Italian Serie A
2018-12-22 - Udinese vs Frosinone
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football: Italy Serie A
22nd December 2018 – Kickoff 15:00 [Italy Time]
Introduction:
Udinese in 17th spot welcomes the visit of Frosinone in 19th spot for this clash. The home side have 13 points from 16 games, while the visitors will have new Coach Marco Baroni available for this clash and they are in the bottom two with only 8 points collected.
Udinese
It is hard to figure out Udinese. They should be higher then their current 17th position no doubt. They have improved since Davide Nicola took over the coaching duties from Julio Velazquez.
Udinese have managed to beat Roma and managed a draw with Sassuolo. They did lose to Atalanta and Inter and it was hard to predict which side will come out to the pitch.
Udinese have scored only 13 goals this season with half of them coming from the contribution of Rodrigo de Paul, it an be said that they are the third worst attacking side in the league. In terms of defensive side, they are the eight worst in the Serie A, which is a lot better then other relegation sides.
Udinese can say they have a good home record with just one win in their last six home games and seven points from eight home games.
As for the team news, Ignacio Pussetto and Valon Behrami should make the starting eleven despite being doubtful. However, Brazilian defender Samir is out for the next three months. Also out on long terms are the likes of Lukasz Teodorczyk, Emmanuel Badu and Svante Ingelsson.
Frosinone
When you consider the budget they have then Frosinone is always going to struggle in Serie A. Moreno Longo took them to promotion via the Serie B play-offs, but losing to Sassuolo by 2-0 meant that his contract was terminated. He was replaced by ex-Benevento boss Baroni this week and his Serie A achievement was one point from 12 games.
Frosinone have managed just one win this season and have the worst attacking and defence in Serie A. Strangely their only win came away from home this season. Frosinone have managed to win just once in their last six away games and four points from eight away games so nothing to shout about either.
As for the team news, Joel Campbell and Daniel Ciofani should start this match despite doubts over their fitness. Luca Paganini, Emil Hallfredsson and Federico Dionisi will not play until early next year.
Past Meetings:
Udinese won by 1-0 back in October 2015 while Frosinone won by 2-0 when they hosted in March 2016.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Udinese 1-0 Frosinone
