Match Preview Introduction

This preview focuses on the Serie A Matchday 4 clash between Udinese and AC Milan, scheduled for September 20th at the Bluenergy Stadium. We delve into predictions, betting opportunities, and statistical insights for this highly anticipated fixture.

Udinese Team Analysis

Under the guidance of Costa Runjaić, Udinese secured a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Pisa in their last outing. This marked their second successive win in Serie A, and notably, the club recorded a clean sheet for the first time in their previous seven league fixtures. These positive results have propelled the team to fourth place in the standings with seven points.

Udinese Recent Form & Statistics

• Udinese has been winless in their last six Serie A home matches, recording two draws and four defeats.
• They have struggled to score at home, managing more than one goal in only one of their previous seven league games on home turf.
• An interesting trend shows that exactly two or three goals were scored in five of Udinese’s last seven Serie A fixtures.

Predicted Udinese Line-up (3-5-2)*

Răzvan Sava – Thomas Kristensen, Oumar Solet, Nicolò Bertola – Kingsley Ehizibue, Jakub Piotrowski, Jesper Karlström, Arthur Atta, Hassane Kamara – Iker Bravo, Keinan Davis.

Team News: Udinese

Udinese will be without midfielder Sandi Lovrić and forward Vakoun Bayo due to injuries. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is also unavailable, serving a suspension.

AC Milan Team Analysis

Massimiliano Allegri’s side claimed a 1-0 home victory over Bologna in their last fixture, marking their second win of the season after an initial home defeat to Cremonese. Impressively, this is only the second time in the last two Serie A seasons that Milan has managed to win two consecutive matches with a clean sheet. With six points, they currently sit in fifth position in the league table.

AC Milan Recent Form & Statistics

• AC Milan has a strong away record, securing victories in five of their last seven Serie A matches on the road.
• Goals are a common sight in their away games, with at least three goals being scored in seven of their last nine league matches as visitors.
• The Rossoneri have scored precisely one or two goals in eight of their last ten Serie A away fixtures.

Predicted AC Milan Line-up (3-5-2)*

Mike Maignan – Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlović – Pervis Estupiñán, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot, Alexis Saelemaekers – Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Santiago Giménez.

Team News: AC Milan

AC Milan will be missing key players due to injury, including goalkeeper Mike Maignan, midfielder Ardon Jashari, and forward Rafael Leão.

Referee Profile

The match will be officiated by Italian referee Daniele Doveri. His statistics for the 2024/25–2025/26 Serie A seasons indicate:

• Matches officiated: 19
• Yellow cards issued (including second yellows): 50
• Average yellow cards per match: 2.6
• Red cards issued: 1
• Average fouls per match: 25
• Penalty award rate: 21%

Match Prediction: Udinese vs. AC Milan

Udinese’s Attacking & Defensive Tendencies

At their home ground, Udinese typically adopts an assertive and creative playing style, which often translates into attacking output. In their last ten home league matches, they failed to score in only three instances. However, their defensive solidity at home is questionable, as Udinese has conceded goals in 11 of their previous 15 Serie A home fixtures, giving up at least two goals in nine of those matches.

AC Milan’s Offensive Prowess & Defensive Vulnerabilities

AC Milan consistently employs an attacking philosophy, proving highly effective in front of goal even when playing away. They have maintained a perfect scoring record in their last ten away league encounters, finding the net in every single match. Furthermore, they scored two or more goals in six of those games. Despite their offensive strengths, Milan’s defense has shown susceptibility, managing only three clean sheets in their last nine Serie A away fixtures.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score

Given the offensive capabilities of both Udinese at home and AC Milan on the road, coupled with their respective defensive inconsistencies, I anticipate a game where both teams find the back of the net. My primary prediction for this fixture is “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with current odds of 1.92.

*The starting line-up for each team refers to their previous match in this tournament.