Udinese vs Genoa Prediction & Betting Tips (1 December)

Expected in the fight not to go down this season, Udinese is currently 9th in Serie A and is 7 points ahead of the red zone. The team based in Friuli has distanced itself from the relegated side thanks to a very good start to the championship. On the other hand, Florian Thauvin's partners have been marking time for several weeks. Indeed, they have not gleaned any success over the last 4 days. After losing against Venice 3-2, Juventus 0-2 and Atalanta 2-1, Udinese took a point on the Empoli pitch last Monday 1-1. Rather to its advantage during the previous exercise, Genoa hoped to confirm this season.

Unfortunately, Milan Badelj's teammates are disappointing for the moment and today occupy 17th place in Serie A with a small point ahead of the first relegated team. Just before the international break, they won at Parma 0-1 and drew against Como 1-1. This did not prevent the leaders from parting ways with coach Alberto Gilardino. For the first time on Patrick Vieira's bench, Genoa was held to a draw at home by Cagliari last weekend 2-2.

Udinese still have to do without striker Alexis Sanchez, who has been absent since the start of the season, is injured. In addition, senior defender Bijol is suspended while starting midfielder Payero is uncertain. Scorer against Empoli, striker Davis (2 goals in SA) could once again be associated with Thauvin (3 goals and 2 assists in SA) this weekend. The Italian international Lucca (4 goals in SA) was relegated to the bench during the last 3 days.

For this meeting, Genoa remains without the important defender De Winter, the former Marseillais Malinovsky and the usual substitutes Ahanor , Ekhator and Ekuban. On loan from Juventus, attacking midfielder Miretti found the net on the last day. He could still compose the attacking trio with Zanoli and Pinamonti (4 goals and 1 assist in SA) while Balotelli, recently arrived, is content for the moment with a replacement role.