Fiorentina vs Udinese — Match Preview
A crisis of monumental proportions engulfs the Stadio Artemio Franchi as rock-bottom Fiorentina host Udinese on Saturday, 20 December 2025. The Viola are enduring a nightmare season, sitting 20th in the table with zero wins from 15 league matches and just 6 points. While they managed a morale-boosting European win over Dynamo Kyiv recently, their domestic form is catastrophic, highlighted by a home loss to Verona last week. Udinese, sitting comfortably in 10th with 21 points, arrive in Florence fresh off a massive 1–0 victory over title-chasers Napoli. The Friulians will smell blood against a Fiorentina side that looks destined for relegation unless something changes immediately.
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence (Capacity: 43,147)1
- Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET
- Referee: Maurizio Mariani (ITA)
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Match Stakes
Fiorentina (20th — 6 pts):
- Win → Moves to 9 pts; secures first league win of the season (psychologically vital)
- Draw → Stops the losing streak but keeps them anchored to the bottom
- Loss → Crisis deepens; gap to safety likely widens to double digits; fan unrest expected
Udinese (10th — 21 pts):
- Win → Moves to 24 pts; pushes them into the fight for European spots (Top 7)
- Draw → Solid away point; keeps them firmly mid-table
- Loss → A disappointing step back after beating Napoli; missed opportunity vs bottom side
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Team News
Fiorentina:
- Gosens R. — Out (Thigh Injury – Key Loss on left flank)
- Fazzini J. — Out (Ankle Injury)
- Lamptey T. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Sabiri A. — Out (Inactive)
- Desperation Mode: The manager may be forced to rely on youth or out-of-position players to plug the gaps on the wings.
Udinese:
- Kamara H. — Out (Foot Injury)
- Zemura J. — Out (Thigh Injury – LB Crisis)
- Bayo V. — Out (International Duty)2
- Modesto R. — Out (International Duty)3
- Atta A. — Out (Thigh Injury)4
- Tactical Shift: With both primary left-wing backs (Kamara/Zemura) out, Kosta Runjaic will have to improvise, possibly switching formation or using a center-back wide.
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Fiorentina
- 14/12 — 1–2 vs Verona (Serie A)
- 11/12 — 2–1 vs Dynamo Kyiv (UECL)5
- 06/12 — 1–3 vs Sassuolo (Serie A)
- 30/11 — 0–2 vs Atalanta (Serie A)
- 28/11 — 0–1 vs AEK Athens (UECL)
Udinese
- 14/12 — 1–0 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 08/12 — 1–2 vs Genoa (Serie A)
- 03/12 — 0–2 vs Juventus (Coppa Italia)
- 29/11 — 2–0 vs Parma (Serie A)
- 22/11 — 0–3 vs Bologna (Serie A)
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 26/05/2025 — Udinese 2–3 Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 23/12/2024 — Fiorentina 1–2 Udinese (Serie A)
- 14/01/2024 — Fiorentina 2–2 Udinese (Serie A)
- 24/09/2023 — Udinese 0–2 Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 14/05/2023 — Fiorentina 2–0 Udinese (Serie A)
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1)
De Gea; Kayode, Pongracic, Ranieri, Biraghi; Cataldi, Bove; Colpani, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kean
Udinese (3-5-2)
Okoye; Bijol, Giannetti, Kristensen; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero, Ebosse (filling in at LWB); Thauvin, Lucca
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Impact Bench
Fiorentina: Beltran (Energy upfront), Kouame (Aerial threat)
Udinese: Brenner (Pace on break), Bravo (Technical option)
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Tactical Analysis
Fiorentina
The Viola are conceding nearly 2 goals per game. Their defense is fragile, and without Gosens, they lack drive on the left. They rely heavily on Albert Gudmundsson for creativity, but he often finds himself isolated. At home, they must attack, but this leaves them horribly exposed to counters—a strategy Udinese excels at.
Udinese
Udinese are the masters of organized chaos. They defend deep and transition with vertical speed. Lorenzo Lucca serves as the target man, while Florian Thauvin floats in the pockets. Their win against Napoli showed their defensive resilience. Even with a crisis at left-wing-back, their physical midfield trio should dominate Fiorentina’s shaky engine room.
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Key Battles
- Kean vs Bijol — erratic striker vs dominant center-back
- Gudmundsson vs Karlstrom — battle for space in the #10 role
- Biraghi vs Thauvin — Fiorentina captain must stop the Frenchman cutting inside
- De Gea vs Lucca — stopping the aerial bombardment
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Spotlight Players
Fiorentina — David De Gea
The veteran goalkeeper has been kept busy all season. If Fiorentina are to get their first win, De Gea likely needs to produce a Man of the Match performance to keep a clean sheet.
Udinese — Lorenzo Lucca
The giant striker is a nightmare to defend against. Against a Fiorentina defense low on confidence, his physical presence in the box could be the deciding factor.
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Prediction
Fiorentina 1–1 Udinese
Fiorentina are desperate, and desperation can sometimes yield results. Udinese are missing key players on the flanks which balances the contest slightly. Expect a scrappy, tense affair where Fiorentina finally stop the losing rot but fail to secure that elusive first victory.
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Betting Insights
- Double Chance — Udinese or Draw (Fiorentina are winless)
- Under 2.5 Goals — Likely (Tense relegation scrap vibe)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Fiorentina vs Udinese — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
- UK: TNT Sports / OneFootball
Fiorentina vs Udinese — FAQs
Q: When is the Fiorentina vs Udinese match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 20 December 2025, at 18:00 CET.
Q: Has Fiorentina won a league game this season?
A: No. They have 0 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses in 15 games.
Q: Is Robin Gosens playing?
A: No. He is out with a thigh injury.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Udinese are slight favorites due to form, but bookmakers may see it as even due to Fiorentina’s home advantage.
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