Udinese vs Fiorentina Betting Tips and Predictions

Udinese have not scored in their last two matches, although their 0-0 draw against Chievo at the weekend edged them slightly away from relegation danger. With just five games left to play, Udinese are five points above Frosinone, who currently occupy the third and final relegation place, but they cannot assume they are safe just yet. With a terrible head-to-head record against Fiorentina – they have lost four of the last five meetings between the sides – this is not the fixture Luigi De Canio would have selected. However, Udinese have only lost one of their last four home games in Serie A, that defeat coming against Champions League-chasing Roma, while they recently shocked Roma at the revamped Stadio Friuli.

Their run of seven games without a win in all competitions came to an end on Sunday with a 3-1 home win against Sassuolo, with Paulo Sousa’s side now well clear in fifth place, which will give them a place in next year’s Europa League. It could have been much more for La Viola, but they are likely to have to settle for a top-five finish as they are six points behind third-placed Roma. Josip Ilicic was on target again at the weekend, hitting his 13th league goal of the season, and he has scored three goals in his last five appearances.

Now they have got back to winning ways it should be full steam ahead for Fiorentina, who could yet hunt down Roma and claim a Champions League place. Fiorentina to win at 23/20 with Betfair looks a well-priced bet given they are 11 places above Udinese in the Serie A table. Fiorentina can be backed to win 3-0 at 20/1 with Betfair, repeating the scoreline from the reverse fixture earlier in the season.