Fiorentina 5-1 Udinese: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Fiorentina 5-1 Udinese in the Serie A on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Fiorentina won 5-1 against Udinese in a dominant display at home. The hosts took the lead in the 21st minute when Rolando Mandragora scored, assisted by Nicolò Fagioli, and extended it to 2-0 just before half-time with Albert Gudmundsson’s goal in the 42nd minute, set up by Fabiano Parisi. Udinese’s early setback came with goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s red card in the 7th minute for a professional foul, forcing them to play with 10 men, and Fiorentina capitalised further with Cher Ndour’s strike in the 45+5th minute, again assisted by Fagioli, to lead 3-0 at the break. This victory snapped Fiorentina’s recent run of three straight league losses, including defeats to Hellas Verona and Sassuolo, boosting their confidence after a tough spell.

In the second half, Moise Kean added Fiorentina’s fourth in the 56th minute, but Udinese pulled one back through Oumar Solet in the 66th minute, assisted by Jakub Piotrowski, offering brief hope. Kean quickly restored the three-goal cushion with his second in the 68th minute, assisted by Dodô, sealing the rout. Substitutions saw Fiorentina refresh their lineup, with Niccolò Fortini coming on for Mandragora in the 53rd minute, while Udinese made changes at half-time and later to chase the game, but their mixed recent form – including a win over Napoli but losses to Genoa and Bologna – left them vulnerable against a resurgent Fiorentina side.

Fiorentina’s 63% possession underlined their control of the game, allowing them to dictate the tempo and create scoring opportunities, while Udinese’s 37% share reflected their defensive struggles, especially after going down to 10 men early on. The hosts recorded fewer corners at just one compared to Udinese’s four, but their efficiency shone through with four assists compared to the visitors’ one, highlighting better final-third quality. Successful dribbles were closer, with Udinese edging it 73 to 60, suggesting they posed some threat on the counter despite the numerical disadvantage.

Discipline tilted towards Fiorentina with three yellow cards against Udinese’s one, plus the visitors’ single red card disrupting their plans from the outset. Both teams used all five substitutions, with Fiorentina making changes from the 53rd minute onwards – such as Niccolò Fortini replacing Rolando Mandragora, Christian Kouamé for Fabiano Parisi and Roberto Piccoli for Moise Kean at 71’, and later Mattia Viti for Pietro Comuzzo alongside Hans Nicolussi Caviglia for Nicolò Fagioli at 82’. Udinese adjusted early after the red card, with Răzvan Sava coming on for Christian Kabasele in the 11th minute, followed by half-time switches like Hassane Kamara for Alessandro Zanoli and Sandi Lovrić for Nicolò Zaniolo, then Adam Buksa for Keinan Davis and Idrissa Gueye for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp at 65’, but these failed to turn the tide.

The match turned decisively early when Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye received a red card in the 7th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity, leaving his team a man down and prompting an immediate substitution with Răzvan Sava replacing Christian Kabasele in the 11th minute to reorganise. Fiorentina exploited this advantage, breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute through Rolando Mandragora’s goal assisted by Nicolò Fagioli, before Albert Gudmundsson doubled the lead in the 42nd minute with Fabiano Parisi’s assist, and Cher Ndour made it 3-0 in stoppage time of the first half, again via Fagioli’s setup. Yellow cards added tension, with Parisi booked in the 40th minute for a foul, Alessandro Zanoli cautioned for Udinese in the 39th, Luca Ranieri for Fiorentina in the 65th, and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia in the 85th after coming on.

In the second half, Moise Kean’s unassisted goal in the 56th minute pushed the score to 4-0, though Oumar Solet’s header from Jakub Piotrowski’s assist in the 66th minute gave Udinese a consolation. Kean responded swiftly with his second in the 68th minute, assisted by Dodô, ensuring Fiorentina’s dominance. Impact substitutions, like Niccolò Fortini for Mandragora in the 53rd and Udinese’s double change at 65’ with Adam Buksa for Keinan Davis and Idrissa Gueye for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, aimed to shift momentum but could not prevent the heavy defeat.

Fiorentina lined up in a 4-4-2 formation that emphasised attacking width and midfield creativity, with players like Nicolò Fagioli providing key assists for Rolando Mandragora and Cher Ndour’s goals, while Moise Kean led the line effectively with his brace. The setup allowed strong partnerships, such as Fabiano Parisi linking up for Albert Gudmundsson’s strike, and defensive solidity from the likes of Luca Ranieri and Pietro Comuzzo before later changes. Dodô contributed from the back with an assist for Kean’s second goal, highlighting the team’s balanced approach.

Udinese deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape focused on defensive resilience and quick transitions, but the early red card to Maduka Okoye disrupted their plans, leading to Răzvan Sava’s introduction for Christian Kabasele. Standout roles included Jakub Piotrowski’s assist for Oumar Solet’s goal, while midfielders like Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and attackers such as Keinan Davis and Nicolò Zaniolo pushed forward before substitutions brought on Idrissa Gueye, Adam Buksa, Hassane Kamara and Sandi Lovrić. Alessandro Zanoli provided width until his half-time exit, but the formation struggled to contain Fiorentina’s pressure.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Moise Kean, who starred for Fiorentina with two goals in the 56th and 68th minutes, driving the team’s attacking output in a convincing win. Although he recorded no assists, big chances created or key passes, his clinical finishing proved decisive, turning possession into a commanding lead. Kean started the game and made a significant impact before being replaced by Roberto Piccoli in the 71st minute.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 5-1 vs Udinese (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hellas Verona (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Atalanta (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-5 vs Fiorentina (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Napoli (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Genoa (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Parma (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bologna (H)

Fiorentina have just secured a 5-1 victory over Udinese, ending a poor run that included three consecutive league defeats and a draw with Juventus, which had left them in 20th place on nine points and deep in relegation trouble. This boost sets them up for their next fixture against Parma on 27 December 2025 at 11:30, where the opposition sit 17th on 14 points after a mixed campaign. A win could help Fiorentina climb away from danger and build momentum in the survival fight.

Udinese have just suffered a 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina, adding to an inconsistent recent form that features wins over Napoli and Parma but losses to Genoa and Bologna, placing them 11th on 21 points in mid-table. They now face Lazio on 27 December 2025 at 17:00, with the opponents currently eighth on 23 points and chasing European spots. Bouncing back will be key for Udinese to maintain their position and avoid slipping down the standings.

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