In the 27th round of the Italian Serie A on March 2, 2026 (local time), Udinese will host Fiorentina. While the visitors clearly need the points more, they face a strong and determined opponent at the Dacia Arena.
Our Prediction for Udinese vs Fiorentina
Udinese performed typically last season, finishing twelfth with 44 points. This campaign, they have established themselves in the upper part of the table and are competing with Lazio for eighth place. However, recent form has been poor, as they have suffered three consecutive losses, including a defeat to Bologna.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, finished sixth last spring, surpassing Lazio on tie-breakers, which was enough to qualify for the Conference League. Their European campaign reached the playoffs, but they struggled at home against Jagiellonia after an impressive away win. Both under Pioli and Vanoli, Fiorentina had a difficult start to the domestic season, securing their first Serie A win only in December against Udinese. Since then, they have improved steadily and now realistically aim for survival and mid-table stability. Recent wins over Como and Pisa have been particularly important to maintain momentum.
Statistically, Udinese score 1.08 goals per match while conceding 1.5, whereas Fiorentina average 1.15 goals scored and concede 1.50 per game, highlighting that both teams are evenly matched offensively but vulnerable at the back.
Udinese vs Fiorentina: Key Stats and Trends
Udinese have lost their last three matches
58% of Udinese’s games end with both teams scoring; average goals per match: 2.58
Fiorentina won three in a row before facing the Polish team in Europe
69% of Fiorentina’s games end with both teams scoring; average goals per match: 2.65
Udinese vs Fiorentina: Probable Starting Lineups
Udinese (probable lineup): Okoye - Bertola, Kristensen, Sole - Zemura, Atta, Ekkelenkamp, Miller, Karlstrom, Ehizibue - Davis
Fiorentina (probable lineup): De Gea - Parisi, Ranieri, Pongracic, Dodo - Brescianini, Fagioli, Mandragora - Solomon, Kean, Harrison
Previous Matches
Fiorentina have won four of the last six encounters with Udinese, including the last two matches, losing only once.
Free Prediction for Udinese vs Fiorentina
Fiorentina come into this game with more motivation, which is crucial at this stage of the season. We predict an away victory for them with a “0” handicap (odds around 1.67). Expect Fiorentina to control possession while Udinese look to exploit counter-attacks.
Predicted Score: Udinese 1-2 Fiorentina
