Udinese vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (14 December)

Well wedged in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Udinese today occupies 11th place in Serie A with 6 points behind the last European seat and 8 ahead of the first relegation. Less sovereign for some time, the team based in Friuli has lost 3 of its last 4 championship matches, for 1 victory. Udinese won at low-ranked Parma 0-2 but otherwise fell to Roma 2-0, Bologna 0-3 and Genoa last Monday 1-2. Napoli are still in the fight for the Scudetto this season. The reigning Italian champion is currently 2nd in Serie A and has the same number of points as the leader, AC Milan.

In a good dynamic, Antonio Conte's men have only conceded one setback in the last 7 days, for 5 victories and 1 draw. Beaten in Bologna just before the November international break 2-0, they then showed the muscles to dominate Atalanta 3-1, Roma 0-1 and Juventus last weekend 2-1. Napoli, on the other hand, is less comfortable in the Champions League and has just lost at Benfica this week 2-0. 

The head-to-head record between these two sides leans heavily in Napoli’s favor, especially at the Dacia Arena where they have dominated in recent years. Udinese have failed to win any of their last five home meetings against Napoli, managing only two draws while losing three. That history weighs on the hosts, but it also sets up an intriguing narrative: can Udinese finally break the cycle, or will Napoli’s superior squad depth and attacking options prove decisive once again? Both teams have shown contrasting fortunes in the last two months, with Napoli pushing for Champions League qualification and Udinese battling to remain in the top half. The tactical battle will be fascinating, as Udinese may opt for a compact defensive shape to frustrate Napoli’s attacking rhythm.

Despite the attacking talent on display, this fixture has the potential to be cagey and low-scoring. Udinese’s recent inability to convert chances, combined with Napoli’s occasional struggles against defensive setups, suggests a stalemate could be on the cards. Both sides have shown resilience in defense in recent matches, and with the stakes high, neither may risk overcommitting. Taking into account the recent form, head-to-head history, and tactical tendencies, the most realistic outcome appears to be a goalless draw. Therefore, the prediction for this Serie A clash is a 0:0 correct score, a result that would frustrate Napoli’s ambitions but offer Udinese a valuable point at home.

• Summary: Udinese is going head to head with Napoli starting on 14 Dec 2025 at 14:00 UTC at Bluenergy Stadium stadium, Udine city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Simone Sozza
• Udinese Feedinco Rating: 6.77
• Napoli Feedinco Rating: 6.86