Sampdoria vs Udinese Betting Tips and Predictions

A 1-1 draw at Fiorentina last weekend was a good result for Sampdoria, the point taking them to 33 for the season and ensuring a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. But there is still some work to do to ensure Serie A status for next season, with the visit of Udinese – a point and a place above them in the table – offering a chance to put any lingering fears of the drop to bed. A run of one loss in five games has boosted Sampdoria, but their only victories in the last three months have been back-to-back successes against Frosinone and Verona, who occupy the bottom two spots in the league. Three of Sampdoria’s next four games are at home so they must make the most of this run, especially as they face Juventus away on the last day of the season.

Udinese’s victory over Napoli was one of the shocks of the season and, while Gonzalo Higuain’s amazing meltdown contributed to the result, they fully deserved their win. Taking seven points from their last five games has enabled Luigi De Canio’s side to inch away from the relegation zone, but they are not yet safe. Cyril Thereau starred in that famous win against Napoli last weekend, with the striker scoring his ninth goal of the season.

After underperforming for much of the season, Udinese were excellent in beating Napoli and if they can keep up their levels they have a great chance of recording back-to-back victories for the first time since January. Udinese to win at 11/4 with bet365 is a big price when the two teams look closely matched, with the 9/1 on offer on a 1-0 win also appealing from the correct scores market.