Udinese vs Spezia prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-05-13 19:00.
A first Serie A (SA) top-ten finish for Udinese since 2012/13 may also require favourable results elsewhere, but sitting on 44 points, they only need two more from their remaining two matches to make this their best tally for nine campaigns. Their recent eight-game form (W4, D2, L2) has certainly fuelled those hopes, with only Inter Milan picking up more league points since April.
Both losses during this period did come at the Dacia Arena though, putting Udinese at risk of losing three home games on the bounce for the first time this season. At least each of those defeats came by only a one-goal deficit, and considering Udinese have won their last two H2Hs against Spezia 1-0, we could be in for another tight affair.
With just four points separating the visitors from the bottom three, relegation has loomed over Spezia for much of the season, but theyâll finally guarantee safety if they can grab all three points here. Yet a current four-game losing run, despite both teams scoring in each, threatens to take Speziaâs relegation battle to the final day, as well as putting the âLittle Eaglesâ at risk of recording five consecutive top-flight defeats for the first time ever.
Spezia's away struggles havenât helped with four losses across their last five road trips (D1), although three have come by a single-goal margin. Those looking for an idea of which team may be busier at the back can turn their attention to these âgenerous travellersâ who have conceded a league-high 39 away goals coming into matchday 37, whilst shipping 2+ goals in 12 of 18 trips this season.
Players to watch: This is already Gerard Deulofeuâs most prolific top-flight season in any country (12) and he has given or extended Udineseâs lead âto nilâ with his last 11 SA goals. Similarly, Daniele Verde is also having his best SA season in front of goal (seven) and has been Speziaâs last scorer with his previous seven league strikes.
Hot stat: Udinese (eight) and Spezia (six) are amongst the top-four teams in SA when it comes to goals scored after regulation time this campaign.