As Udinese welcome AC Milan to the Dacia Arena, both sides arrive with stuttering form and plenty at stake, which sets the stage for a match that should produce goals at both ends — making Both Teams to Score (BTTS) a highly plausible outcome.
Udinese vs AC Milan – Expected Goals From Both Sides – Game Preview, Key Stats, Betting Predictions.
Milan’s Leaky Defence vs. Resilient Attack
Sergio Conceição’s Milan side has become notoriously slow starters, having conceded eight goals in the first 10 minutes of Italy Serie A matches this season, including a chaotic two-goal deficit to Fiorentina last weekend. Their overall defensive form has been concerning, especially away from home, where they’ve:
- Conceded 2+ goals in each of their last 4 away league matches
- Lost 6 of their last 8 games on the road
- Not kept a clean sheet in their last 5 outings in all competitions
Despite these defensive woes, Milan’s attack is still finding ways to deliver. Tammy Abraham is in strong form, recently scoring his 29th Serie A goal, and Luka Jovic has chipped in with back-to-back goals in the league. Milan have found the net in five of their last six Serie A games, and with Leão and Pulisic supporting from the flanks, there’s enough firepower to trouble any defence — especially Udinese‘s struggling backline.
Udinese’s Inconsistency and Home Habits
Udinese’s recent form isn’t much better than Milan’s — they’ve lost their last three matches in a row and managed to score only twice in their last four league games. That said, their home form prior to this slump had been solid, and they’ve kept a first-half clean sheet in eight straight home matches, which shows discipline early on.
Striker Lorenzo Lucca, Udinese’s top scorer, remains a key threat. He has scored six of his ten Serie A goals as the game’s opener, and he thrives at home. His physical presence can exploit Milan’s shaky centre-backs, especially with Milan prone to conceding early.
Even in their losses, Udinese continue to create chances — as seen in the defeat to Genoa where Lucca missed a glaring opportunity. If they can convert those against Milan’s porous defence, they’re well-positioned to get on the scoresheet.
Stat-Based Confidence for BTTS
- Milan have conceded in each of their last 6 matches in all competitions
- Udinese have scored in 4 of their last 5 home games Both sides are winless in their last 3 games, creating pressure to push forward and avoid further drops in the table
- Milan have let in 2+ goals on their last two visits to Udinese
- Udinese’s last three games saw BTTS land in 2 of them, and Milan’s did in 4 of the last 5
Udinese vs AC Milan Players to Watch
Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese): Scored 3 of his last goals as openers; leads the line with aerial threat and physicality. Tammy Abraham (Milan): In great form, recently surpassing 25 Serie A goals and now Milan’s focal point with Gimenez injured.
Udinese vs AC Milan Game Preview Final Verdict
Given Milan’s defensive struggles and Udinese’s need to bounce back at home, while both teams still boast match-winning attackers, Both Teams to Score looks highly probable in what could be a tightly contested but entertaining clash. Match Analysis Prediction: Both Teams to Score
