This article was originally written for GOAL Italy by Serie A soccer correspondent Claudio D'Amato
Fresh from their misstep in the Champions League at José Mourinho's Benfica, Napoli are looking to bounce back immediately and remain at the top of the league.
The 15th matchday of Serie A sees the Neapolitans face Udinese away from home, a team that has been struggling with ups and downs, making it difficult to predict how their season will unfold.
Below is all the information about the match, including line-ups, TV channel and streaming coverage.
How to watch Udinese v Napoli live? TV channel and live streaming
Here in the United States the game will be shown live on Paramount+. Subscriptions to Paramount+ start from $7.99 per month and a free seven day trial is also available to new customers.
It will also be shown with Spanish language commentary on DAZN USA and FOX Deportes which you can stream live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV.
In terms of cost, the cheapest streaming service for a plan that include FOX Deportes is Fubo who have it available among their skinny bundles. Fubo and DirecTV Stream also offer new customers a free five day trial.
What cable channel can I find FOX Deportes?
If you are a cable TV provider, you can usually find FOX Deportes on the following channel numbers. Note that the information provided can vary by plan and region.
| Provider | Channel Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| COX Communications | Varies | www.cox.com |
| DirecTV | 465 | www.directv.com |
| DISH Network | 855 | www.dish.com |
| Optimum | 228 | 1067 | www.optimum.net |
| Spectrum | Varies | www.spectrum.com |
| Xfinity | Varies | www.xfinity.com |
| Verizon Fios | 1521 (SD) | 1534 (HD) | www.verizon.com |
The match will also be available on Paramount+.
How to watch anywhere with a VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch matches with your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure online connection while streaming. If you are unsure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for sports streaming.Udinese v Napoli: kick-off time
The Serie A match between Udinese and Napoli will be played on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at 9 am ET at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine.
Team news and line-ups
Udinese news
Runjaic's side will be without Arthur Atta, who is now a key player and certainty for Udinese in the line-up when fit. Hassane Kamara and Jordan Zemura are also currently sidelined.
News about Napoli
Gli Azzurri's infirmary is still crowded, with Antonio Conte currently unable to call upon Miguel Gutierrez and Stanislav Lobotka. Romelu Lukaku, who is training on the pitch but separately, is not fit to return to the squad.
Form
The defeat in Lisbon ended Napoli's winning streak, which saw them win four games in a row (five if you include their qualification for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on penalties against Cagliari); Udinese, on the other hand, are proving inconsistent: knocked out of the second national tournament by Juventus, they have had two wins and three defeats in their last five games.
Matches between the two teams
Udinese and Napoli have faced each other 96 times in all competitions throughout their history: 43 wins for Gli Azzurri, 34 draws and 19 wins for the Friulians.
Standings
Napoli leads the league in first place with 31 points, alongside Milan, while Udinese is in eleventh place with 18 points, equidistant from the European zone and the relegation zone.




