their four away games in Serie A this season. They have lost their last two away games and have failed to score in these games.
- The hosts have conceded two goals apiece in their last four league outings.
Venezia vs Udinese Prediction
I Leoni alati were held to a 2-2 draw last week, earning their first point after three consecutive defeats. While their only win of the season has been registered at home, they have lost two of their three home games in Serie A, while failing to score in these losses.
They have a good recent home record in this fixture, winning three of their last five games. Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason is the only confirmed absentee following surgery.
The Friulani have been a bit inconsistent recently, with three wins and three losses each in their last six games. They are on a three-game winning streak in this fixture, keeping two clean sheets, and are strong favorites.
Florian Thauvin is back in full training and is expected to return to the starting XI. Thomas Kristensen is not match fit and Athur Atta faces a late fitness test before this match.
Considering the visitors' better goalscoring form and recent record in this fixture, the Friulani should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Venezia 1-2 Udinese
Venezia vs Udinese Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Udinese to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Lorenzo Lucca to score or assist any time - Yes
