Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
A demanding phase of the season for both Udinese Calcio and AC Milan means neither side can afford to relax as the Serie A campaign nears its conclusion. Udinese Calcio are without a win in their last four league fixtures, while AC Milan are navigating a congested fixture list. As the curtain-raiser for the Italian football weekend, this match is likely to be fiercely contested.
Udinese Calcio
Since 21 February, five of Udinese Calcio’s last six Serie A matches have seen Total Under 2.5 goals. After a spirited performance in Milan against Inter Milan (1:2), the team delivered a flat display away to Genoa (0:1, 1.11 xG). Injuries to key players have noticeably hampered their attacking threat, leaving striker Lorenzo Lucca with limited opportunities in front of goal. At home, the mid-table squad have managed just 19 goals in 15 league outings — the lowest tally among the current top 10.
AC Milan
Despite a 1:2 loss to Napoli and a 2:2 draw against Fiorentina, AC Milan remain in the hunt for a European place. In Florence, backup forwards stepped up, while Álex Jiménez’s goal drought stretched to eight matches, including appearances for the national team. In 2025, AC Milan recorded the highest expected goals (xG) statistic in Serie A at 27.06, but a lack of precision in front of goal has yielded just 21 actual goals — the second-worst conversion rate over that span.
Udinese Calcio vs AC Milan Prediction
Back in mid-October, Udinese Calcio narrowly lost 0:1 at San Siro, with an early strike from Samuel Chukwueze proving decisive for AC Milan.
