Udinese vs Venezia prediction for Friday’s matchday two of the Italian Serie A clash at Dacia Arena in Udine. After an opening match draw against Serie A giants Juventus, Udinese host newly-promoted Venezia who lost to Napoli in their first match. You can read our preview free prediction and betting tips in the following lines.
Udinese looking for their first home win since March
Udinese are looking for a better finish than last season when they ended their campaign in 14th position. As a result, there were some encouraging signs in their opening match against Juventus. In fact, the Little Zebras showed great character by fighting back for a draw after trailing 2-0. On top of that, Udinese were a match for Juve in almost all aspects of the game.
Moreover, the hosts had more goal attempts with six to three, and more shots off target with 11-10. Consequently, coach Luca Gotti hopes to build on this performance for better results. The Bianconeri ended last season on a low. To demonstrate they lost four of their last five matches to end the season and drew one. In addition, Gotti is looking for his team’s first home win since March (drawn 2, lost 5).
Udinese Key Points
Venezia to avoid a second defeat in a row
Venezia went bankrupt three times since the 1994/95 season when Udinese got promoted to Serie A. Additionally, Venezia played in Serie D as recently as 2015/16. Having worked their way up to the top flight, the Winged Lions had to go through playoffs after finishing fifth in Serie B. Nonetheless, they a faced tough opening day trip to Napoli and came back with a 2-0 defeat.
A second away game in a row may be asking too much from the Seria A newcomers. But if they want to avoid an immediate return to Serie B, Venezia need to get some positive results early on. In fact, that feat happened the last time coach Paolo Zanetti’s team were promoted to the Serie A back in the 2001/02 season.
Venezia key points
Udinese vs Venezia Prediction
Udinese proved they mean business when they drew 2-2 with Juventus in the first round of Serie A. Also, the Black and Whites want to show to their fans that, that result wasn’t by chance. Hence they will use their home advantage to register their first win.
As for Venezia, and looking at the stats in their match against Napoli, they weren’t an easy opponent. In fact, Venezia had more dangerous attacks than Napoli (41-44). In addition, eight goal attempts suggest that coach Zanetti’s team didn’t just sit back.
Naturally, Udinese are favorites to win and with good odds of 1.67 at Vbet. However, if we combine that win with the total goals scored in the match, Vbet has some very attractive bets.
Udinese vs Venezia Betting Tips
Udinese and Over 1.5 Goals 1.96 at Vbet
1 or x and Under 3.5 Goals 1.61 at Vbet