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>Venezia vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips – 06/11/2026
Few fixtures in Serie A carry as much desperation as this one. Venezia welcome Udinese to the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on Friday evening in a basement clash between the division's bottom two sides. Rooted to the foot of the table on just three points, the hosts face a Friulani outfit only marginally better off in 19th. With both clubs mired in dreadful runs of form, this is a genuine six-pointer where defeat could prove fatal to survival hopes. Adding spice, new Udinese boss Paolo Zanetti returns to face his former club.
Match Analysis
Venezia enter this basement six-pointer as the home favorite at 2.15, backed by the Penzo factor and a critical advantage: Udinese's managerial chaos. Davide Nicola's side desperately need points but carry Serie A's most anemic attack into the contest.
- Udinese's new manager Paolo Zanetti debuts against his former club, introducing significant tactical uncertainty away from home.
- Udinese concede 2.3 goals per game (23 in 10 matches), offering Venezia's forwards a rare exploitable weakness.
- Venezia won 3-2 at the Penzo against Udinese in October 2024, confirming home-ground advantage in this fixture.
- Udinese missing at least five outfield players, including Zanoli, Solet, and Bayo, severely thinning their squad depth.
Udinese arrive at 3.10 as outsiders in disarray: a sacked manager, a depleted squad, and a defensive record of 23 goals conceded in ten games. Zanetti's debut against his former club adds emotional and tactical complexity to an already fragile away side.
- Winless in five consecutive Serie A matches, Udinese show no signs of arresting their collapse.
- Key defensive absences, including Solet and Zanoli, leave Udinese's backline dangerously undermanned.
- First-game manager effect historically suppresses away performances, compounding Udinese's existing structural problems.
Key point: With both attacks severely misfiring and Venezia scoreless in three straight matches, the double chance covering home or draw pairs well with a low-scoring outcome, making 2.16 a compelling complementary angle.
Form & Statistics: Venezia vs Udinese
Venezia
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Udinese
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Venezia vs Udinese: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Venezia vs Udinese
Venezia
Starters
- 1 Filip Stanković
- 2 Redouane Halhal
- 3 Matías Moreno
- 4 Juan Jesus
- 5 Antoine Hainaut
- 6 Kike Pérez
- 7 Gianluca Busio
- 8 Simon Sohm
- 9 Pasquale Mazzocchi
- 10 Akor Adams
- 11 Lion Lauberbach
Absent
- Bartol Franjic (injury)
- Marin Šverko (injury)
- Thierry Correia (muscle injury)
- Andrea Adorante (back injury)
Udinese
Starters
- 1 Maduka Okoye
- 2 James Abankwah
- 3 Christian Kabasele
- 4 Matteo Palma
- 5 Mërgim Vojvoda
- 6 Jesper Karlström
- 7 Lennon Miller
- 8 Hassane Kamara
- 9 Nicolò Zaniolo
- 10 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
- 11 Keinan Davis
Absent
- David Alaba (injury)
- Oumar Solet (injury)
- Vakoun Bayo (injury)
- Alessandro Zanoli (injury)
- Idrissa Gueye (injury)
- Vakoun Issouf Bayo (hamstring muscle injury)
- Jakub Piotrowski (unknown injury)
- Juan Arizala (hamstring muscle injury)
Medium confidence
A 3-5-2 against a 3-4-2-1 sets up a fascinating midfield contest at the Penzo, with both sides deploying three-man defensive lines and wing-backs as the primary outlets wide. The battle for the central corridors could prove decisive, with Simon Sohm tasked with controlling the tempo for the home side.
For Udinese, the double pivot of Karlström and Lennon Miller will look to screen their back three and feed Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp in the pockets behind Davis. Both probable XIs carry similar confidence levels from the same sourcing, so the shape of this fixture feels reasonably settled ahead of kickoff.
Our Verdict
The double chance on Venezia or the draw represents the strongest value here. Udinese have collected a single point from their last five league outings, and Paolo Zanetti's first match in charge brings tactical uncertainty that rarely translates into immediate away wins. Venezia's home advantage at the Penzo, modest as it is, should prove enough to avoid defeat against a side shipping goals at an alarming rate. The home win at 2.15 and the draw at 3.75 both sit at attractive prices. Our pick: 1X double chance. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Venezia vs Udinese?
The double chance covering Venezia or a draw represents the most prudent wager here, supported by the home side's Penzo advantage and Udinese's considerable uncertainty under new manager Paolo Zanetti. With Venezia priced at 2.15 and the draw at 3.75, backing the home side feels the sharper angle given Udinese's catastrophic defensive record of 23 goals conceded in ten matches.
What time does Venezia vs Udinese kick off?
Venezia vs Udinese kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Friday, 6th November 2026. The fixture takes place at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venezia's compact and atmospheric ground, which has historically proven a difficult venue for visiting sides in Serie A.
Where can I watch Venezia vs Udinese on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Serie A fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically carried by Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Supporters are advised to consult their local listings or official Serie A broadcast partners to confirm which channel will be screening this particular fixture live.
What is Venezia's recent record against Udinese?
Head-to-head recent form is narrowly in Udinese's favour, with the Friulani winning two of the last three meetings. However, Venezia claimed the most recent encounter played at the Penzo, triumphing 3-2 in October 2024. That home victory will offer Davide Nicola's side genuine encouragement ahead of this relegation six-pointer.