Fiorentina welcome Udinese in a clash that puts both form and resolve under the microscope at the Artemio Franchi. With kick-off scheduled for Sunday at 5:00 PM, the hosts are desperate to end a torrid run in front of their own fans, while Udinese arrive eyeing further daylight between themselves and the drop zone. The storyline is cut through by stark contrasts: Fiorentina’s winless season so far versus an Udinese side that, while inconsistent, have shown a clinical touch in attack.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the clinical finishing of Udinese and Fiorentina’s ongoing struggles in both boxes, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Udinese to win or draw, given their higher shot accuracy and Fiorentina’s difficulties converting chances.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udinese Double Chance (Win or Draw) | Bet365 8/15 (65.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Fiorentina winless in 15 (0W); Udinese with 40% win rate and superior finishing. |
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | BetVictor 4/6 (60.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5 meetings; defences leak goals. |
Our approach: Start with Udinese Double Chance, add Davis to score or BTTS for accumulator potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date paints a clear picture: Fiorentina languish bottom with 6 points from 15 games and are still searching for their first win. Udinese, meanwhile, sit 10th having won 6 and drawn 3. Here is the updated table:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorentina | 20 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 26 | -14 | 6 |
| Udinese | 10 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 21 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Keinan Davis (Udinese) – 4 goals, 2 assists, 40% shot accuracy. Averaging a direct goal involvement every 2.5 games, and with Fiorentina’s defence conceding nearly 2 per match, he’s a prime threat.
- Nicolo Zaniolo (Udinese) – Also on 4 goals, 37.5% shot accuracy, and a knack for getting into dangerous areas.
- Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) – 4 goals from midfield, 36% shot accuracy, and leads his side for attacking output despite their struggles.
- Arthur Atta (Udinese) – 2 assists and 50% shot accuracy from midfield; key in linking play and creating chances.
Head-to-Head
Udinese and Fiorentina have met 16 times in recent seasons, with Fiorentina holding the edge at 9 wins to Udinese’s 4. However, Udinese have won two of the last three, including a 2-1 away result last December.
Last 7 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 25/05/25 | Udinese 2-3 Fiorentina | Serie A |
| 23/12/24 | Fiorentina 1-2 Udinese | Serie A |
| 14/01/24 | Fiorentina 2-2 Udinese | Serie A |
| 24/09/23 | Udinese 0-2 Fiorentina | Serie A |
| 14/05/23 | Fiorentina 2-0 Udinese | Serie A |
| 31/08/22 | Udinese 1-0 Fiorentina | Serie A |
| 27/04/22 | Fiorentina 0-4 Udinese | Serie A |
Conclusion
Will Udinese’s clinical attack prove too much for a Fiorentina side yet to taste victory? With the data pointing to Udinese’s sharper finishing and Fiorentina’s defensive woes, the value sits with backing Udinese not to lose – especially at 8/15 (65.2%) @ Bet365. But can Fiorentina finally break their duck on home soil?
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
