Prediction: Udinese vs AC Milan

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Turning their attention back to Serie A action on Sunday night, AC Milan will travel to the Stadio Friuli when they meet Udinese.With a stacked Sunday schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.Two camps who are scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Serie A standings, you can find all of the key Udinese vs AC Milan H2H stats here.Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halvesBest Odds: 17/20Bookmaker: BetUSUdineseStarting with the hosts, while Udinese might have sprung a real upset last season as they clinched a top-half finish among Italy’s elite, the Little Zebras have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion this time around. Last seen putting in another hugely concerning display as they slumped to a nightmare 3-0 defeat at home against Lecce, the pressure is starting to mount on Kosta Runjaic’s shoulders. Marking their return from September’s extended international break with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Torino, Sunday’s hosts have now lost each of their previous five consecutive Serie A showdowns by an aggregate score of 13-5. Scrapping it out at the foot of the table and opening this weekend’s fixtures with just their goal difference keeping them out of the drop zone, Udinese will be bracing themselves for another stern examination at the Stadio Friuli.Udinese Team NewsSuffering yet another injury setback prior to September’s international break, Udinese are once again set to be without Italy international Nicolo Zaniolo here. Likewise, sustaining an ankle issue earlier in the month, former Watford striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo will not feature on Sunday night.Completing his own respective move from Vicarage Road over the summer, Irish starlet James Abankwah could be handed an immediate full recall. Despite still waiting to open his Serie A account this season, one-time Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis will lead Udinese’s attack.AC MilanAs for the visitors, putting in a nightmare Europa League performance on foreign soil in midweek as they eventually slumped to a 3-0 drumming against Bournemouth, AC Milan are desperately searching for an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite drastically failing to find their feet on the European stage, Ruben Amorim’s men have enjoyed a bright start to their domestic adventure. Last seen in Serie A action clinching a thrilling 3-2 victory against local rivals Atalanta, the former Manchester United boss has not seen his squad suffer a single defeat from any of their opening seven domestic appearances (four wins, three draws). Searching for some much-welcomed defensive stability, AC Milan will also be concerned by their most recent showdown against Sunday’s opponents. In fact, Amorim’s side slumped to an infamous 3-0 loss when they welcomed Udinese to the San Siro for a Serie A battle back on April 11th.AC Milan Team NewsWhile French international Mike Maignan might have been shown a Europa League red card away at Bournemouth on Thursday night, the 31-year-old is free to start between the sticks here. Missing out at the Vitality in midweek after sustaining a reported calf issue, AC Milan are sweating over the fitness of big-money summer recruit Goncalo Ramos.Both settling for a spot on the bench in England, the midfield duo of Adrien Rabiot and former Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric will be handed immediate full recalls. Likewise, left as an unused substitute on Thursday, former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic will feature this weekend.Udinese vs AC Milan Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Udinese and AC Milan last met for a Serie A showdown back on April 11th, Sunday’s hosts claimed a famous 3-0 victory at the San Siro.However, AC Milan have won each of their other four appearances against the Little Zebras.AC Milan have won each of their previous three consecutive trips to the Stadio Friuli by an aggregate score of 10-2.Udinese have lost each of their last five consecutive Serie A showdowns by an aggregate score of 13-5.Four of the last five meetings between Udinese and AC Milan have finished with over 2.5 goals.ConclusionBlown away at the Vitality on Thursday night as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming against Bournemouth, AC Milan are searching for an essential immediate boost here. While the Italian icons might have been last seen in Serie A action claiming a rollercoaster 3-2 win against Atalanta, Amorim’s side have gained a reputation for their lively outings across all competitions. With Sunday’s guests seeing their previous three outings produce 12 goals at both ends of the pitch, neutrals will be hoping for another Serie A thriller from the Stadio Friuli this weekend.Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halvesBest Odds: 17/20Bookmaker: BetUSThe post Prediction: Udinese vs AC Milan appeared first on SoccerNews.