Genoa v Udinese prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Genoa v Udinese, Serie A on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 17:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Genoa host Udinese in Serie A on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 17:30 UK).
The key numbers
Udinese have lost their last five matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Genoa’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Genoa have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.63. Genoa have scored five goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Genoa have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Seven of Udinese’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Udinese’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Udinese have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 2.17. Udinese have scored nine goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Udinese have conceded 16 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Genoa (17th) and Udinese (16th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Genoa the stronger side, 38 rating points above Udinese (Genoa 1467, Udinese 1429, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 20 March 2026, finished Genoa 0–2 Udinese.
Team news
Predicted Genoa XI (4-2-3-1): J. Bijlow, L. Østigård, A. Marcandalli, J. Vásquez, S. Otoa, M. Ellertsson, M. Frendrup, D. Sow, B. Norton-Cuffy, A. Amorim, M. Osmajić — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morten Frendrup (4.4 per match over eight appearances, one assist) and Junior Messias (4.2 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Genoa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Genoa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morten Frendrup averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 713 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances. Junior Messias averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 372 minutes, with a shot in five of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Udinese XI (3-4-2-1): M. Okoye, E. Ebosse, J. Abankwah, O. Solet, J. Karlström, M. Vojvoda, H. Kamara, L. Miller, J. Piotrowski, O. Zarraga, J. Ekkelenkamp — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, O. Solet (4.3 per match over seven appearances, one assist) and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (4.0 per match over eight appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Udinese’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Udinese (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), O. Solet averages 2.2 tackles per 90 over 578 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last seven appearances. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp averages 1.8 shots per 90 over 698 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Serie A · Stadio Luigi Ferraris
- Head-to-head (last 6): Genoa 4 · draws 1 · Udinese 1 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Genoa 2W 1D 2L · Udinese 0W 0D 5L
Genoa v Udinese (Serie A): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Genoa for / against | Line | Udinese for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.38 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.5 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.75 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.88 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.63 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 0.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Genoa
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Wiafe n 8 | 51.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — |
| D. Sow n 8 | 57 | 1.4 | 2.2 | — |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vítinha n 8 | 47.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| H. Traorè n 8 | 48.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| S. El Shaarawy n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Franz-Ethan Meichtry n 8 | 31.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| T. Baldanzi n 8 | 66.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Colombo n 8 | 63.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| M. Osmajić n 8 | 84.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Vásquez n 8 | 71.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| K. Ehizibue n 8 | 69 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Messias n 8 | 46.5 | 4.1 |
| C. Drameh n 8 | 54.4 | 3.1 |
| Alexsandro Amorim n 8 | 46.5 | 3.1 |
| D. Puczka n 5 | 46.2 | 3.1 |
| M. Ellertsson n 8 | 86.9 | 3 |
Udinese
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennon Miller n 8 | 56.4 | 3.6 | 1.2 | — |
| N. Zaniolo n 8 | 76.4 | 2.1 | 2.9 | — |
| J. Piotrowski n 8 | 50.4 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| N. Bertola n 8 | 29.9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Abankwah n 8 | 73 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Gueye n 8 | 36 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| V. Bayo n 8 | 34.3 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| N. Zaniolo n 8 | 76.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| K. Davis n 8 | 61.5 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Bayo n 8 | 34.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| K. Davis n 8 | 61.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| J. Ekkelenkamp n 8 | 87.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| H. Kamara n 8 | 71.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| J. Abankwah n 8 | 73 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Bertola n 8 | 29.9 | 2.3 |
| O. Solet n 8 | 83.5 | 2.2 |
| H. Kamara n 8 | 71.9 | 2.2 |
| J. Arizala n 8 | 31.4 | 2.2 |
| M. Palma n 8 | 58.3 | 2.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Genoa v Udinese — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-03-20 Genoa 0–2 Udinese
- 2025-12-08 Udinese 1–2 Genoa
- 2025-04-04 Genoa 1–0 Udinese
- 2024-12-01 Udinese 0–2 Genoa
- 2024-02-24 Genoa 2–0 Udinese
- 2023-10-01 Udinese 2–2 Genoa
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Genoa and Udinese?
- In their last 6 meetings, Genoa won 4, Udinese won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Genoa and Udinese?
- Recent form — Genoa 2W 1D 2L; Udinese 0W 0D 5L.
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