Udinese’s Season Kickoff: Can They Break Verona’s Hold?
Italian Serie A - Udinese VS Verona
Match Time:26-08-2025 00:30 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Udinese begins their 31st consecutive Serie A season hosting Hellas Verona. Udinese had a strong start in the Coppa Italia, while Verona advanced narrowly via penalties.
Team Analysis:
Udinese ended last season poorly, losing most of their final matches but still improved overall, finishing 12th. Coach Kosta Runjaic enters his second season aiming for a top-half finish despite losing top scorer Lorenzo Lucca. New signings and a strong preseason boost confidence.
Hellas Verona, meanwhile, avoided relegation with a steady finish and aim to secure mid-table safety under Paolo Zanetti. Their season started with a tough Coppa Italia win, setting up a competitive clash with Udinese.
Player Situation:
Udinese has lost key players but added new signings, with a mostly familiar lineup expected. Iker Bravo and Alexis Sanchez will compete upfront, while goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is suspended, so Razvan Sava will start.
Verona also saw Premier League departures but may feature new signings like Unai Nunez and Giovane. Defender Enzo Ebosse returns to face his former club, with only a few injuries affecting their squad.
Result Prediction:
Udinese aims to break their winless streak against Verona and secure a narrow victory on opening day, relying on home advantage despite both teams losing key players.
Predicted Result: Udinese 2-1 Hellas Verona.
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