Udinese vs Napoli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Le Zebrette have failed to win any of their last 17 matches against the Naples-based team.

After defeating Monza in the last game, Udinese are now set to face Antonio Conte’s Napoli side who will be determined to bounce back in this game at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday in round 16 of the Serie A action. 

Udinese returned to winning ways in the last game against Monza, securing a 2-1 win over them to end their five-match winless streak. This win has seen them leapfrog Empoli to move into the ninth spot in the standings. They have accumulated 20 points from the opening 15 games and are now set to face Napoli, who lost their last two games. A win here can only build their season from here as they aim to climb up in the table.

Napoli on the other hand after a fantastic start to the season lost consecutive games for the first time this season in the previous two games. They suffered these two defeats against the same opponent Lazio first in the Coppa Italia 3-1 loss and then in the last league game where they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss. This loss brought them back to second position with 33 points after Atalanta picked up the win against AC Milan to maintain a two-point lead. It will be interesting to watch how the title race folds out with six teams in the mix.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 5:00 PM UK, 10:30 PM IST

Location: Bluenergy Stadium

Form:

Udinese (in all competitions): L-L-D-L-W

Napoli (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Lorenzo Lucca (⁠Udinese)

Lorenzo Lucca has emerged as an important member of this Udinese team. In the last game against Monza, it was his goal that broke the deadlock. He will also be relieved to get back on the score sheet again after a five-game goal-scoring drought. Although he has five goals to his name this season, his overall contribution has been more important as he covers a lot of ground and also helps the team in set pieces. 

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)

The Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte partnership started in breathtaking form with the Belgian international scoring two goals with two assists in the first two matches. But in the last couple of matches, he has been able to deliver the goals having registered one goal in the previous four matches. This season his overall goal tally is five while also providing another four assists in the process. Romelu Lukaku’s ability to hold up the play while also chipping in with goals makes him a real threat to look out for in this game. 

Romelu LUKAKU ⚽️🗣️💙 #ProudToBeNapoli pic.twitter.com/jMKXKl7uAx

— Oficial SSC Napoli (@sscnapoliES) November 27, 2024

Match Facts

• Udinese secured a 2-1 win over Monza in the last Serie A outing
• Napoli suffered a 1-0 loss against Lazio 
• They are unbeaten in their previous 17 games against Udinese

Udinese vs Napoli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Romelu Lukaku to score the first goal– 4/1 with bet365
• Tip 2: Napoli to win this game – 8/11 with sky bet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game– 10/11 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Udinese will be without the quartet of Keinan Davis (muscle), Maduka Okoye (Wrist), Martin Payeroand (knee), and Alexis Sanchez (thigh) who is a possible doubt for this game. 

As for Napoli, they have been dealt a huge blow as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is out on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury and is joined by Pasquale Mazzocchi as possible absentees for this game. 

Kvaratskhelia injury update 👇https://t.co/70pGKwXLGc

— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) December 10, 2024

Head to Head

Total Matches – 30

Udinese – 4

Napoli – 18

Draws – 8

Predicted Lineup

Udinese predicted lineup (4-3-2-1):

Sava (GK); Ehizibue, Bijol, Gianetti, Zemura; Lovric, Karlström, Zarraga; Thauvin, Ekkelenkamp; Lucca

Napoli predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Meret (GK); Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Raspadori

Match Prediction

While Udinese returned to winning ways in the previous game, Napoli have suffered consecutive losses in a row. However, considering the season both the teams are having and the visitors’s desperation to return to winning ways, we expect Antonio Conte’s side to emerge victorious here. 

Prediction: Udinese 1-2 Napoli

Telecast Details

India – Galaxy Racer (GXR) World

UK –  TNT Sports 2

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv

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