The Facts
- A lower-table team faces a stern test hosting a top-ranking contender (ranked 16th and 5th in the Promotion - Europa League League phase).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Udinese won 1.
- Udinese has struggled for results with multiple recent losses (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Milan is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Milan may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Bookmakers give the edge to Milan for this game.
- Confirmed absences for Udinese: Alaba D. (Calf Injury) Bayo V. (Thigh Injury) Gueye I. (Ankle Injury) Zanoli A. (Muscle Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Milan: Chukwueze S. (Hip Injury) Gabbia M. (Thigh Injury) Gila M. (Ankle Injury) Moreira D. (Thigh Injury) Rabiot A. (Calf Injury) Saelemaekers A. (Ankle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Udinese: Solet O. (Muscle Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Udinese has recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 24:30 (averaging 1.2:1.5 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Udinese against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with 11:17 goals (averaging 1.1:1.7 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lazio | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 16:5 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | Inter | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21:9 | 12 | 19 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 19:6 | 13 | 18 |
| 4 | Como | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 | 17 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:7 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | Frosinone | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:9 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Torino | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:11 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Cagliari | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | -3 | 13 |
| 9 | Juventus | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 1 | 11 |
| 10 | Napoli | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:10 | 3 | 11 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10:11 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Lecce | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9:12 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 | Bologna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:10 | -2 | 8 |
| 14 | Sassuolo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12:16 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Monza | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15:18 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 | Udinese | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9:16 | -7 | 4 |
| 17 | Genoa | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:13 | -8 | 4 |
| 18 | Fiorentina | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | -9 | 4 |
| 19 | Parma | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5:15 | -10 | 4 |
| 20 | Venezia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:16 | -10 | 3 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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