The San Siro giants had a disappointing last season – the Super Cup won in winter did not compensate for the early exit from the Champions League and the drop from second to ninth place in Serie A. To make matters worse, they also lost in the national cup final. Now, under Allegri, they have managed to return to the leading group – there’s still a chance to challenge Inter for the top spot, although Napoli have also caught up in the spring after a series of missteps. In their head-to-head clash, Milan lost and conceded second place in the current standings.
The club from Friuli confirmed its status as a mid-table team last season, collecting 44 points and finishing in twelfth position. This season, they are also holding onto a mid-table place. In March, they managed to beat Fiorentina and Genoa. After the break, they played a goalless draw against Como.
The title contender averages only 1.52 goals scored, but concedes half as much – 0.77. Costa Runjaic’s team, meanwhile, scores an average of 1.13 goals but concedes 1.35 per game.
Previous Matches: Milan vs Udinese
The 3-0 away win in September was Milan’s fourth consecutive victory in head-to-head matches.
The hosts are favored for a confident win. However, they face a decent opponent, so it’s worth considering a bet on “total under 3.0 goals” (odds – 1.6).
Milan vs Udinese: Key Stats and Trends
Milan have won three of their last five matches
48% of Milan’s matches end with goals scored by both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.29
Udinese have won two of their last five matches
52% of Udinese’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.48
Milan vs Udinese: Probable Starting Lineups
Milan plays in a 1-3-3-2-2 formation (possible lineup): Maignan – Pavlovic, De Winter, Tomori – Bartezaghi, Rabiot, Modrić – Fofana, Saelemaekers – Pulisic, Füllkrug. Only Gabbia is out with injury.
Udinese plays in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Okoye – Solet, Kabasele, Kristensen – Karlström – Attha, Ekkelenkamp, Kamara, Ehizibue – Zaniolo, Davis. Zanjoli, Zemura, and Buksa will not travel.
