AC MILAN v UDINESE: MATCH PREVIEW

AC MILAN v UDINESE: MATCH PREVIEW

AC Milan are preparing to face Udinese on Matchday 32 of the Serie A, scheduled for Saturday 11 April at 18:00 CEST at San Siro. Allegri's side are eager to respond after the setback against Napoli, aiming to remain among the league's frontrunners and reinforce their position in what promises to be an important and engaging contest. Ahead of kick-off, here is our Match Preview.

LATEST FROM MILANELLO The Rossoneri are looking to bounce back after dropping points, position and momentum in the title race at the Stadio Maradona. Third place must now be defended, and while second is only two points away, the lead over the others seeking Champions League qualification has now narrowed to six points. In Naples, the Rossoneri were unable to score despite creating chances and delivering an overall committed performance. Reaction, focus, improved efficiency in front of goal and rediscovering attacking efficiency are key themes heading into the evening’s match. Some adjustments to the starting lineup are possible, too. Gabbia returns to the squad after a month-long absence, while Athekame, Fofana, Modrić and Saelemaekers are one booking away from suspension.

"In the final run-in, balance is essential — we’re a few points away from where we want to be, but there’s room to improve,” Allegri said on the eve of the match. “This moment must be faced with calm and clarity. It will be a difficult game against a physical team, so we must stay focused. We’re in good condition and we shouldn’t force things — we need to play with good technique and organisation."

LATEST FROM UDINESE The Friulian side sit comfortably in mid-table. Currently eleventh, they hold a solid margin over the teams below them while remaining well clear of the European positions. Last weekend they held the in-form Como to a 0-0 draw at home, producing a disciplined defensive display. Recent results have been positive, including wins over Genoa (2-0) and Fiorentina (3-0). Despite the heavy defeat in the reverse fixture earlier this season, the Bianconeri have shown they are capable of competing with the league’s top sides. Striker Davis returns from suspension, while Buksa is back from injury. Zemura and Zanoli remain unavailable.

“We may have less pressure than some others, but we’re still highly motivated. We want to collect as many points as possible in this final stretch,” said coach Runjaić. “We’re stress-free but not carefree. They’re a top team, able to change systems and players but always maintain great quality, even from the bench.”

PRE MATCH STATS

• AC Milan have won their last four Serie A meetings with Udinese. The only longer winning streak against them in the competition was a run of seven between 1998 and 2001. The Rossoneri could also beat this opponent four times in a row without conceding for the first time in Serie A.
• AC Milan and Udinese have each scored five penalties in this league campaign, the same total as Inter  and fewer only than Fiorentina and Pisa (six).
• The match will mark the 300th appearance in Europe’s top five leagues for Mike Maignan. Since joining AC Milan, the French goalkeeper has also provided three assists in Serie A. Among goalkeepers in the continent’s top five leagues, only Ederson (five) has recorded more assists in the same period, with David López and Mark Flekken also on three.

WHERE TO WATCH AC MILAN v UDINESE In Italy, the match will be broadcast live on DAZN. To watch it from abroad, you can check the "Where to Watch AC Milan on TV" section under "Abroad". On the Rossoneri's official channels, coverage begins with Matchday on Milan TV, going live at 17:15 CET right up until kick-off. Afterwards, there will be post-match interviews and Coach Allegri's press conference. Don't miss the full coverage on acmilan.com, the AC Milan Official App, the club's official social media channels, and WhatsApp.

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The referee appointed for the match is Matteo Marchetti from the Ostia Lido section, who will take charge of his 56th match in the Serie A. AC Milan have been officiated by him three times before, the most recent being AC Milan 2-1 Como in March 2025. Alongside him are assistant referees Imperiale and Fontemurato, fourth official Mucera, and VAR Maggioni (AVAR Abisso).

The Serie A Matchday 32 schedule began on Friday with Roma 3-0 Pisa. Saturday’s fixtures see Cagliari vs Cremonese and Torino vs Hellas Verona at 15:00 CEST, followed by AC Milan v Udinese at 18:00 CEST and Atalanta vs Juventus at 20:45 CEST. On Sunday, Genoa host Sassuolo at 12:30 CEST, while at 15:00 CEST Parma face Napoli. The evening fixtures see Bologna face Lecce at 18:00 CEST and Como take on Inter at 20:45 CEST. The matchday concludes on Monday evening with Fiorentina vs Lazio at 20:45 CEST.

How the table stands: Inter 72; Napoli 65; MILAN 63; Como 58; Juventus 57; Roma* 57; Atalanta 53; Bologna 45; Lazio 44; Sassuolo 42; Udinese 40; Torino 36; Parma 35; Genoa 33; Fiorentina 32; Cagliari 30; Cremonese e Lecce 27; Hellas Verona e Pisa* 18. (* = played one more game)

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