Fiorentina v Udinese

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Fiorentina were handed a 1-0 defeat away from home at Sassuolo in last week's Serie A action but Sunday's hosts now return to their Stadio Artemio Franchi for this upcoming clash against Udinese no doubt seeking to also return to winning ways after winning four of their preceding five games, while Udinese will also be keen to avoid another defeat following last week's 2-1 loss at home to Lazio.

Prior to last week's loss, Fiorentina had chalked up wins in the Italian top flight over Verona 1-0, Monza 1-0 and Torino 1-0 which has helped the hosts into early contention for a possible Champions League spot and Vincenzo Italiano's side will be eyeing off another three points at their Stadio Artemio Franchi in Sunday's clash with Udinese as well.

Fiorentina have also posted a 3-0 home win against Salernitana earlier as well, and although The Violets suffered a worrying three-match losing streak from towards the end of October through to early November with defeats incurred against the likes of Empoli, Lazio and Juventus, Fiorentina have turned things around in recent weeks.

Indeed, Fiorentina have lost just twice in their last eight games overall and have picked up five wins in the process while results at home have also been impressive with Fiorentina losing just twice in their previous 17 home games, collecting 11 wins along the way.

Udinese therefore face a tough challenge here on Sunday evening as the visitors head over to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on the back of a 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio and the visitors have also managed to capture a measly total of two wins from their 19 league matches played to date this season.

Victories over AC Milan and Bologna have been something of collector's items so far this season and indeed back into the last campaign as well, as these two victories have been Udinese's only highlights from their previous 23 matches overall in Serie A which is certainly a dismal record indeed.

Results away from home have also reflected Udinese's poor form overall as the visitors have managed to achieve just the one win from their last 14 outings on the road which bizarrely was recorded at AC Milan but they have also slipped to eight defeats within this period as well, thus making this upcoming trip to face Fiorentina a potentially tough evening at the office.

Fiorentina v Udinese Verdict

Fiorentina have won their last four home games on the trot in Serie A and the hosts will be keen to keep their Champions League ambitions on track with a win here in front of their home supporters, and having won the last two meetings on the trot against Udinese, the hosts look the more likely for the three points in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be Fiorentina win @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Fiorentina win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.60

Correct Score: Fiorentina 2-0 @ 7.50