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Italian Serie A: Udinese vs Inter
Kickoff Time: 2024-04-09 02:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Udinese’s performance in the current season can be described as
mediocre, as they find themselves just three points clear of the relegation
zone. The situation regarding their potential relegation is not looking
optimistic. Udinese predominantly employ the 3-5-2 formation, focusing on
defensive counterattacks. They aim to create offensive opportunities through
small-scale midfield cooperation and the rapid advancement of their wing
players. However, looking at the stats, Udinese have scored 29 goals while
conceding 45 in the league so far. This indicates that their offensive
capabilities are not particularly strong, and their defensive prowess is also
not outstanding. Interestingly, despite their shortcomings, Udinese have earned
a reputation as Serie A’s “drawing master.” After 30 rounds of Serie
A matches, Udinese have recorded four wins, 16 draws, and 10 losses. These 16
draws are the highest among all Serie A teams. This suggests that while they
may struggle to secure victories, they have managed to avoid outright defeats
on many occasions.
Inter’s dominant position in the Serie A makes it appear inevitable
that they will clinch the championship. Their significant lead has left many
opponents trailing behind. They boast a lineup that is considered one of the strongest in Serie A,
and manager Simone Inzaghi has maximized the depth of the squad. Inzaghi has
frequently utilized all five substitutions available since the beginning of
last season, particularly in the second half, where he strategically replaces
players in high-intensity positions such as wing-backs, central midfielders,
and forwards. This approach helps maintain harmony within them and ensures the
longevity of the more experienced players. Inter’s offensive strategy heavily
relies on the efficiency of their overall formation and the players’
understanding of passing and movement. They often utilize long passes from the
backcourt and 45-degree lobbed passes from the front to exploit the weak spots
in the opponent’s defense. This tactical approach has proven effective in
creating scoring opportunities.
Inter indeed hold a clear advantage over Udinese in terms of overall
strength and current form. They are considered one of the strongest team in Serie A.
Furthermore, Inter have displayed remarkable away form this season by remaining
unbeaten in away matches. Their impressive away win rate of 85% highlights
their dominance on the road. Considering these factors, along with their
previous successful encounters against Udinese, it is anticipated that Inter
will have a relatively straightforward victory in their upcoming match against
Udinese.
Udinese’s Last 5 Games: DLLWD
24-04-01 Sassuolo 1-1 Udinese
24-03-25 Udinese 2-3 Calcio Padova
24-03-16 Udinese 0-2 Torino
24-03-12 Lazio 1-2 Udinese
24-03-02 Udinese 1-1 Salernitana
Inter’s Last 5 Games: WDLWW
24-04-02 Inter 2-0 Empoli
24-03-18 Inter 1-1 Napoli
24-03-14 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter (PEN 3-2)
24-03-10 Bologna 0-1 Inter
24-03-05 Inter 2-1 Genoa
Head To Head Record:
23-12-10 Inter 4-0 Udinese
23-02-19 Inter 3-1 Udinese
22-09-18 Udinese 3-1 Inter
22-05-01 Udinese 1-2 Inter
21-10-31 Inter 2-0 Udinese
Prediction: Inter to win