Overview
Udinese is in relatively good form with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. Notably, they have continuously had to face formidable opponents such as Napoli, Inter Milan, and Fiorentina. However, Udinese still knows how to surprise by defeating Fiorentina right on the away field.
Udinese's away form has been quite good recently, with 2 wins and 1 draw. Coach Kosta Runjaic's team will have the opportunity to extend that streak when they travel to Verona in the next match.
Verona have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games. They have dropped to 16th place and are only 4 points above the relegation zone. Verona's problem lies in their shaky defense. With 42 goals conceded since the start of the season, they have the weakest defense in Serie A, far ahead of second-placed Parma with 34 goals conceded.
A weak defense is the reason why Verona has suffered 12 defeats, the most in the league, more than any team in the relegation zone. They are also in poor home form, having lost all three of their most recent matches.
In fact, Verona only scored 1 goal, while receiving 10 goals in those matches. Therefore, this is a good opportunity for Udinese to win all 3 points.
Notably, Verona have not drawn any matches after 18 rounds in Serie A this season, with 6 wins and 12 losses.
In terms of head-to-head record, the two teams are showing great balance. In the last 5 meetings, each side has 1 win, the remaining 3 are draws.
Human resources situation
Martin Frese, Juan Cruz and Abdou Harroui for the home side remain absent through injury.
On the other side of the front line, Oier Zarraga, Lautaro Giannetti, Keinan Davis and Maduka Okoye of Udinese cannot play due to injury. Meanwhile, the possibility of Martin Payero's participation is still open.
Expected lineup:
Verona: Montipo, Dawidowicz, Coppola, Ghilardi, Tchatchoua, Duda, Serdar, Lazovic, Suslov, Sarr, Tengstedt.
Udinese: Sava, Kristensen, Bijol, Toure, Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura, Thauvin, Lucca.
The match between Verona and Udinese takes place at 2:45 am on January 5 (Vietnam time).
