Osimhen goals against Udinese: Are they his favourite opponents?

Victor Osimhen goals has seen the player enjoy a fabulous time in the Serie A, scoring goals against a number of teams in the Italian topflight.

The 24-year-old striker has been able to score three goals in Napoli’s opening two games of the season as they hope to defend the league title they won last season. However, things have not gone according to plan in the past few games for either Osimhen or the Naples clubs.

Victor Osimhen was involved in a public outburst with Napoli Manager Rudi Garcia after being taken off in the goalless draw against Bologna where the striker missed from the spot. 

Going forward, Napoli will face Udinese next in their sixth game of the 2023/24 season and fans are expecting more Victor Osimhen goals in the game.

Victor Osimhen goals in Napoli vs Udinese

How many Victor Osimhen goals in Serie A?

Victor Osimhen has scored 53 Serie A goals for Napoli in 88 official games at a ratio of 0.60 goal-per-game.

The Nigerian forward scored just 10 goals in his debut season across 24 league games. In his second season, he went a step further scoring 14 goals in 27 games before hitting 26 goals in 32 games last season to help the Partenopei win the league while clinching the golden boot award too.

Additionally, he has contributed 13 assists for the club in the Serie A as well, taking his goal contributions to 66 in just 88 games – quite impressive. 

His favourite opponents to score against are Bologna, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Spezia, Torino and of course, Udinese.

How many Victor Osimhen goals in Napoli vs Udinese?

In total, Victor Osimhen has scored 62 goals and made 15 assists for Napoli in 107 competitive appearances. If friendlies were included, the Nigerian striker should have more than that and closer to seventy goals in total.

Against Napoli’s Serie A 2023/24 matchday 6 opponents, Udinese, Osimhen has bagged five goals in five games. He has scored in four consecutive Serie A games against the Bianconeri since moving to Italy.

Osimhen goals against Udinese: are they his favourite opponents?

As stated earlier, Victor Osimhen's goals for Napoli against Udinese total five. Despite the struggles his team is facing now, it is expected that Osimhen will continue his fine run against Udinese and score again when they meet on Wednesday. 

Meanwhile, are they his favourite opponents? No, so let's take a look at the list. 

Osimhen vs Sassuolo – 6 goals

Victor Osimhen enjoys playing against Sassuolo and they are currently his favourite opponent in the Serie A. The striker has scored six goals in five games and has already scored against the Neroverdi this season. 

Osimhen vs Sampdoria – 5 goals

The striker has struck the net five times against Sampdoria in just four games. Unfortunately, he will not be able to face them this Serie A campaign after their demotion to Serie B last season.

Osimhen vs Bologna – 5 goals

The former Lille man also has five goals against La Dotta but in seven appearances. He had the chance to increase his tally at the weekend but missed from the spot.

Victor Osimhen could add to his tally against these teams this season, starting with Udinese at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.