Venezia vs. Udinese: A Tactical Preview of the Serie A Matchup

Venezia's Recent Form and Tactics

Venezia has had a difficult start to the Serie A season, winning only two of their first eight matches. The team has struggled to score goals, with only eight in their opening fixtures, and has conceded 15. Manager Paolo Zanetti has preferred a 4-3-3 formation, with Mattia Aramu, Joel Pohjanpalo, and David Okereke leading the line.

Venezia's approach has been cautious, with the team sitting deep and looking to hit opponents on the counterattack. However, this approach has not been successful, as the team has struggled to create chances. Zanetti may need to be more adventurous in his tactics if Venezia is to improve its results.

Udinese's Recent Form and Tactics

Udinese has had a more positive start to the season, winning four of their first eight matches. The team has been playing with a 3-5-2 formation, with Gerard Deulofeu and Beto up front. Manager Andrea Sottil has preferred to use wing-backs to provide width, with Destiny Udogie and Roberto Pereyra playing on the flanks.

Udinese has been impressive in attack, scoring 14 goals in their opening fixtures. Deulofeu has been in particularly good form, with four goals and two assists to his name. The team has also been solid in defense, conceding only six goals.

Head-to-Head Record

Venezia and Udinese have met 20 times in competitive matches, with Udinese winning nine times, Venezia winning six times, and the other five matches ending in draws.

Prediction

Udinese is the favorite to win this match, given their superior form and head-to-head record. However, Venezia has shown that they can be dangerous on the counterattack, and they will be looking to make the most of their home advantage. The match is likely to be close, but Udinese should ultimately have too much quality for Venezia.