AC Milan vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips (19 October)

Italian champion in 2022 and present in the Top 4 of Serie A during the previous four years, AC Milan once again aims to qualify for the Champions League. The arrival on the bench of Paulo Fonseca this summer did not delight fans who will be uncompromising with each poor performance. The championship also got off to a very bad start with three first matches without a victory. On the other hand, the Rossoneri subsequently reacted by dominating Venezia 4-0 , Inter 1-2 and Lecce 3-0 . On the last day, they fell to Fiorentina 2-1. This result places them 6th in Serie A with 2 points behind the Top 4. In the Champions League, AC Milan lost its first two matches in Liverpool and Leverkusen.

Close to the descent last year, the Udinese has shown a completely different face since the start of the season. The team based in Friuli is currently 5th in Serie A and is 2 points ahead of its opponent of the day. Undefeated during the first four days, 3 wins and 1 draw, Florian Thauvin's partners then came up against two big names, Roma 3-0 and Inter 2-3. On the other hand, they reacted just before the international break. In front of their fans, Udinese defeated poorly ranked Lecce 1-0 .

Sent off against Fiorentina, left back Theo Hernandez is suspended this Saturday. Furthermore, AC Milan must deal with the withdrawals of captain Calabria, long-absent midfielder Bennacer and the usual replacements Sportiello, Florenzi and Chukwueze. Attacking midfielder Loftus-Cheek is uncertain. On the other hand, the young left back Bartesaghi is back from suspension. Essential since the start of the season, winger Pulisic (5 goals and 2 assists in SA) is available. This is also the case for other offensive players Leao (1 goal and 3 assists in SA), Morata (2 goals in SA) and Abraham (1 goal and 1 assist in SA).

Udinese are missing several elements this weekend predictions. end. Taking their place in the infirmary are the usual starters Kristensen (defender), Lovric and Payero (midfielders) as well as the long-term absentee Deulofeu. Absent on the last day, former Marseillais Thauvin (3 goals and 1 assist in SA) could make his return. Called up with the Nazionale during the break, striker Lucca (3 goals in SA) honored his first selection against Israel.