Udinese vs Atalanta Predictions

Atalanta are one of the prime title contenders this season and have enjoyed a fabulous run of form so far. Therefore, we expect this game to go their way.

Match info: Serie A

Venue: Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friul, Udine

Date: Saturday, 11^th January 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

Having been unseated as Serie A leaders before losing in the Super Cup semi-finals, Atalanta aim to reclaim first place by beating Udinese on Saturday afternoon.

La Dea trail leaders Napoli by three points but with one game in hand, while the Bianconeri are still outside contenders for Europe.

Head-to-head:

Udinese have won 12 of the last 42 meetings between the two teams.

Atalanta recorded 16 victories.

The remaining 14 clashes ended in draws

Atalanta have not lost any of their last 14 Serie A games against Udinese.

Udinese have conceded nine goals in their last four home games.

This fixture averages almost three goals per game.

Atalanta are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings with Udinese.

Form:

• Udinese in the league: W-D-W-D-D
• Udinese in all competitions: L-L-W-D-D
• Atalanta in the League: W-W-W-W-D
• Atalanta in all competitions: W-W-W-D-L

Team News:

• Udinese will miss Gerard Deulofeu, Maduka Okoye, Martín Payero, Oier Zarraga, Sandi Lovrić, Lautaro Giannetti, Thomas Kristensen, and Jaka Bijol.
• Meanwhile, Atalanta will be without Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Scamacca in the upcoming match.

Player(s) to watch:

• Florian Thauvin has been one of the best players for Udinese this season. He has shouldered the creative and goal-scoring duties with perfection and has been the point of difference on most occasions. His aggressive style of play comes in as an added advantage for the Friulians. His versatility allows him to play as an attacking midfielder, right winger, and also as a second striker. He has scored five goals and also has three assists to his name in the Serie A, including three goal contributions in his last four games.
• Charles De Ketelaere has been firing on all cylinders this season. Charles De Ketelaere will have to stand up to the occasion to look after the goalscoring duties up front in the absence of Mateo Retegui. He is widely regarded as one of the best dribblers in the Serie A and also brings a lot of creativity to the table. The 23-year-old is known for his consistency, playmaking, and high pressing. With five goals and assists each, he has made ten goal contributions in the Serie A this season.