Before last round's match, Runjaic said that such long losing streaks lead to the team's progress, and he does not see any global problems in the game of his wards. Hardly anyone expected that after five consecutive defeats, Udinese would be able to do anything against an opponent that is fighting to get into the Champions League zone. However, the Friulians started the meeting with Bologna quite briskly. Already in the first half the team had three good chances, the most dangerous of which was a shot against the crossbar. The teams exchanged shots on goal but the final score remained unchanged. However, for the Zebras, who had previously lost five times in a row, this result can definitely be called a success. The Friulians lost to Torino (2-0), Milan (0-4), Genoa (1-0), Inter (2-1) and Verona (0-1). But if the management and coaching staff do not see global problems, they are hardly present. After all, the team has long ago solved all their tournament tasks.

Cagliari got the all-important three points and, it seems, guaranteed themselves the preservation of residence for next season. The victory over Verona in the last round not only raised the Rossoblu in the table positionally, but also distanced them from the relegation zone on a distance of eight points. Will Davide Nicola's men lose this handicap in four rounds? Hardly. Before the meeting with Hellas, the Sardis lost to Fiorentina (1-2) and Inter (3-1), shared points with Empoli (0-0) and beat Monza (3-0). The results are quite telling.

It is worth considering the results of previous face-to-face matches between opponents. Thus, in the past five meetings Udinese won twice, and three times the teams shared points. If we take only the matches at the Sardinia Arena, the Rossoblu's statistical record is no better: two draws and three losses. The last time the clubs met was in the ninth round. In many respects, the outcome of that meeting was predetermined by Makumbu's red card in the 30th minute. The Friulians scored twice without any problems and got an easy victory. Runjaic's men are unlikely to get three points as easily now. And although the Zebras can hardly expect such an easy ride now, they are certainly not inferior in terms of strength. It is also obvious that the Bianconeri's goalless streak must be broken. A win over Verona could relax the Sardis. The teams may well part in peace.