FC Internazionale Milano continues their hunt for the Serie A title, when they go against Udinese Calcio, who continues to fight for safety. Before this game, these two teams are fortunate, as they are both unbeaten in their previous game. Inter is from an impressive 3-0 win against Napoli in their previous match. This win helps Inter to remain at the top of the league table, as they now have 35 points across their names. On the other hand, Udinese had a 3-3 win against Hellas Verona, which at least gave them one point. However, Udinese are currently at the 16th, with just 12 points, which is why they are in desperate need of wins. The meeting between these two teams is on December 10, 2023, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8).
FC Internazionale Milano
Inter, the favorite for the Scudetto, defeated reigning champions Napoli in their own backyard, thanks to Hakan Calhanoglu’s goal. The team, led by Simone Inzaghi, secured a 3-0 victory at Stadio Maradona, moving back to the top of the Serie A standings. With a goal difference of +26, the Nerazzurri have proved themselves a formidable team, with Lautaro Martinez scoring 13 goals in Serie A this season. The team has only lost once in all competitions and confirmed their place in the Champions League’s last 16. If Inter wins this weekend, they would reach 38 points after their first 15 matches for the fourth time this century. Inter has lost only one of their last 11 league meetings with Udinese, winning each of the last five at San Siro.
Inter’s fitness issues worsened due to injuries to de Vrij and Dumfries, leaving Simone Inzaghi short-handed at the back. Carlos Augusto deputies in the back three, while Alessandro Bastoni should return. Marcus Thuram has contributed 11 Serie A strikes this season, the most for any new player since 2009.
Udinese Calcio
Udinese, who have only won once in their last 14 games, are facing a relegation battle due to their poor performance. Last week, they led 2-0 and 3-2 against Hellas Verona but missed out on maximum points. Substitute striker Lorenzo Lucca scored a brace for the Bianconeri, but conceded deep into stoppage time, leaving them with only one Serie A win all season. With a meager total of 12 points from their first 14 games, Udinese have recorded their lowest tally since 1994, and a relegation battle could be in prospect if they cannot maintain such leads more frequently. Since Cioffi replaced Andrea Sottil, Udinese has edged out of the drop zone, but still awaits their first league victory this season.
Lorenzo Lucca, who scored four league goals this season, is set to start for Udinese in Milan. Forwards Thauvin and Success should recover from minor injuries. Slovenian centre-back Jaka Bijol is out until January. Captain Roberto Pereyra and Serbia international Lazar Samardzic will play midfield.
Prediction:
FC Internazionale Milano (1.5)
Odds: -0.94
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