Fiorentina vs Udinese Prediction - Serie A

Match context

The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Udinese, scheduled for 00:00 on December 22, 2025, at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, is predicted to be a clash of contrasting forms. The home team is mired in a serious crisis, while Udinese has a great chance to secure all three points.

Current standings

Fiorentina are having a disastrous season, sitting 20th and last in the Serie A table with only 6 points after 15 rounds. The Viola are yet to taste victory and face a clear threat of relegation.

Conversely, Udinese are in a much safer position. With 21 points, they are currently ranked 10th and aiming to improve their ranking. A victory away against a struggling opponent is well within the reach of the visiting team.

Performance analysis

Fiorentina: A crisis with no way out.

Fiorentina's form is extremely alarming. In their last five Serie A matches, they have only managed two draws and suffered three defeats. Even more concerning, the team at the Artemio Franchi stadium has yet to win a single game after 15 rounds (6 draws, 9 losses). Their attack has been ineffective with only 12 goals scored (an average of 0.8 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 26 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game).

Udinese: Inconsistent but outstanding.

Despite their lack of consistency, Udinese's form is still far superior to their opponent's. In their last 5 matches, they have 2 wins and 3 losses. After 15 matches played, the away team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Udinese's away performance is also quite good with 3 wins in 7 away games.

History of confrontations

Looking at their head-to-head record in the last five meetings, Fiorentina holds the advantage with three wins, one draw, and only one loss against Udinese. However, this result may not accurately reflect the current strength of the two teams.

• May 26, 2025: Udinese 2 - 3 Fiorentina
• December 24, 2024: Fiorentina 1 - 2 Udinese
• January 15, 2024: Fiorentina 2 - 2 Udinese
• September 24, 2023: Udinese 0 - 2 Fiorentina
• May 14, 2023: Fiorentina 2 - 0 Udinese

Force information

Both teams faced personnel losses ahead of this match.

Fiorentina

• R. Gosens:Absent due to a thigh injury.
• T. Lamptey:Absent due to a knee injury.
• J. Fazzini:His availability is uncertain due to an ankle injury.

Udinese

• A. Atta:Absent due to a thigh injury.
• V. Bayo:Absent due to international duty.
• R. Modesto:Absent due to international duty.
• J. Zemura:Absent due to a thigh injury.
• H. Kamara:His availability is uncertain due to a foot injury.

Analysis and predictions

Based on the contrast in form, league position, and consistency, Udinese is considered the clear favorite in this match. Although the head-to-head history favors Fiorentina, the home team is in a deep crisis and unlikely to pull off an upset.

With a weak defense and a lackluster attack, Fiorentina will struggle to withstand a better-organized Udinese side. A draw or a win for the visitors is the most likely outcome.

Forecast:Udinese win or draw.

Team lineup updated at 23:23 on December 21, 2025

Official lineup

Fiorentina

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachPaolo Vanoli

Starting lineup:

• 43. David De Gea (G)
• 5. Marin Pongračić (D)
• 15. Pietro Comuzzo (D)
• 6. Luca Ranieri (D)
• 2. Dodo (M)
• 8. Rolando Mandragora (M)
• 44. Nicolò Fagioli (M)
• 27. Cher Ndou (M)
• 65. Fabiano Parisi (M)
• 10. Albert Guðmundsson (F)
• 20. Moise Kean (F)

Substitutes:

• 30. Tommaso Martinelli
• 1. Luca Lezzerini
• 23. Eman Košpo
• 60. Eddy Kouadio
• 26. Mattia Viti
• 7. Simon Sohm
• 29. Niccolò Fortini
• 14. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
• 24. Amir Richardson
• 91. Roberto Piccoli
• 99. Christian Kouamé
• 9. Edin Džeko

Udinese

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachKosta Runjaic

Starting lineup:

• 40. Maduka Okoye (G)
• 31. Thomas Kristensen (D)
• 27. Christian Kabasele (D)
• 28. Oumar Solet (D)
• 59. Alessandro Zanoli (M)
• 24. Jakub Piotrowski (M)
• 8. Jesper Karlström (M)
• 32. Jürgen Ekkelenkamp (M)
• 13. Nicolò Bertola (M)
• 10. Nicolò Zaniolo (F)
• 9. Keinan Davis (F)

Substitutes:

• 90. Răzvan Sava
• 1. Alessandro Nunziante
• 93. Daniele Padelli
• 16. Matteo Palma
• 2. Saba Goglichidze
• 11. Hassane Kamara
• 4. Sandi Lovrić
• 19. Kingsley Eisibue
• 38. Lennon Miller
• 6. Oier Zarraga
• 29. Abdoulaye Camara
• 7. Idrissa Gueye
• 18. Adam Buksa
• 17. Iker Bravo