It's the final games of 2023 in Serie A, with six played on Saturday and we've got a clash here featuring a team towards the bottom of the table, and one that are flying high up in the top part of the table. Udinese are the home team, and they host Bologna.
Udinese Form GuideUdinese are outside of the relegation zone in Serie A by one point, and the only reason they are there is thanks to draws. They've won just one game from 17 so far, but what they've also done is draw 11 games, two teams below them have three wins on the board, but less points. I'm not sure how long this will work, and Udinese really do need to find some more wins soon.
And they come here on the back of two draws, which were 1-1 away at Torino and 2-2 at home to Sassuolo. Before that, Udinese were thumped 4-0 by league leaders Inter Milan. A loss here, and if things go well for those below Udinese, they could find themselves in the relegation zone.
Bologna Form GuideBologna have been really impressive this season, and deserve all the plaudits they are getting right now. Surprisingly, they are in the top four, with eight wins and 31 points on the board, they would love to end 2023 in that position, as they look to hold on from the challenge behind them when we go into the new year.
They've been excellent recently, and have won their last three league games while they are six unbeaten in all competitions. Most recently, they won 1-0 at home to Atalanta, a big game as they are one of the teams chasing them, and before that, they won 2-1 away at league leaders Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia.
Match PredictionA big game at both ends of the table, and I am going to side with Bologna to continue their good form. They've been excellent recently, and I think they can win again here.