Udinese will play against title contenders Atalanta in their 20th league game at the Bluenergy Stadium come Saturday. Both sides have faced contrasting fortunes with Udinese seeking a revival.
Udinese have had a series of mixed run of performances this season and have struggled to maintain consistency. They have put up a few and fair intentful performances, but have just not been able to get points on the board.
Atalanta on the other hand have their eyes set on their first ever Serie A title. The Black and Blues have been a treat to watch this season and have emerged as one of the most dominant sides in the Italian top flight.
They sit at the second spot with 41 points, but have a game in hand and a win on Saturday will propel them to the top of the table.
Atalanta have not lost any of their last 14 Serie A games against Udinese. Udinese have conceded nine goals in their last four home games. This fixture averages almost three goals per game.
Udinese will miss Gerard Deulofeu, Maduka Okoye, Martín Payero, Oier Zarraga, Sandi Lovrić, Lautaro Giannetti, Thomas Kristensen, and Jaka Bijol.
Meanwhile, Atalanta will be without Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Scamacca in the upcoming match.
Udinese (3-5-2)
Sava (GK); Kristensen, Kabasele, Touré; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Lucca, Thauvin.
Atalanta (3-4-1-2)
Carnessecchi (GK); Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Lookman.
