Fiorentina thrashed Udinese 5-1 after Maduka Okoye’s 7th-minute red card, with Moise Kean scoring twice. Punters may favour backing Fiorentina to score multiple goals or Kean as an anytime scorer in next fixtures; value bets include Fiorentina win + Over 2.5 goals, while backing Udinese for clean sheets looks risky after this collapse.
Fiorentina 5-1 Udinese — Early red card sparks rout
Fiorentina ended a 15-game winless streak in Serie A with a commanding 5-1 victory over Udinese after Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was sent off inside seven minutes. The early numerical advantage allowed the hosts to dominate possession and convert pressure into five goals, with Moise Kean netting a brace.
Match overview
The contest was decided almost from the moment Okoye rushed out and brought down Moise Kean just outside the box, earning a straight red. A replacement goalkeeper could not prevent Rolando Mandragora from opening the scoring in the 21st minute from a Nicolo Fagioli set-piece layoff. Albert Gudmundsson added a fine strike before half-time, and Cher Ndour made it 3-0 in first-half stoppage time.
Second-half control and Kean double
Fiorentina continued to press after the break. Moise Kean tapped in in the 56th minute following a Fabiano Parisi effort that ricocheted off the post, and though Oumar Solet produced a superb long-range consolation for Udinese, Kean capitalised on a defensive error two minutes later to complete his brace and seal the result.
Key statistics
Possession: 63% Fiorentina — 37% Udinese. Fiorentina dominated territory and created the clearer chances throughout, converting clinical finishing into a heavy win that provided a much-needed confidence boost.
Lineups and notable performers
Fiorentina (highlights): Mandragora influential in midfield and scored, Gudmundsson impressive for his goal and chance creation, Moise Kean decisive with two finishes. Udinese (highlights): Okoye’s red card shaped the contest; Oumar Solet showed quality with a brilliant long-range goal but was later exposed by a defensive lapse.
Table implications and betting impact
Despite the emphatic win, Fiorentina remain in the relegation zone, still a few points shy of safety, but the result injects momentum into their season. For bettors, this performance suggests backing Fiorentina to be more attack-minded in upcoming fixtures, plus favourable markets for Kean as an anytime scorer and match markets with Over 2.5 goals. Conversely, backing Udinese for clean sheets or under markets looks riskier while their defensive frailties are exposed.
Looking ahead
Fiorentina will aim to build on this win to climb out of the drop zone, while Udinese must regroup quickly ahead of their next league fixture.
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