Monday night’s encounter marks the 44th competitive fixture between Udinese and Hellas Verona in Serie A, with the historical record revealing 12 victories for Udinese, 17 draws, and 14 wins for Verona. The teams have faced each other twice in the current season, both of which ended in draws with scores of 1-1 and 0-0 during their last visit to the Stadio Bentegodi in January 2025. Udinese’s last victory over Verona dates back to October 2022, when they secured a 2-1 win.
Hellas Verona, struggling at home, has lost their last three games and have not tasted victory since December 14, when they triumphed in Florence. Meanwhile, Udinese is also seeking to bounce back, having gone two games without a win but did manage to earn all three points in their most recent away match against Torino on January 7.
Interestingly, Udinese’s pattern is quite intriguing; in their last 10 matches, they have never recorded the same final outcome in consecutive games. This season, their performance mirrors last year’s results on matchday 21, sitting on 26 points from seven wins, five draws, and nine losses.
As for Verona, they present some statistical vulnerabilities, having conceded the most goals in the final fifteen minutes of play (12) and losing 10 points in the second half compared to the first. Additionally, they exhibit the lowest average ball possession in Serie A at 40%.
In this context, Kosta Runjaic, head coach of Verona, will be eager to end his winless streak against Udinese’s Paolo Zanetti. So far, in their three competitive matchups, Runjaic has recorded two draws and one defeat, highlighting the growing tension and competitive nature of this upcoming clash. Both teams are under pressure to capitalize on this opportunity and shift their current fortunes.
With the stakes high for both sides, fans can anticipate an exciting showdown that could potentially shift the dynamics of their respective campaigns in the league.