Udinese vs Genoa Prediction 8 December 2025
📢 Who will come out on top in the clash between Udinese and Genoa in the 14th round of the Italian Championship? The match at the Dacia Arena promises to be one of the most unpredictable fixtures on Monday. Udinese can deliver a strong performance one week and then falter the next. Meanwhile, Genoa, after a rocky start, are gradually finding their form and climbing up the table. This combination makes the encounter particularly intriguing, as both teams have the potential to surprise.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Udinese and Genoa includes 34 matches over the years. It's been a fairly balanced rivalry, with each team securing 12 victories and 10 matches ending in a draw. Last season, Genoa, known as the "Grifoni," came out on top, with Udinese failing to put up much of a fight, losing both encounters without scoring: first at home 0-2, and then away 0-1.
Head-to-head statistics Udinese - Genoa
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚪ It's challenging to give a definitive assessment of Udinese's performance - the team has been highly inconsistent. For eight consecutive matches, the "Little Zebras" have alternated between wins and losses, a streak that began in late October following a successful outing against Lecce (3-2). In their previous fixture, Udinese secured a crucial away victory over Parma (2-0), which allowed them to climb back into the top half of the table and slightly bolster their standing.
⚫ However, heading into the upcoming match, the team isn't in the best spirits. Just days after their league success, Udinese played a cup match against Juventus and looked remarkably lackluster: managing only four shots in 90 minutes with an xG of 0.14. The result was a 0-2 loss and an expected exit from the Coppa Italia. That evening, the team was a shadow of their usual selves.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Genoa Team Overview
🔴 Genoa's last outing in the Coppa Italia was nothing short of disastrous: on December 3, they suffered a heavy defeat to Atalanta (0-4) and exited the tournament. However, this result shouldn't significantly impact their morale. Firstly, the "Grifoni" fielded a semi-reserve squad, and secondly, they were reduced to ten men as early as the 36th minute with the score at 0-1 - competing with an in-form Atalanta under such conditions is extremely challenging. Moreover, the Coppa Italia isn't a priority for them; the club is focused on maintaining their status in Serie A.
🔵 In the league, things are looking much brighter. Genoa are unbeaten in four consecutive matches, and last weekend they secured a 2-1 home victory over Verona, a direct rival in the relegation battle. This win lifted them out of the relegation zone, moving them up to 16th place.
Match Results: Genoa
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Udinese Calcio
📣 Udinese's head coach, Kosta Runjaic, acknowledged that Juventus were a class above after their 2-0 home defeat in the Coppa Italia. However, he noted a strong spell after halftime and promised a bolder performance in their next match: "We played at home against Juventus, one of Europe's top teams. We looked better after the break, but it wasn't enough to create real chances. During our best spell, we conceded a penalty, and that was the end of it. It's disappointing to be knocked out, but against Genoa, we'll play a completely different match-with more courage and determination."
🚫 Udinese face almost no squad issues. Head coach Kosta Runjaic will not be able to lead from the sidelines due to a red card in the previous round. The only player in doubt is Hassane Kamara, as the defender continues his recovery from a foot injury, with his availability to be assessed closer to the match.
Genoa
📣 Genoa head coach Daniele De Rossi, following their heavy 4-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Coppa Italia, acknowledged that his team started the match well, but a red card disrupted all their plans: "I liked how we began the game... Unfortunately, we conceded and even before the sending-off, we started taking risks. Being down to ten men against such a strong team, you're doomed." The coach also offered support to defender Fini, who was sent off in the first half: "I want to say a few words about Fini: before the red card, he was our best player. He was downcast, but I told him - it's part of our job. The main thing is not to lose enthusiasm and to keep believing."
🚫 Genoa have minimal squad issues: only Maxwell Cornet remains doubtful as he continues to recover from a muscle injury.
⚽️ Goal Predictions
Genoa under Patrick Vieira and Genoa under Daniele De Rossi are two entirely different teams. Under the French manager, the "Griffins" focused on a tight defense and aimed to keep the game as dry as possible. However, with the Italian at the helm, each match has turned into a thrilling football spectacle. In their last four fixtures, bets on both teams to score (yes) have consistently paid off. Considering that Udinese also play an open style, often delighting fans with goals but also conceding regularly, a bet on both teams finding the back of the net seems quite reasonable.
🚩 Corner Predictions
For those interested in betting on set pieces, a viable option is Udinese under 6.5 corners. Firstly, this bet has consistently come through in head-to-head encounters: the club has delivered no more than six corners in 10 of their last 11 games against Genoa (Serie A). Secondly, this season, the team doesn't approach the corner flag that often, averaging 4.8 times per match.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Udinese are slight favorites for the upcoming match. If this fixture had taken place even a month ago, that assessment might have been reasonable, but the situation has dramatically shifted since then. Under De Rossi, the Griffins are leaving a strong impression, with a four-match unbeaten streak in the league boosting Genoa's confidence significantly. Meanwhile, Udinese no longer appear as formidable as they did at the start of the season when they managed an away victory against Inter (2-1). Therefore, our bet is Genoa will not lose. We're venturing to predict a final score of 2-1 in favor of Genoa.
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