Chievo vs Udinese Predictions

Chievo remain bottom of the Serie A table, sitting on -1 point after four games. That comes after getting a three point penalty for fudging their transfer income, which helped them avoid relegation for financial losses. Quite how such a large rule break can be punished by taking three points from the Gialloblu is puzzling, and they have the chance to put that behind them with a result his weekend. Can they get a positive result from their meeting against Udinese, or will the hosts see their problems grow?

Chievo are hoping to win for the first time this season, which would bring back a positive points tally for the hosts. While many clubs would be demoralised with a penalty like that, it’s not been the case for the hosts. Many have seen issues for their morale stemming from their points tally, but the Gialloblu proved that wrong with a positive result last weekend. A 2-2 draw at Roma was certainly something to be proud of, and that kind of fight could come in handy in Sunday’s home clash.

Udinese have recorded five points from four matches so far, after drawing at home to Torino last weekend. However, their away form isn’t much to be impressed by. In their two away trips this season they lost 1-0 at Fiorentina, and drew 2-2 with newly promoted Parma. That trip saw them go 2-0 down, it was only a Parma collapse which helped the Zebrette to a point in that clash. Could that make them the perfect targets for Chievo here?

The hosts have drawn back to back games, but they’re surely on the hunt for three points here. They’ve lost just twice in eight at home, while they finished last season with three straight wins. That positive form would be a big boost for the Gialloblu, who are aiming to climb up the table with three points. They’ll be encouraged by the manner of their result at Roma, while they managed to take four points off Udinese last season.

The visitors have failed to win all but one of their last 10 on the road, suffering seven defeats. They were beaten in 58% of their away trips last season overall, and Chievo should take advantage of that. We’re backing a home win in this clash, with the Gialloblu looking like value on the Draw No Bet market here.