"Fiorentina's resurgence was sparked by the teams' previous meeting-a remarkable 5-1 victory in December, when Udinese were reduced to 10 men just seven minutes into the contest. That result was one of several recent setbacks against the Viola: Monday's hosts have been beaten in three of their last four home league games against Fiorentina, matching their total number of defeats in the previous 18 such encounters."
"Back‑to‑back wins over Hellas Verona and Roma had briefly elevated Kosta Runjaic's side into the top half of the table, but momentum has collapsed since. Udinese have now lost three straight league fixtures: first to a late winner in Lecce, then in disappointing fashion at home to Sassuolo, and most recently a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bologna."
"Their home record this season has been underwhelming-just four victories from 13 attempts, averaging only one goal per match. Even so, Runjaic has kept the Friuli club competitive overall, and they remain on track to achieve their target of mid‑table security."
Fiorentina faces Udinese on Monday evening in a Serie A match with relegation stakes. Fiorentina has recently rediscovered form, highlighted by a dominant 5-1 victory over Udinese in December when their opponents were reduced to ten men early. Udinese has struggled significantly against Fiorentina, losing three of their last four home league matches to the Viola. Currently, Udinese are in poor form, having lost three consecutive league fixtures to Lecce, Sassuolo, and Bologna. Their home record this season is weak with only four wins from thirteen matches. Udinese's attacking options are limited with Keinan Davis recently returning from injury but unlikely to start, leaving Nicolò Zaniolo as the primary threat. Defensively, Udinese face significant absences including Oumar Solet and Alessandro Zanoli, with Hassane Kamara doubtful due to plantar fasciitis.
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