Hellas Verona FC - Udinese predictions and free betting tips [20/04/2024]

On Saturday, 20 April, as part of the 33rd round of the Italian Serie A, Verona will host Udinese on their home field. The hosts obtained a crucial 2:2 draw against Atalanta on Monday, while Udinese's match against Roma was cancelled due to one of the Roman defenders fainting.

Verona

Verona holds 16th place in the Serie A standings and managed to move just one point away from the relegation zone. After six rounds without a win, Marco Baroni's pupils allowed themselves to breathe some fresh air by securing crucial victories against Sassuolo (1:0) and Lecce (0:1). Regrettably, in the following four games, the Mastiffs once again fell down with two draws and two losses. After suffering a home defeat to Genoa (1:2), Verona pulled off a draw against Atalanta away last Monday (2:2). Verona has scored in each of their last six home matches – the longest streak in over two years!

In the upcoming rounds, Baroni's charges will meet Fiorentina, Torino, and Milan's Inter. Midfielder Duda and reserve forward Cruz (0 goals in 4 matches) are both out due to injuries. However, key midfielder Serdar is back in contention following suspension. Winger Lazovic and winter recruit Noslin (3 goals and 2 assists in 11 matches) showed their firepower in the last game and will form the attacking duo once again, with the experienced Bonazzoli, who scored twice in the last three matches.

Udinese

Udinese, who also faces a tough season, holds the 15th place in the Serie A standings with one extra game and an equal number of points as Verona. The team has won only one of their last 7 matches, drawing three times and losing three times. Gabriele Chioffi's team possesses the lowest ball possession in Serie A (39%). The team is definitely without Lovric and Toven in their lineup. Also, Ebosse, Deulofeu, Davis, and Brenner are all injured. Roberto Pereyra (4 goals and 3 assists) will play the dangerous moments creator, while Samardzic (4 goals and 2 assists) will command the team's action.

Head to head

The teams drew 3:3 in the December match of the first round, making it the third draw in their last five head-to-head games.

Prediction for the match Verona - Udinese

Verona has picked up a good shape since March and gradually pulls away from the drop zone, while Udinese has lost 22 points while leading the games.