Serie A Regular Season - 16
Fiorentina 5 - 1 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Maduka Okoye 7'
↓ C. Kabasele ↑R. Sava 10'
21' R. Mandragora (N. Fagioli)
40' Fabiano Parisi
42' A. Gudmundsson (F. Parisi)
45' C. Ndour (N. Fagioli)
HT
↓ N. Zaniolo ↑S. Lovric 46'
↓ A. Zanoli ↑H. Kamara 46'
53' ↓ R. Mandragora ↑N. Fortini
56' M. Kean
65' Luca Ranieri
↓ K. Davis ↑A. Buksa 65'
↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑I. Gueye 66'
O. Solet (J. Piotrowski) 66'
69' M. Kean (Dodo)
71' ↓ M. Kean ↑R. Piccoli
71' ↓ F. Parisi ↑C. Kouame
82' ↓ P. Comuzzo ↑M. Viti
82' ↓ N. Fagioli ↑H. Nicolussi Caviglia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dodo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
P. Comuzzo 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
77
Passes
7
Duels
M. Pongracic
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
100
Passes
6
Duels
L. Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
F. Parisi
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
R. Mandragora 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
N. Fagioli
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
C. Ndour 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
M. Kean 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.3
Rating
A. Gudmundsson
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
57
Passes
3
Duels
BENCH
L. Lezzerini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Kospo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Viti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fortini 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Dzeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
M. Okoye 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Defenders
T. Kristensen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Kabasele
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
O. Solet 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Aerials Won
2
Tackles
Midfielders
A. Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Karlstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Piotrowski
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
N. Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
N. Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
K. Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
A. Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Sava 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
5
Conceded
0
Saves
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
M. Palma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovric
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/12/2025 | Fiorentina | 5 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 25/05/2025 | Udinese | 2 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 23/12/2024 | Fiorentina | 1 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 14/01/2024 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 24/09/2023 | Udinese | 0 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 14/05/2023 | Fiorentina | 2 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 31/08/2022 | Udinese | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 27/04/2022 | Fiorentina | 0 - 4 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 26/09/2021 | Udinese | 0 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 28/02/2021 | Udinese | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
21/12/2025
25/05/2025
23/12/2024
14/01/2024
24/09/2023
14/05/2023
31/08/2022
27/04/2022
26/09/2021
28/02/2021
Fiorentina Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Five-star Fiorentina punish ten-man Udinese at the Franchi
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A ruthless Fiorentina side exploited an early red card to dismantle Udinese, securing a massive victory that revitalizes their campaign.
Opening Act
The tactical landscape at Stadio Artemio Franchi was fundamentally altered after just seven minutes when Maduka Okoye was dismissed for a professional foul as the last man. This critical error sent the Intensity rating to 13.8, handing Fiorentina a golden opportunity to dominate an Udinese side forced into emergency containment. The Viola didn't hesitate, seizing control of the match and eventually recording a dominant 63% possession. With the Stakes high due to their precarious league position, the breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute. R. Mandragora applied a clinical finish to a delivery from Nicolò Fagioli, whose vision in the midfield became the cornerstone of the home side's offensive barrage.
The Pivot
The match reached a decisive tipping point late in the first half as the visitors' structure completely buckled under pressure. A Balance score of 2.5 reflects how one-sided the encounter became during a ruthless three-minute window. In the 42nd minute, A. Gudmundsson doubled the advantage following sharp work from F. Parisi. Before Udinese could regroup, C. Ndour struck a hammer blow in first-half stoppage time, again assisted by the irrepressible Fagioli. This flurry of goals effectively killed the contest, leaving the Friulani with a mountain to climb and a man less to do it with. The tactical shift from Udinese to a low block was insufficient to stop a Fiorentina side playing with renewed confidence.
Resolution
The final act belonged to Moise Kean, who turned a comfortable lead into a statement victory. The striker’s Intensity was rewarded in the 56th minute when he slotted home for 4-0. While Udinese managed a momentary response through O. Solet, who found the net in the 66th minute after an assist from J. Piotrowski, any hopes of a miracle were instantly snuffed out. Just three minutes later, Kean completed his brace, assisted by a rampaging Dodô, to restore the four-goal margin. A combined total of 31 shots throughout the match tells the story of a shooting gallery at the Franchi, providing the Viola with a crucial win to lift them off the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Maduka Okoye impact the match?
The 7th-minute dismissal forced Udinese to play 83 minutes with ten men, leading to 63% possession and 20 shots for a dominant Fiorentina side.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
The man advantage created spaces for 31 total shots, combined with clinical finishing from Moise Kean and Fagioli's elite playmaking for Fiorentina.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Stakes: Fiorentina’s Desperate Search for Points
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A match defined by Fiorentina’s struggle for stability and Udinese’s opportunistic mid-table positioning in this relegation-threatened encounter.
The Setup
As Serie A enters its 16th round on December 21, 2025, the atmosphere at the Stadio Artemio Franchi is heavy with anxiety. Fiorentina finds itself languishing in 18th place, crippled by a Form rating of 4.6 and a baffling home record of zero wins in seven attempts. Visitors Udinese arrive in 9th place, enjoying a much stronger season. While the overall Stakes score of 1.0 might suggest a low-intensity affair to neutral observers, for the home side, this is a genuine fight for top-flight survival. The Balance of 3.5 indicates a match that could be decided by a single mistake or a moment of individual brilliance from the available Stars.
Key Battle
With no specific head-to-head player data provided, the tactical focus shifts to the unit battle. Fiorentina's attacking trident, featuring M. Kean and A. Guðmundsson, must find a way to dismantle a disciplined Udinese backline anchored by O. Solet. The battle for midfield supremacy will be crucial, as N. Zaniolo looks to exploit the spaces left by a desperate Fiorentina side pushing forward for a much-needed home win.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where neither side wants to blink first. David De Gea and Maduka Okoye are likely to be the busiest men on the pitch, with both keepers in excellent shot-stopping form. Fiorentina will dominate possession but struggle to convert chances, leading to a frustrating afternoon for the Viola faithful. We predict a 1-1 draw—a result that keeps Udinese comfortable but does little to alleviate Fiorentina's relegation fears as they remain mired in the bottom three.