Fiorentina – Udinese

Fiorentina host Udinese in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, with the home side languishing in 15th place on just three points after a solitary win and three defeats, their goal‑difference a dismal –6 (5‑11). Udinese sit two spots higher in 13th, holding four points from a win, a draw and a loss and a neutral goal‑difference of zero (5‑5). The gap in points is narrow, and a positive result could see Udinese pull clear of the relegation‑threatened cluster, while Fiorentina will be desperate to close the three‑point gap and spark a turnaround. Their recent head‑to‑head meetings have been tightly contested, adding extra intrigue to a fixture that could reshape the lower half of the table.