AC Milan is gearing up to play Udinese in a high-stakes Serie A match at the Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025. This isn't just any other game; it's the 100th time these two teams have faced each other in Italy’s top league. Historically, Milan has the upper hand, but recent history at Udinese's home hasn't been kind to them. With both teams looking to climb the league ladder, there's a lot on the line.
Udinese's Struggle and Strength
Udinese, coached by Kosta Runjaic, isn't in the best shape right now. They've lost their last three matches, which has plunged them below Torino in the standings. They've got several players out injured, including Alexis Sanchez and Isaak Toure, which certainly complicates things. Despite these setbacks, Udinese is known for their solid first-half defense at home. They haven't let in a single first-half goal in the last eight matches at Stadio Friuli. Expected to lineup defensively, they'll aim to hold off Milan’s attacking threats while hoping their forwards, Lucca and Bravo, can exploit Milan's weaknesses.
AC Milan's Attack vs. Defensive Woes
On the other hand, Sergio Conceicao's AC Milan is having problems of their own, especially on the road. The Rossoneri have conceded two goals in each of their last four away games which is not a good look for a team aiming for European competition spots. Matches against Fiorentina and Napoli ended in disappointment, and they need to turn things around quickly. Thankfully, they've got Luka Jovic, who's become quite the super-sub, scoring vital goals off the bench. Meanwhile, with Tammy Abraham leading the charge and support from stars like Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic, Milan's attack remains fierce.
The pattern of conceding early has been troubling for Milan, as they've fallen behind in five of their last six league games. Still, their firepower cannot be underestimated. While Udinese prides itself on defense at home, Milan might still break through considering Udinese's lineup troubles.
Statistics, Betting Odds, and Predictions
Stats reveal Udinese hasn’t conceded in the opening halves recently, but Milan’s away defense is equally suspect, regularly leaking two goals. Milan visiting Udinese often doesn't end well; they’ve lost many games here. With both sides having their struggles, fans expect the match to offer over 2.5 goals.
Looking at the betting odds, the smart money is on AC Milan taking the victory at 1.91 odds. A scoreline predicting AC Milan will score first (1.75 odds) with either a close 1-2 score or, possibly, a 2-2 draw, according to some experts.
Overall, if Milan hopes to maintain their hopes for European football, they’ll need to outscore Udinese who, despite their challenges, won’t go down without a fight. The prediction leans towards a narrow AC Milan victory, with a final score of 2-1.
Apr, 12 2025