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Statistics, recent trends, and expected key players: everything you need to know about the match of Serie A’s 15th round

Udinese-Napoli: numbers, history, and match scenarios at the BluEnergy Stadium

Udinese-Napoli is not just a league match, but a clash that over the years has built a precise narrative made up of ongoing streaks, taboos to break, and stats that tell much more than just the final score. The match, valid for the 15th round of Serie A 2025/26, will be played on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 PM at the BluEnergy Stadium in Udine.

A taboo lasting since 2016

The last time Udinese beat Napoli in Serie A dates back to April 3, 2016. On that occasion, the Friulani won 3-1 thanks to a brace from Bruno Fernandes and a goal from Cyril Théréau, while Gonzalo Higuaín scored for the Partenopei. Since then, Napoli has built a long positive streak against the Bianconeri.

The Azzurri are in fact unbeaten in 18 consecutive league matches against Udinese, with a record of 14 wins and four draws. In their Serie A history, Napoli has done better only against Cesena (26 games unbeaten) and Roma (19).

In the last six league clashes between the two teams, there has been an apparent balance, with a constant alternation between a Napoli win and a draw. The last meeting, in February 2025, ended 1-1.

Goals and spectacle at the BluEnergy Stadium

The matches played in Udine have often delivered goals on both sides. In five of the last six Serie A games played at the Friulani’s home, both Udinese and Napoli have scored. The only exception remains Napoli’s clear 4-0 win on September 20, 2021. In this stretch, there have been three draws and three Napoli victories, including the 3-1 on December 14, 2024.

Opposite moments for the two teams

Udinese comes to the match in a downturn. In their last six league games, they have suffered four defeats, conceding at least two goals in each loss. This is a reversal compared to the start of the season, when in the first eight rounds the Friulani had lost only twice, also collecting three wins and three draws.

Napoli, on the other hand, is seeking consistency especially away from the Maradona. Five of the seven total Serie A defeats under Antonio Conte have come away from home, including three this season. However, the last away match won without conceding, at Roma’s ground, has reignited the Azzurri’s ambitions. Now the goal is to achieve two consecutive away wins with clean sheets, something that hasn’t happened since May.

The solidity of Conte’s Napoli

The defensive numbers tell of a Napoli on the rise. After the November break, also thanks to the use of a three-man defense, the Azzurri are the team that has allowed the fewest shots on target in Serie A, just seven in three games. Moreover, their Expected Goals Against is the lowest in the league over the same period, standing at 1.59.

Udinese and their struggles against the big teams

Another stat weighs on the Friulani’s record. Udinese has won only one of their last ten Serie A home games against teams that started the day in first or second place in the standings. The only win in this stretch is the 4-0 thrashing of Roma on September 4, 2022. The rest: five draws and four defeats.

Runjaic is also concerned about the team’s performance in the second half. Udinese is one of the teams that has conceded the most goals after the break this season: 13 goals, nine of which were conceded right at the BluEnergy Stadium.

The expected key players

Among the individual curiosities, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp stands out. The first of his three Serie A goals came precisely against Napoli, away on February 9, 2025. This season, however, the Dutchman has yet to score and has attempted just six shots in 578 minutes played.

Looking at the last three rounds after the November break, Napoli also dominates the offensive stats. Two of the three players most involved in goals in Serie A are Azzurri: David Neres, with three goals and one assist, and Rasmus Hojlund, who has scored twice and provided two decisive passes. The only one keeping up is Nikola Vlasic of Torino.

Where to watch Udinese-Napoli

Udinese-Napoli will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Coverage will begin at 2:30 PM, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM.

Numbers, history, and current form paint a match that is anything but ordinary. Udinese is looking for a feat to break a years-long drought, while Napoli wants to confirm their solidity and ambitions. As always, the pitch will have the final say.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.