Serie A: Udinese vs SSC Napoli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A round 16 match between Udinese and SSC Napoli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Udinese welcome SSC Napoli on Saturday in the Serie A, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 16 match.

While SSC Napoli are chasing the lead in the Serie A after collecting 32 points in 15 rounds, Udinese trail by 20 points after 15 rounds, leaving them as number 9 in the table.

Form: Udinese vs SSC Napoli

Udinese Form

Their last three matches saw Udinese drawing 1-1 with Empoli, losing 0-2 against Genoa before beating Monza by 1-2. Udinese won three of their previous six matches at Bluenergy Stadium – Stadio Friuli in the Serie A. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring six goals to seven against.

SSC Napoli Form

SSC Napoli have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 0-1 win against Torino. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-1 against Lazio, before suffering another loss in a 0-1 match against Lazio. SSC Napoli claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Serie A, going undefeated as they also drew twice. They also banged in nine goals, whilst conceding one.

Betting stats and facts for Udinese and SSC Napoli

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Udinese and SSC Napoli. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Udinese vs SSC Napoli

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Hassane Kamara will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. SSC Napoli hope Romelu Lukaku can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

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Full-time result

Udinese won seven of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing three times. SSC Napoli won four of their last 10 games away from home, with four draws and two defeats as well. SSC Napoli remained without defeat in 6 away games on the bounce. SSC Napoli have not lost to Udinese in 17 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Udinese scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. SSC Napoli scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. SSC Napoli should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Udinese only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. SSC Napoli claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. SSC Napoli have scored in 21 consecutive league meetings with Udinese.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Udinese’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of SSC Napoli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Udinese conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. SSC Napoli’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.