Udinese vs AC Milan Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

In a string of disappointing performances, Udinese suffered their third consecutive defeat after a narrow 0-1 loss to Genoa. Meanwhile, AC Milan, despite experiencing some inconsistency, have only lost to Napoli in their last five outings. 

As the Rossoneri still have a slim chance of making into Serie A’s top four, our football expert Daniele Fisichella has previewed Udinese vs AC Milan. 

Udinese vs AC Milan Prediction: Both To Score A Likely Outcome

Serie A, Italy, Friday April 11th, 19:45 (UK)Udinese are seeking redemption after four games without a victory. Following a 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, Kosta Runjaic’s side endured three straight defeats. Sandwiched between two 0-1 home losses against Verona and Genoa, they also fell 1-2 to Inter at the San Siro. In their last four outings, the Friulani have managed just two goals, scoring only once in their most recent three games. In 2025, Udinese claimed victories against only the lower quarter of the league, following their 3-2 win against Venezia with a 3-0 triumph over Empoli and two 1-0 wins, at Lecce and against Parma at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Despite their struggles, the Rossoneri are picking up crucial points and managed to hold the league leaders, Inter Milan, to a draw in Coppa Italia. Could they secure another positive result with a maximum of three goals? In three of their last official games, Sergio Coinceçao’s men have seen a match limit of three goals, posting results like the 2-1 win against Como, the 1-2 away loss to Napoli, and the 1-1 draw in the derby. 

A balanced game with a maximum of three goals?

Since their 3-0 win over Empoli on February 16, Udinese haven’t scored more than one goal in a game. In their last three matches, they found the net only once—ironically in the 1-2 defeat at Inter’s home ground. 

From mid-March onwards, they have also suffered two 0-1 defeats, against Verona and Genoa. Between late February and early March, Udinese secured two 1-0 wins—against Lecce and Parma—alongside a 1-1 draw at Lazio, mirroring their result at Napoli. Considering their defensive solidity, Udinese have not conceded more than two goals in the last ten Serie A rounds.

In contrast, across eight of their last nine league matches, Milan scored one or two goals. After their exception—March’s 3-2 win at Lecce—the Rossoneri followed up with a 2-1 victory against Como and a narrow 1-2 loss at Napoli. Subsequently, they registered a 1-1 draw in the Coppa Italia Derby with Inter and a 2-2 against Fiorentina.

BETSiE Projections		HGF	AGF	GD	GT	Home Win %	Draw %	Away Win %
Udinese vs AC Milan		0.99	1.76	-0.78	2.75	21.3%	22.1%	56.7%

• Udinese vs AC Milan Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
• Best Odds: 1.88
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 8/10 (TRACKED BET)

Udinese vs AC Milan Prediction odds via bet365 as at 13:15, April 9th, 2025. Odds may now differ.

Udinese vs AC Milan Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Walker and Giménez are both out

Runjaic will be without several key players, including Florian Thauvin, who is sidelined with plantar fasciitis, as well as Alexis Sánchez, Jordan Zemura, Davis, and Touré. Maduka Okoye will be between the sticks, with a back four consisting of Kingsley Ehizibue, Jaka Bijol, Oumar Solet, and Nasser Kamara. In midfield, Bright Atta, Carl Karlström, Oier Zarraga, and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp are set to feature. Up front, Iker Bravo and Lorenzo Lucca will lead the line. 

Milan have fitness concerns of their own, with Kyle Walker out following elbow surgery and Emerson Royal and Ruben Loftus-Cheek also unavailable. Santiago Giménez remains a doubt. Mike Maignan will take his place in goal, with the defence comprised of Jiménez, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, and Theo Hernández. 

In midfield, Warren Bondo and Youssouf Fofana are expected to start, while the attacking trio just behind Tammy Abraham will feature Christian Pulisic, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rafael Leão. 

Udinese possible starting lineup:
Okoye; Ehizibue, Bijol, Solet, Kamara; Atta, Karlstrom, Zarraga, Ekkelenkamp; Iker Bravo, Lucca.

AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Jimenez, Gabbia, Thiaw, Theo Hernandez; Bondo, Fofana; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham.

Match Stats: Rossoneri’s away games are often a goals fest

• AC Milan hold the record for most away games (11 out of 15) that have ended with at least three goals scored. 
• At home Udinese average just 1.05 xG (expected goals) per game, the fourth worst record in Serie A. 
• The Friulani have scored the first goal in 10 of their 15 Serie A home games this season. 
• All the last four head-to-head games at the ‘Stadio Friuli’ have ended with both teams on the scoresheet, three of the games have produced at least three goals. 

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