Parma vs Udinese Prediction

Right then, let's get down to business with this Serie A clash between two teams who've been struggling more than me trying to explain what vegetables are! Parma sitting 15th and Udinese in 10th, both needing points like I need a braai after a long day.

Looking at recent form, Parma have been decent at getting results at home. They've drawn 42.86% of their home games this season and showed they can mix it with the big boys - that 2-2 draw against AC Milan was proper stuff! They've scored in 70% of their recent games, so they know where the net is.

But here's the thing about Udinese - their away form is worse than a bok trying to swim! Zero wins in their last three away trips, scoring only 0.67 goals per game on the road. However, they do tend to find the net even when losing, with a 60% both teams to score rate recently.

The head-to-head tells an interesting story too. Parma actually have a decent record against Udinese at home - 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Both teams have scored in 6 out of their 9 meetings overall, which suggests we're in for some goal action.

When you look at the numbers, Parma's home games average 2.72 goals, while Udinese's away trips see 2.67 goals per game. Both defenses have been about as solid as a paper bag in the rain - Parma keeping only 20% clean sheets and Udinese just 10%!

Given both teams' tendencies to both score and concede, and with Udinese needing to push for points despite their poor away form, I'm backing both teams to get on the scoresheet here.