In Serie A on January 26, Verona will face Udinese. The odds for both teams' victories are close: Udinese's win is priced at 2.81, Verona's at 2.96, and a draw at 3.11. In terms of probabilities: Verona's victory is estimated at 33.28%, a draw at 31.67%, and Udinese's win at 35.05%. This suggests that bookmakers do not see a clear favorite, with the chances being roughly equal, slightly favoring Udinese. This is also reflected in the double chance odds: 1X is at 1.49, X2 at 1.46, and 12 at 1.42. Meanwhile, the total over 2.5 goals is at 2.63, and under 2.5 is at 1.58, indicating an expectation of a low-scoring game.
In their last five matches, Verona had an average possession of 39.4%, committed 13.2 fouls, were caught offside 2.2 times, and received 1.2 yellow cards per game. Udinese, in the same period, had 44.4% possession, 14.4 fouls, 1.8 offsides, and 1.6 yellow cards. Verona's last three matches were: January 19 - Cremonese vs Verona 0-0, January 15 - Verona vs Bologna 2-3, January 11 - Verona vs Lazio 0-1. Udinese's last three matches were: January 17 - Udinese vs Inter 0-1, January 10 - Udinese vs Pisa 2-2, January 7 - Torino vs Udinese 1-2. In their last head-to-head on August 25, 2025, Udinese and Verona drew 1-1.
In a five-match series, Verona averaged 2.6 goals per game, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.8. Udinese averaged 2.2 goals per game, scoring 1 and conceding 1.2. Verona had over 2.5 goals in 3 out of their last 5 matches, while Udinese had it in 2 out of 5. Under 2.5 goals occurred in 2 of Verona's matches and 3 of Udinese's. Verona had more than 1.5 goals in the first half 2 times out of 5, Udinese 1 time out of 5. Both teams had more than 1.5 goals in the second half 2 times out of 5. Verona most often scores in four different intervals: 0-15, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes, with 25% each. Udinese scores most frequently in the 16-30 and 76-90 minute intervals, with 40% each. Verona concedes most often in the 16-30 minute interval (44%), Udinese at the end of the match (76-90 minutes, 33%). Considering Verona's low scoring rate (0.8 goals per game) and Udinese's modest rate (1 goal per game), along with frequent under 2.5 totals, it's logical to consider a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.58.
For corners, Verona averages 3.4 in their last five matches, while Udinese averages 3.6. In a series of five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred once for Verona and twice for Udinese. Looking at the odds, total corners over 8.5 is priced at 1.60, under 8.5 at 2.18. Verona's victory on corners is priced at 1.87. The combined average corner count for both teams over 5 matches is 7, which is slightly below the 8.5 line. Based on the statistics, it's logical to consider a bet on under 8.5 corners, noting that neither team shows high activity in this metric. Also, the over 9.5 corners occurred infrequently, and the average values for both teams do not exceed 4 per game.
Sportwars.net prediction for the match Verona vs Udinese, 2026-01-26 - Under 2.5 goals, odds 1.58. Correct score: 1:1, odds 5.50.


