Udinese vs Pescara predictions, betting tips & match preview

These two sides are in desperate need of points, they’re both sitting just on the verge of the relegation zone after eight games. Udinese are 17th in the table, while Pescara are just a place above them. Will either side get a result to move them away from danger? Both sides are in desperate need of a victory.

Pescara come here having failed to win in any of their last eight games, while Udinese haven’t won in any of their last five. That’s exactly the kind of form that drags them into relegation trouble. Both need to end their wait for a victory, but can they do it here? Pescara have just one win in their last 13 away matches in Serie A, but they’re up against a side who struggle in front of their own fans.

Udinese have the fifth worst home record in the division, having not won here since August. Their home games have been quite entertaining, there’s been over 2.5 goals in 75% of their matches here this term. Despite their poor record at their own stadium, Udinese have been scoring here. In fact, 71% of the goals they’ve scored this term have been at the Dacia Arena.

The hosts do score regularly here; they’ve averaged over a goal per game in their home matches. Their main issue is that they’ve been letting in too many, conceding 1.75 goals per match at their own ground. Pescara’s games haven’t been quite as full of goals, but their matches have still averaged over two goals a game. They’ve scored and conceded 1.33 away from home so far this season.

They’ve both been far too open at the back, with Udinese conceding 12% of the shots they face. Pescara’s record is even worse, 13% of the shots they’ve faced have hit the back of the net. They are both likely to concede a few more, given the style they both attack in.

Both teams have lost the majority of their aerial duels this season, and they both like to whip the ball in the box. Udinese have made 51 crosses per game, while Pescara have made 48. The hosts make 77% of their attacks from wide, compared to 74% for the newly promoted side. We can’t see either of these defences holding out here, so we’re backing both teams to score in this one, which is priced at 3/4 with bet365.