Udinese vs Bologna prediction 30.12.2023
Udinese
3 : 0
Bologna
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Contents
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Saturday, 30th December 2023
- Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
- Venue: Bluenergy Stadium &— Stadio Friuli (Udine)
Udinese, who has been struggling, will host the in-form team Bologna at the Bluenergy Stadium &— Stadio Friuli in Udine during the 18th round of the Italian Serie A on Saturday afternoon.
Over the past ten years, Udinese has generally fallen in the middle to lower ranks of the Serie A. However, this season has been particularly challenging for Bianconeri. Currently, they sit in 17th place with 14 points after 17 rounds, just a point away from the relegation zone. Unfortunately, Udinese faces a daunting schedule in their upcoming matches, which could easily push them into the danger zone.
Bologna has been consistently improving over recent years, even narrowly missing out on securing a place in Europe last season. This season, the ‘Red and Blues’ are performing phenomenally. Morale is at an all-time high with their current 4th place standing in Serie A, which secures them a spot in the Champions League. Additionally, they ousted Italy’s top team, Inter, in the 1/8 Finals of the Coppa Italia.
Udinese vs Bologna pick: Draw
Udinese has the highest number of draws this season in Serie A, with 11 in total. This number increases when they play at home, as they have drawn six out of eight matches, or 75%.
Bologna is performing well, primarily achieving their positive outcomes on their home turf. However, their performance away from home is less impressive, with draws in eight out of ten games across all competitions, a substantial 80% draw rate.
We’ve seen draws in five out of the last seven head-to-head matches. While we consider Bologna to be the superior team, we lack confidence in their ability to secure a full three-point victory on away games, particularly given their persistent pattern of drawing when playing away. Coupled with the fact that they are up against a team known for having the highest number of draws in Serie A, and a team they often ended up drawing against historically, we anticipate a tight match, likely resulting in a draw.
Udinese vs Bologna Head to Head (H2H) stats
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02 apr 23
Bologna
3 : 0
Udinese
Serie A
-
15 jan 23
Udinese
1 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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24 apr 22
Bologna
2 : 2
Udinese
Serie A
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17 oct 21
Udinese
1 : 1
Bologna
Serie A
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08 may 21
Udinese
1 : 1
Bologna
Serie A
Udinese team news
Martin Payero, a key midfielder, sat out the game against Torino due to a one-game suspension but is expected to be available for the next match.
The following players will continue to be sidelined due to injuries from previous games: Jaka Bijol, Brenner, Keinan Davis, Gerard Deulofeu, Enzo Ebosse, and Vivaldo Semedo.
Following a 1:1 standoff against Torino, Coach Gabriele Cioffi addressed the press. He expressed a hint of disappointment over the draw, however, he firmly believes they are on the right track. He further commended the team’s attitude and particularly praised their second half performance when they “let loose.”
Last matches of Udinese
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23 dec 23
Torino
1 : 1
Udinese
Serie A
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17 dec 23
Udinese
2 : 2
Sassuolo
Serie A
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09 dec 23
Inter Milan
4 : 0
Udinese
Serie A
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03 dec 23
Udinese
3 : 3
Hellas Verona
Serie A
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26 nov 23
AS Roma
3 : 1
Udinese
Serie A
Udinese lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marco Silvestri
Defenders
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13
Joao Ferreira
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18
Nehuen Perez
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27
Christian Kabasele
Midfielders
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2
Festy Ebosele
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24
Luka Samardzic
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11
Walace
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4
Sandi Lovric
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12
Hassane Kamara
Forwards
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37
Roberto Pereyra
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17
Lorenzo Lucca
Bologna team news
Adama Soumaoro and Jesper Karlsson are the only two players on the team who are injured. Soumaoro has been sidelined for the whole season, whereas Karlsson has been absent for the last eight games due to a knee injury.
Following a 1:0 victory against Atalanta, Bologna’s coach Thiago Motta addressed the press. He highlighted that it had been an excellent week for the team, as they had also triumphed over AS Roma and Inter. “My players deserve nothing but praise for their consistently superb performances,” added Motta.
Italian media reports suggest that Stefano Pioli is on the verge of being dismissed by AC Milan, with Thiago Motta being the top contender to replace him.
Last matches of Bologna
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23 dec 23
Bologna
1 : 0
Atalanta
Serie A
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20 dec 23
Inter Milan
1 : 2
Bologna
Coppa Italia
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17 dec 23
Bologna
2 : 0
AS Roma
Serie A
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10 dec 23
Salernitana
1 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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03 dec 23
Lecce
1 : 1
Bologna
Serie A
Bologna lineup
Goalkeeper
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28
Lukasz Skorupski
Defenders
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3
Stefan Posch
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31
Sam Beukema
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26
Jhon Lucumi
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders
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19
Lewis Ferguson
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8
Remo Freuler
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20
Michel Aebischer
Forwards
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11
Dan Ndoye
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9
Joshua Zirkzee
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56
Alexis Saelmaekers
4 Reasons why we should see a draw
- Udinese drew 11 of 17 games
- Udinese has ended in a draw in their last six home games across all competitions.
- In all competitions, Bologna ended up drawing in eight out of their ten away games.
- Five of the last seven head-to-head games resulted in a draw for these teams.
Main prediction Udinese &— Bologna
Draw
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