On Monday night, Udinese and Serie A leaders Inter clash at the Global Energy Stadium in a game that may have significant implications at both ends of the table.
Udinese struggling for winsThe Bianconeri head into this clash with just one win in their last six Serie A games. Last time out, Gabriele Cioffi’s team drew 1-1 against Sassuolo.
Their poor recent run of form in the Italian top flight has Udinese in 14th place in the table, three points clear of the relegation zone.
The home team’s recent games in Serie A have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine league games.
Udinese's recent home record in Serie A is atrocious. They have won just one of their 17 home games in the Italian top flight.
Their recent home matches in the league have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their four Serie A games in the Italian top flight.
Inter juggernaut rolled on against EmpoliLast time out, the Nerazzurri recorded a 2-0 home win over Empoli, which means that the men from Milan are unbeaten in 24 Serie A games. Simone Inzaghi’s team has also won 11 of its last 12 matches in the Italian top flight.
Inter’s recent stellar form has them top of the table, 14 points clear of second-place city rivals Milan in the fight for the Scudetto.
The visitors have built their recent strong Serie A form on a stellar defensive record. They have kept five clean sheets in their last seven matches in the top flight.
Inter are unbeaten in their last 15 away games in the Italian top-flight, having recorded 13 wins and two draws. The Nerazzurri have also recorded five consecutive home victories.
What am I backing?Inter have been formidable this season, while Udinese’s recent form has been poor. The bet I am backing is a reasonably comfortable away victory.