The Serie A Matchday 32 clash between Udinese and AC Milan will take place on April 11 at the Friuli Stadium. Udinese vs. AC Milan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Udinese
Costa Runjaic's side suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Genoa in the last round. As a result, Udinese lost their third consecutive league match, although they previously had a six-match unbeaten run (4 wins, 2 draws). Additionally, the club failed to score for only the second time in their last 11 Serie A matches. Udinese currently sits 11th in the standings with 40 points.
- The team has not lost in 5 of their last 7 home Serie A matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Udinese players have scored in 6 of their last 8 home league matches.
- Udinese has kept a clean sheet in the first half of their last eight home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Udinese (4-4-2)
Maduka Okoye – Kingsley Ehizibue, Hassane Kamara, Jaka Bijol, Omar Sole – Jesper Karlstrom, Oier Zarraga, Arthur Atta, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp – Lorenzo Lucca, Iker Bravo.
Defender Jordan Zemura and forward Alexis Sanchez will miss the match due to injuries.
AC Milan
In the last round, Sergio Conceicao's side drew 2-2 with Fiorentina at home, despite trailing by two goals during the match. As a result, AC Milan failed to win for the fifth time in their last seven league matches (1 draw, 4 losses). Additionally, the team conceded exactly two goals in six of these encounters. The Rossoneri are currently ninth in the standings with 48 points.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of AC Milan's last 7 away Serie A matches.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of AC Milan's last 7 away league games.
- AC Milan has conceded in the second half in 7 of their last 10 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for AC Milan (4-5-1)
Mike Maignan – Kyle Walker, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez – Yunus Musah, Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao – Tammy Abraham.
Defenders Kyle Walker and Emerson Royal, along with midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Juan Luca Sacchi (Italy)
Matches – 9 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 31;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 11%.
Udinese vs. AC Milan: Match Prediction
Costa Runjaic's team is prepared to challenge any opponent at home, boasting a solid record. In their last seven home Serie A matches, Udinese has lost only twice, with three wins and two draws, including a goalless draw against Atalanta. During this stretch, the club has not lost by more than one goal. Earlier in the current season, they also managed to defeat Lazio (2-1) and put up a strong fight against Inter (2-3).
AC Milan struggles with away matches. Even when they achieve maximum results, victories are often hard-fought. In their last 19 away Serie A games, AC Milan has won only seven times (4 draws, 8 losses). Only one of these victories was by a comfortable margin – against Empoli, where they secured a win by more than one goal (2-0).
I believe the hosts can challenge their opponents, so my prediction: Udinese with a handicap (+1)