Udinese set to improve European hopes at Chievo

On Friday night, Chievo host Udinese at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in Serie A, as the visitors attempt to move closer to the European spots.

Chievo have had an up and down Serie A campaign so far, and sit 13th place in the Italian top-flight. The men from Verona are just six points above the relegation zone in Serie A.

A run of just one win in ten league games has seen the home side slip down to their current league position.

Rolando Maran’s side have also lost four of their last five games in the Italian top-flight. The home side suffered a 1-0 defeat against struggling Benevento last time out in the league.

One of the home side’s main problems of late has been scoring goals, as they have now failed to score in four of their last five league games.

Chievo’s recent home form has been inconsistent in Serie A, as they have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games.

Udinese have hit form in recent months, winning their last five Serie A games. A key to their good form has been their effectiveness in front of goal, as the team from Udine have scored at least two goals in their last five league outings.

Massimo Oddo’s side recorded a 2-1 win at Bologna last time out to maintain their winning run in Serie A. A win in this clash would put Udinese level with sixth-place Sampdoria, who occupy the last Europa League spot in the Italian top-flight.

Oddo’s team have won their last four away games in Serie A after suffering eight consecutive league defeats prior to their good away run. The visitors have also scored at least two goals in their last three away games in the Italian top-flight.

Forebet predicts that Udinese recent good run of form in Serie A will continue in Verona.