Napoli vs Udinese Prediction

🔊 Will Napoli be inspired by Inter's recent crushing defeat? Thanks to Fiorentina's fantastic play, Antonio Conte's squad has taken the sole lead in the Italian championship standings and can breathe freely. However, they shouldn't relax too much, as in the upcoming clash, the "Partenopei" will face Udinese, who have rarely suffered defeats lately. We recommend checking out our prediction before placing a bet on the 24th round Serie A game, which will take place at the "Stadio Diego Armando Maradona".

📊 Head-to-head

In head-to-head encounters, all indicators are undoubtedly in favor of Napoli. Over a stretch of 37 matches, the Serie A table leader has claimed 21 victories, while Udinese has managed to upset their opponent only 5 times. The first-round meeting ended predictably. On December 14, Udinese lost at home by a 2-goal margin (1-3), despite leading at halftime.

⚪ Napoli

Napoli is in excellent form. The team not only continues to hold the top spot in the Serie A standings but has also recorded 7 wins in their last 8 matches. The only slip-up occurred in the previous round against Roma (1-1), with Antonio Conte's squad conceding a goal in added time - Angelino equalized in the 92nd minute. Although even a draw is an acceptable result for Napoli, considering that "the Wolves" had won 7 consecutive home games before that. Moreover, the coaching staff should not face any issues forming the starting lineup. Only Matias Olivera is in the infirmary, so the "Partenopei" can potentially start a new winning streak in the upcoming clash.

⚫ Udinese

Two losses in the last 7 matches - quite a good result for Udinese. Every point earned takes the team further away from the relegation zone. Currently, they are comfortably positioned in tenth place. In the previous round, the "Little Zebras" secured a very challenging victory over Venezia (3-2). In the middle of the second half, the team managed to squander all their advantage and began yielding initiative to their opponent, but at a crucial moment, they pulled themselves together, created a good opportunity at the opponent's goal in the 84th minute, and clinched an important 3 points. Regarding the upcoming match, the participation of 5 players is questionable, including key defender Kingsley Ehizibue (thigh injury).

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Napoli is not only the best team in Serie A in terms of points earned but also in defense. Antonio Conte has taught his players to act reliably at their own goal. Goalkeeper Alex Meret maintains high standards, showcasing fantastic play on the line. It's no surprise that the "Partenopei" have conceded the fewest goals in this Italian championship (18). Considering that Udinese is not as strong away as they are at home, our betting option will be both teams to score (no).

🚩 Corner Prediction

One of the best teams of this Serie A season should undoubtedly be among the leaders in corner kicks earned. Napoli plays good football and can pressure opponents at the right moment, so they have no issues approaching the corner flag. With an average total of 5.8 corners, the "Partenopei" are fourth in this statistical parameter. Given the class difference and territorial advantage of Antonio Conte's squad in the upcoming match, betting on Napoli's total corners over 5 should succeed without any issues.

📝 Editor's Prediction

According to bookmakers, Napoli is a clear favorite in the upcoming clash. And probably few would argue with them on this matter. There are too many arguments in favor of the "Partenopei". Firstly, Antonio Conte's squad is on a roll. The team has won 7 out of their last 8 matches, defeating serious opponents like Fiorentina (3-0), Atalanta (3-2), and Juventus (1-0), and clearly intends to further distance themselves from Inter in the standings. Secondly, the team from Naples shows almost impeccable play at their stadium. With support from home fans, they have collected 27 out of a possible 33 points, which is the best record in the Italian championship. Under such circumstances, it's hard to expect surprises from Udinese, so we won't invent anything and will simply bet on Napoli to win with a handicap (-1). A 2-0 scoreline is the most likely outcome for the upcoming clash.