Udinese 1-0 Napoli: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Udinese 1-0 Napoli in the Serie A on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Udinese secured a 1-0 victory over Napoli in Serie A. The first half saw both sides probing without breaking the deadlock, with Udinese picking up a yellow card for Nicolò Zaniolo in the 33rd minute, but Napoli’s higher possession failed to yield clear chances. Coming off a mixed run including a recent home loss to Genoa and an away win at Parma, Udinese grew into the game after the break, while Napoli, who had won three of their last four before this, struggled to convert dominance into goals.

The turning point arrived in the 73rd minute when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored for Udinese, assisted by Keinan Davis, shifting momentum decisively. Late substitutions for both teams, including Udinese bringing on Oier Zarraga for Ekkelenkamp in the 83rd minute, aimed to manage the closing stages, but Napoli could not find an equaliser despite pushing forward. This result builds on Udinese’s home form, contrasting with Napoli’s stumble after strong performances against Juventus and Roma.

Napoli controlled the ball with 62% possession compared to Udinese’s 38%, pointing to the visitors’ intent to dictate play, though Udinese made the most of their opportunities on the counter. The home side edged successful dribbles at 56 to Napoli’s 44, suggesting they were more effective in individual battles, while corners were limited with Udinese earning just one against Napoli’s three, underlining a game low on set-piece threats. Udinese received one yellow card and no reds, with both teams using all five substitutions—such as Napoli introducing Stanislav Lobotka for Noa Lang at 61 minutes—to chase or protect the lead, and Udinese recording the only assist of the match.

Without penalties or injury-time goals, the stats highlight Udinese’s efficiency in turning limited possession into a win, while Napoli’s dominance did not translate into shots or breakthroughs.

The match remained tight until Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s 73rd-minute goal, assisted by Keinan Davis, which proved decisive for Udinese and shifted the game’s balance after a VAR check on Nicolò Zaniolo moments earlier. Earlier, Zaniolo’s yellow card in the 33rd minute for Udinese added caution to their play, and a VAR review involving Keinan Davis at 53 minutes kept the scoreline level without altering the flow. Late substitutions, like Oier Zarraga replacing Ekkelenkamp at 83 minutes and Mathías Olivera coming on for Alessandro Buongiorno for Napoli at 75 minutes, aimed to inject energy, but Udinese held firm to secure the points.

Udinese lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base that allowed midfielders like Jurgen Ekkelenkamp to push forward effectively, as seen in his goalscoring contribution. Partnerships in the middle, including Nicolò Zaniolo’s involvement before his substitution for Iker Bravo in stoppage time, helped maintain structure against Napoli’s pressure. Keinan Davis played a key role up front, providing the assist for the winner before being replaced by Adam Buksa at 84 minutes.

Napoli deployed a 3-4-3 shape, emphasising width and attacking options to exploit their possession advantage, with players like Noa Lang starting before Stanislav Lobotka replaced him at 61 minutes. Defensive pairings, such as Alessandro Buongiorno’s role until Mathías Olivera came on at 75 minutes, aimed to build from the back, while midfield changes like Matteo Politano substituting for Sam Beukema at 61 minutes sought to add creativity. The setup allowed for overlaps, though it could not break down Udinese’s resilience.

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his standout performance, netting the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute to secure Udinese’s victory. He created two big chances and delivered five key passes, demonstrating his influence in midfield before being replaced by Oier Zarraga at 83 minutes. His contributions were pivotal in turning limited possession into a winning outcome.

Recent Serie A matches:

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

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Udinese (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Juventus (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Roma (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Atalanta (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Bologna (A)

Udinese have just claimed a 1-0 win over Napoli, boosting their position to 10th in Serie A with 21 points after a patchy run that included a home loss to Genoa but also an away victory at Parma. They next face Fiorentina on 21 December 2025 at 17:00, with the opponents languishing in 20th on six points, offering Udinese a chance to build momentum and climb towards mid-table security.

Napoli have just suffered a 1-0 defeat to Udinese, leaving them in third place in Serie A with 31 points despite a strong recent spell featuring wins over Juventus and Roma. Their next fixture is against Cremonese on 28 December 2025 at 14:00, with the opposition sitting 11th on 20 points, providing an opportunity to bounce back and maintain pressure on the league leaders.

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