AC Milan vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips (4 November)

AC Milan, currently on the 3rd step of the podium in Serie A, achieved a good performance in Naples 2-2 on October 29 despite a 2-goal lead at half-time following a double from Olivier Giroud which brought his total at 6 goals behind the unstoppable Lautaro Martinez 11 goals. The Lombard club, thanks to this draw on the field of the reigning Italian Champion during this last day of Calcio, put an end to this bad patch of 2 defeats in a row recorded against Juventus Turin 0-1 and in Paris 3-0 in the Champions League. Deprived of victory since October 7, AC Milan could rediscover the joys of success ahead of Udinese who are fighting to maintain their position. The current 17th in Serie A, which is 3 steps ahead of bottom red Salernitana, could fall into the relegation zone in the event of failure in Lombardy.

Cioffi's foals have shared the points 7 times in 10 days and are looking for a first victory in the Italian championship this season. Udinese has just scored 5 draws in a row, ahead of Genoa 2-2, at Empoli 0-0, ahead of Rijeka 1-1 in a friendly, against Lecce 1-1 and most recently at Monza 1-1. Unable to win at San Siro since September 2016, 3 draws and 3 defeats, the mission promises to be complicated for the Friuli club which will have the pressure of the result.

The AC Milan squad is reduced by the defections of important midfielders Bennacer and Loftus-Cheek, the usual replacements Sportiello and Caldara as well as the interesting winger who arrived this summer Chukwueze. In addition, affected on the last day, French defender Kalulu should miss the next 4 months of competition. On the other hand, Belgian defender Thiaw is back after serving his suspension. After a period of drought, Olivier Giroud (6 goals and 3 assists in SA) found the net against Naples with a double. At his side, the Portuguese international Rafael Leao (3 goals and 3 assists in SA) should logically take his place.

Udinese are missing several elements for this perilous trip to San Siro. Thus, we find in the infirmary the long-term absent striker Deulofeu, the offensive recruit Brenner, the replacements Semedo and Davis and the potentially starting defenders Ehizibue, Ebosse and Kristensen. Former Marseillais Thauvin (1 goal in SA) remained on the bench last weekend. This time he could start alongside Lucca (2 goals and 1 assist in SA) who scored against Monza.