Udinese vs Milan Prediction for 21 September 2025 - Football

📊 What can we expect from the clash between Udinese and AC Milan in the fourth round of the Italian Championship? The match is set to take place at the Dacia Arena in Udine and promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the round. The "Little Zebras" have surprisingly surged into the upper part of the table and remain unbeaten since the start of the season. Meanwhile, Milan, having quickly recovered from a shaky start, are gaining momentum and look increasingly confident, adding further intrigue to this upcoming encounter.

Head-to-Head

📊 The recent head-to-head history between Udinese and Milan favors the Rossoneri: out of 38 matches, they have claimed victory 17 times, while the Little Zebras have secured 12 wins, with 9 games ending in draws. Last season, Milan reaffirmed their class superiority with two clean-sheet victories—1-0 at home and 4-0 away—even though the club had a disappointing year overall.

Udinese Calcio Team Overview

⚪ Udinese's lineup might not be star-studded, but that doesn't stop the team from working wonders on the pitch. The "Little Zebras" traditionally compensate for their lack of individual brilliance with discipline, cohesion, and the ability to dictate a rhythm that suits them.

✅ The team has kicked off the new season on a high note: after three rounds, Udinese sit in the top four, remaining unbeaten with two wins and a draw. In the last match, Kosta Runjaic's side comfortably dispatched Pisa (1-0). Their strong form is further evidenced by a convincing victory over Carrarese (2-0) in the Coppa Italia Round of 64, secured back in mid-August. Including friendlies, the club's unbeaten streak now stretches to nine matches—a record that commands respect and forces opponents to approach Udinese with far greater caution.

Milan Team Overview

🔴 AC Milan kicked off the season with a disappointment, suffering a surprising home defeat to Cremonese (1-2), leading fans to speculate that the "Rossoneri" might be in for another challenging year. However, Massimiliano Allegri's side quickly bounced back, proving it's too early to write them off. In the second round, Milan confidently dispatched Lecce (2-0) with an organized performance and then narrowly defeated a solid Bologna (1-0).

✅ The encounter with Bologna was particularly telling: despite the modest scoreline, the "Rossoneri" played with maximum confidence, controlled the match, and prevented their opponents from creating any truly dangerous chances. This rhythm allowed the club to climb to fifth place in the standings, boosting their confidence ahead of a series of tough fixtures.

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Udinese Calcio

📣 Costa Runjaic, the manager of Udinese, expressed satisfaction with the 1-0 victory over Pisa but pointed out that the team could have secured the result earlier: "In the first half, we played well and should have capitalized on our second goal-scoring opportunity to put the game to bed. This was exactly the kind of match we expected—against an energetic opponent who never gives up and often wins at home." Runjaic also emphasized the significance of the victory in the long run: "Pisa are a good team. We should have closed out the game sooner, but in the end, we had to endure. This win is truly valuable for our future. We have a great squad, but we need to be more decisive with the ball."

🚫 Udinese are currently missing several players. Veteran goalkeeper Daniele Padelli is sidelined with a knee injury and is expected to return by mid-October. Vakoun Issouf Bayo is out with a concussion and cannot assist the team either. Completing the list is Sandi Lovric, who is nursing a muscle injury and is anticipated to be back in the lineup by early October.

Milan

📣 Massimiliano Allegri, Milan's coach, emphasized the importance of the result following their narrow 1-0 victory over Bologna: "It was crucial to win at home and keep a clean sheet... We played well, defending as a unit and staying compact, giving the opponent virtually no chances. Of course, we could have capitalized better on the opportunities we created, but what matters most is our team spirit and attitude."

🚫 Milan's personnel situation has become even more complicated. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri is suspended following a red card in the previous match, which adds another challenge to managing the team from the sidelines. Additionally, several key players are sidelined: Lorenzo Torriani, Ardon Jashari, and Rafael Leão are dealing with muscle and shin injuries, with a return expected in early October. Mike Maignan is also out with a thigh injury until the same timeframe.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Udinese and Milan have consistently been involved in matches with at least two goals recently. For the "Little Zebras," this has occurred in 6 of their last 7 Serie A games, while the "Rossoneri" have an even more impressive streak on the road, with 12 consecutive matches. This trend also holds true in their head-to-head encounters: at Udinese's home ground, they've seen at least two goals in five straight meetings. Therefore, the upcoming clash also has a high probability of being a high-scoring affair, and we're backing over 1.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In head-to-head matchups between Udinese and Milan, a high number of corners has been a consistent feature – with bets on over 10.5 corners hitting confidently in their last five encounters. Both teams are currently in good form and will take the field with victory as their sole aim, promising plenty of attacking play and sustained pressure. Under these conditions, this corner line seems quite achievable and should be surpassed.