Udinese vs Bologna Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Serie A clash between Udinese and Bologna. The lads from Udinese are sitting mid-table in 10th with 15 points, while Bologna are flying high in 5th with 21 points - and there's a good reason for that gap!

Udinese have been a proper mixed bag lately. They've had some decent results at home, like that 1-0 win over Atalanta and a 3-2 thriller against Lecce, but they've also taken some proper hidings. Remember that 3-0 hammering by AC Milan on their own patch? Or the 2-0 loss to Roma? They did smash Primorje 6-2 in a friendly, but let's be honest, that's just a kickabout really.

Bologna, on the other hand, have been absolutely solid as a rock - unbeaten in their last 10 matches! That's proper impressive stuff. They've beaten Napoli 2-0, won 3-1 at Parma, and even when they're not winning, they're not losing. Their away form is particularly tasty - 60% win rate on their travels and banging in 2.2 goals per game away from home.

When these two have met in the past, it's been tight as a drum. Out of 9 matches, there's been only 1 win for Udinese, 2 for Bologna, and 6 draws! Last time they met it ended 0-0, and most of their recent encounters have been close, cagey affairs.

Looking at the numbers, Bologna just look stronger all round. They keep the ball better (58.5% vs 46.3%), have more shots, and their defence is like a brick wall - only letting in 0.7 goals per game compared to Udinese's 1.5. Plus, they've got that confidence from being unbeaten for ages.

The bookies have Bologna as favorites at 2.15, which seems about right given their form. Udinese are 3.25 for the win, which looks a bit short considering they've struggled against the better teams at home.

Key Points:

• Bologna unbeaten in last 10 matches (5W, 5D)

• Bologna's away form: 60% win rate, 2.2 goals per game

• Head-to-head dominated by draws (6 out of 9 meetings)

• Bologna much stronger defensively (0.7 vs 1.5 goals conceded per game)

• Udinese inconsistent at home against top teams

Sometimes you just have to go with the form, and right now Bologna are ticking all the boxes. They're confident, solid at the back, and dangerous going forward. Udinese might make it tricky, but I fancy Bologna to get the job done and continue their brilliant unbeaten run.