Udinese vs Palermo preview - Palermo plot to down Udinese and end away woes

Palermo coach Devis Mangia wants to see some consistency from his players as they prepare for the trip to second-placed Udinese on Sunday.

The Sicilians have won all of their games at La Favorita but have claimed just one point of a possible 12 on their travels.

Their last two matches on home soil ended in 2-0 victories, against Siena and Lecce, but those results sandwiched a 3-0 defeat at AC Milan and a 1-0 loss at Roma.

Mangia admits his players need to drastically improve their performances away from home if they are to better their seventh position.

"We need to start getting wins on the road," Mangia said. "In order to do that we need to show the same hunger and character we display at home.

"So far we have not been able to do that even though the rivals we have faced on the road have been very strong opponents.

"Udinese is no exception.

"They have done really well this season and it will be a good test for us.

"We have to be ready."

Udinese go into Sunday's encounter hoping to get back on track after losing their unbeaten Serie A record at Napoli on Wednesday.

Francesco Guidolin's side fell 2-0 to drop to second in the standings, one point adrift of Serie A leaders Juventus.

Udinese will nevertheless be confident heading into the game at the Stadio Friuli for they have claimed maximum points at home this season.

Moreover, the home side will be bolstered by the return of the team's top scorer Antonio Di Natale, who rested in midweek.

Di Natale, who has scored six league goals so far, will partner Antonio Floro Flores in attack.

Mangia will have all of his players available.

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