Udinese 1-3 Napoli – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Napoli (51%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Udinese face Napoli.
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Analysis
Napoli make the trip to Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in Serie A, Regular Season - 16. The match kicks off on Saturday 14 December 2024 at 17:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Udinese have collected 1.00 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 3W 1D 6L. Last five: L L D L W. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Udinese, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Udinese have posted 4W 2D 4L at Bluenergy Stadium — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Napoli's overall Serie A record this term: 7W 1D 2L from 10 games (2.20 PPG). Last five: L D W W L. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.60 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Napoli, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Napoli have gone 4W 4D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 1.60 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Napoli are 1.20 PPG clear of Udinese in recent Serie A fixtures (2.20 vs 1.00). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head ledger leans to Napoli, who have claimed 4 wins from 6 meetings compared to 0 for the hosts, with 2 draws.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.5 goals per game across 6 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 6 May 2024, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Napoli have won 4 of 6 previous encounters, and at 3.5 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
Udinese — key trading statistics (53 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (home games).
Napoli — key trading statistics (53 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Udinese 57% versus Napoli 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Udinese 40% | Napoli 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Udinese 0.77 xG and Napoli 1.36 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Udinese attack 0.861 / defence 1.011 | Napoli attack 1.046 / defence 0.666. League average goals — home 1.337 / away 1.285. Napoli's defence strength of 0.666 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 53 Udinese games / 53 Napoli games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Udinese 21% | Draw 28% | Napoli 51%. Fair-value odds: Udinese 4.76 | Draw 3.57 | Napoli 1.96. Napoli hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 40% | Total xG 2.13. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.13 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 40% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Napoli are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Napoli if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.13 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 36% probability — marginal — conflicting signals conviction, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 3.5 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 40% on No. Form rates corroborate: Udinese 50% | Napoli 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Udinese vs Napoli | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: Bluenergy Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 14 Dec 2024, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Udinese 21% | Draw 28% | Napoli 51% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 40% | xG Udinese 0.77 / Napoli 1.36 • Poisson strength factors: Udinese attack 0.861 / def 1.011 | Napoli attack 1.046 / def 0.666 | league avg home 1.337 / away 1.285 • Poisson stance: Napoli (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.77
Udinese xG
Expected Goals
1.36
Napoli xG
40%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Udinese vs Napoli kick off?
Udinese vs Napoli kicked off at 17:00 on Saturday 14 December 2024 at Bluenergy Stadium.
What was the final score in Udinese vs Napoli?
Udinese 1 - 3 Napoli.
Where is Udinese vs Napoli being played?
The match is being played at Bluenergy Stadium.
What competition is Udinese vs Napoli part of?
Udinese vs Napoli is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Serie A (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Udinese vs Napoli?
Our statistical model gives Udinese a 21% chance of winning, Napoli a 51% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Napoli the favourite.
Will both teams score in Udinese vs Napoli?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both Udinese and Napoli will score (BTTS).
Will Udinese vs Napoli have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Udinese and Napoli?
Record (6 meetings): Udinese 0W | Draws 2 | Napoli 4W.
What form are Udinese and Napoli in?
Udinese (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.50 | L5 L-L-D-L-W. Napoli (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 0.60 | L5 L-D-W-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Udinese's attacking strength (0.86x league average) is weighed against Napoli's defensive record (0.67x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.77. Flip it around — Napoli's attack (1.05x) against Udinese's defence (1.01x) — and the away total comes out at 1.36.
These ratings are built from 53/53 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-1, at 14.6%. Close behind: 1-1 (14.1%), 0-0 (13.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Napoli Win
21%
4.73
28%
3.57
51%
1.97
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
16.2%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
0 – 0
11.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.77
Udinese xG
Total xG
2.13
1.36
Napoli xG
4.73
21%
Home win
3.57
28%
Draw
1.97
51%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.51
60%
BTTS No
1.66
Clean Sheet
26%
3.89
46%
2.15
Win to Nil
5%
18.42
24%
4.23
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.9 | 16.2 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Udinese vs Napoli?
Our Poisson model rates 0-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Udinese and Napoli expected to score?
The model projects 0.77 expected goals for Udinese and 1.36 for Napoli, a combined total of 2.13.
How confident is the prediction model for Udinese vs Napoli?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Udinese come into this having played 53 games, going 12W 21D 20L for 1.08 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-D-L-W. The sample for Udinese is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Napoli sit at 1.60 PPG from 53 outings (23W 16D 14L), a run that reads L-D-W-W-L across their last five. The sample for Napoli is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Napoli carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.52 PPG clear of Udinese — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Udinese's home form reads 5W 11D 10L across 26 games on their own ground, a 1.00 PPG return.
Away from home, Napoli have taken 1.62 points per game from 26 outings (11W 9D 6L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Napoli come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Udinese are averaging 1.04 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Napoli are on 1.43 scored and 1.09 conceded.
Last 53 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Udinese
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Napoli
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Udinese and Napoli in coming into this match?
Udinese have gone 12W 21D 20L in their last 53 games (1.08 PPG), while Napoli have gone 23W 16D 14L in their last 53 (1.60 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Udinese at home or Napoli away?
Napoli's away record (1.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Udinese at home: 1.00 PPG; Napoli away: 1.62 PPG.
Have Udinese or Napoli been keeping clean sheets recently?
Udinese have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, Napoli in 30%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 24 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Napoli won 0-4 on 20 Sep 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Udinese have gone 1W 2D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Napoli — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Udinese
3
Draws
6
Napoli
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Udinese and Napoli?
From 10 meetings on record, Udinese have won 1, Napoli have won 6, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Udinese and Napoli last play each other?
They last met on 24 May 2026, when Napoli 1-0 Udinese.
Who has won more matches between Udinese and Napoli?
Napoli have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Udinese are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Napoli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Udinese 58%, Napoli 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 42% (Udinese) and 42% (Napoli).
On the defensive side: Napoli in 35%; Udinese have failed to score in 27% of games; Napoli in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Udinese home games / Napoli away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Udinese play Napoli?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Udinese's recent matches and 42% of Napoli's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Udinese vs Napoli usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 42% of Udinese's recent games and 42% of Napoli's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Udinese and Napoli tend to score early?
Udinese have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Napoli in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Napoli cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Udinese.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Napoli beat Udinese 1-3 at Bluenergy Stadium, Regular Season - 16, in the Serie A. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Udinese 0.77 xG and Napoli 1.36 xG, a combined 2.13. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Napoli outscored their 1.36 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Udinese attack 0.86 / defence 1.01 against Napoli attack 1.05 / defence 0.67, drawn from 53/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Udinese 21% | Draw 28% | Napoli 51%, with Napoli to win its most likely call at 51%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 63% and landed. Over 3.5 was 17% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 40% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Udinese 40%, Napoli 51%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Udinese's trading profile (53 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Napoli's trading profile (53 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Napoli arrived the stronger side — 1.60 PPG against 1.08. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Udinese (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.42 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Napoli (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.54 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.