Udinese vs Genoa Prediction - Serie A: Dominant Head-to-Head History

A confrontation with a historical disparity.

The match between Udinese and Genoa at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli at 00:00 on December 9, 2025, is predicted to be a tense encounter. Although Udinese is higher in the Serie A standings, recent head-to-head history heavily favors the visiting team Genoa, posing a significant challenge for the home side.

Form and position in the league table

Currently, Udinese sits in 11th place in the league table with 18 points after 13 matches played. Their form in the last 5 games has been inconsistent, with 2 wins and 3 losses. Since the start of the season, the team at Bluenergy Stadium has scored 14 goals but has also conceded 20.

On the opposite side, Genoa are ranked 16th with 11 points and are fighting to avoid relegation. The visitors' form is somewhat better in their last 5 matches with 2 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 defeat. Similar to Udinese, Genoa's defense has conceded 20 goals, while their attack has only scored 13.

The head-to-head history heavily favors Genoa.

Statistics from the last five encounters show Genoa's complete dominance. The visitors are on a five-match unbeaten streak against Udinese, including three wins and two draws. Notably, Udinese have failed to score a single goal against Genoa in all three of their most recent matches.

• April 5, 2025: Genoa 1 - 0 Udinese
• December 1, 2024: Udinese 0 - 2 Genoa
• February 25, 2024: Genoa 2 - 0 Udinese
• October 1, 2023: Udinese 2 - 2 Genoa
• January 22, 2022: Genoa 0 - 0 Udinese

Force situation

Both teams faced personnel losses ahead of this crucial match.

Udinese

• A. Atta: Absent due to thigh injury.
• H. Kamara: Absent due to a foot injury.

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• S. Fini: Absent due to suspension (red card).
• A. Gronbaek: Not participating in the competition.
• M. Cornet: His availability is uncertain due to a thigh injury.
• J. Ekhator: His availability is still uncertain.
• C. Ekuban: His availability is still uncertain.

Predict the match result.

Based on their current form and especially their superior head-to-head record, Genoa are considered the favorites to earn points despite playing away from home. History shows that Udinese often struggle when facing Genoa. With the home team's attack having trouble finding the net, a draw or a win for Genoa is a highly likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 23:23 on 08/12/2025

Official lineup

Udinese

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachKosta Runjaić

Starting lineup:

• 40. Maduka Okoye (G)
• 13. Nicolò Bertola (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)
• 33. Jordan Zemura (M)
• 10. Nicolò Zaniolo (F)
• 9. Keinan Davis (F)

Substitutes:

• 90. Răzvan Sava
• 93. Daniele Padelli
• 16. Matteo Palma
• 2. Saba Goglichidze
• 31. Thomas Kristensen
• 19. Kingsley Eisibue
• 6. Oier Zarraga
• 38. Lennon Miller
• 29. Abdoulaye Camara
• 77. Rui Modesto
• 4. Sandi Lovrić
• 18. Adam Buksa
• 7. Idrissa Gueye
• 15. Vakoun Issouf Bayo
• 17. Iker Bravo

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Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachPatrick Donalé Vieira

Starting lineup:

• 1. Nicola Leani (G)
• 27. Alessandro Marcandalli (D)
• 34. Sebastian Otoa (D)
• 22. Johan Vásquez (D)
• 15. Brooke Norton-Cuffy (M)
• 73. Patrizio Masini (M)
• 17. Ruslan Malinovskyi (M)
• 2. Morten Thorsby (M)
• 3. Aarón Martín (M)
• 9. Vitinha (F)
• 29. Lorenzo Colombo (F)

Substitutes:

• 39. Daniele Sommariva
• 35. Ernestas Lysionok
• 20. Stefano Sabelli
• 42. Alin Kumer
• 14. Jean Onana
• 76. Lorenzo Venturino
• 30. Hugo Cuenca
• 23. Valentín Carboni
• 40. Seydou Fini
• 8. Nicolae Stanciu
• 77. Mikael Ellertsson
• 21. Jeff Ekhator
• 18. Caleb Ekuban
• 70. Maxwel Cornet
• 10. Junior Messias