Serie A Regular Season - 1

Udinese 1 - 1 FT Hellas Verona

Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli

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Futmetrix Verdict
32
FT
Mon, Aug 25
Italiano
Udinese
1-1
Hellas Verona
⚡ Intensity 30
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Deadlock at the Bluenergy Stadium

KRISTENSEN HEADER CANCELLED OUT IN FRIULI STALEMATE

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Udinese will feel aggrieved after controlling the vast majority of the contest only to be pegged back by a resilient Verona side in an opening day tactical battle.

Udinese Control the Tempo

From the outset at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, Udinese established a clear territorial dominance, dictating play with 63% possession. The home side looked comfortable on the ball, moving it efficiently through the thirds with an 87% pass completion rate. While the visitors sat deep, Răzvan Sava remained alert in the Udinese goal, though he was rarely tested during a cagey opening period. A Balance score of 4.6 suggests that while Udinese held the ball, clear-cut openings remained at a premium as both managers looked to avoid an early-season defeat. The tactical setup from Verona forced the hosts to be patient, circulating the ball wide to try and stretch a compact yellow-and-blue defensive block.

The Breakthrough and Shift

The deadlock was finally broken in the 53rd minute when Sandi Lovrić delivered a teasing ball into the area, met perfectly by Thomas Kristensen. The defender’s clinical finish sent the home crowd into raptures and seemed to justify their statistical superiority. With the Stakes rated at 1.0, the match lacked the frantic desperation of a late-season survival scrap, yet the goal injected a much-needed spark into the proceedings. Verona were forced to abandon their conservative approach, gradually committing more players forward. This shift in momentum began to exploit gaps in the Udinese midfield, as the visitors looked to find a way back into a match that was slowly slipping away from them.

Serdar Strikes to Split the Points

The equaliser arrived against the run of play in the 73rd minute. Giovane provided the creative spark, finding S. Serdar in space, who made no mistake in levelling the score. Despite an Intensity rating of 4.9 reflecting a steady rather than blistering pace, the final fifteen minutes saw Udinese launch a barrage of attacks to reclaim the lead. They finished the match with 14 total shots, but a mixture of wayward finishing and desperate Verona defending ensured the scoreline remained unchanged. The result sees both sides walk away with a point, a outcome that Verona will certainly value more given their limited time on the ball and the superior xG (0.73 to 0.56) created by the hosts.

Key Questions

What made Thomas Kristensen the Man of the Match?

Kristensen earned an 8.6 rating by combining defensive stability with a vital goal, showcasing his aerial prowess and positional awareness throughout the ninety minutes.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
63%
37%
Udinese 63%
Hellas Verona 37%
Shots
14
9
Udinese 14
Hellas Verona 9
Shots on Target
4
3
Udinese 4
Hellas Verona 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.73
0.56
Udinese 0.73
Hellas Verona 0.56
Passes
478
286
Udinese 478
Hellas Verona 286
Pass Accuracy
87%
73%
Udinese 87%
Hellas Verona 73%
Corners
5
1
Udinese 5
Hellas Verona 1
Fouls
10
14
Udinese 10
Hellas Verona 14
Yellow Cards
3
2
Udinese 3
Hellas Verona 2
Red Cards
0
0
Udinese 0
Hellas Verona 0

Match Events

33' 🟨 Iker Bravo
HT
53' T. Kristensen (S. Lovric)
61' 🔄 S. Lovric O. Zarraga
61' 🔄 I. Bravo V. Bayo
C. Niasse A. Harroui 🔄 66'
A. Sarr D. Mosquera 🔄 66'
70' 🟨 Keinan Davis
D. Bradaric R. Belghali 🔄 72'
S. Serdar (Giovane) 73'
74' 🔄 K. Davis J. Piotrowski
79' 🔄 J. Zemura H. Kamara
F. Cham D. Oyegoke 🔄 82'
S. Serdar E. Ebosse 🔄 82'
Enzo Ebosse 🟨 85'
88' 🟨 Nicolò Bertola
Rafik Belghali 🟨 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Udinese

Goalkeepers
R. Sava
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Bertola
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
T. Kristensen
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
O. Solet
MAGNET
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
98
Passes
10
Duels
Midfielders
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovric
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
J. Karlstrom
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Atta
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Zemura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
K. Davis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
I. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
A. Nunziante
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
C. Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Modesto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Pejicic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Bayo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Vinciati
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Verona

Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
U. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Nelsson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Frese
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
A. Bernede
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Serdar
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Bradaric
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Giovane
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belghali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kurti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlys
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rocha Livramento
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lambourde
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mitrovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
25/08/2025 Udinese 1 - 1 Verona Serie A Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli
15/03/2025 Udinese 0 - 1 Verona Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
04/01/2025 Verona 0 - 0 Udinese Serie A Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
20/04/2024 Verona 1 - 0 Udinese Serie A Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
03/12/2023 Udinese 3 - 3 Verona Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
30/01/2023 Udinese 1 - 1 Verona Serie A Dacia Arena
25/08/2025
1 - 1
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli
15/03/2025
0 - 1
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
04/01/2025
0 - 0
Serie A Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
20/04/2024
1 - 0
Serie A Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
03/12/2023
3 - 3
Serie A Bluenergy Stadium
30/01/2023
1 - 1
Serie A Dacia Arena
Udinese Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw

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