Serie A: Udinese vs Inter Milan
Preview: Udinese vs Inter Milan
Inter’s march towards winning the Serie A title remains on track as Udinese vs Inter Milan comes off on Monday night at 6:45pm at the Global Energy Stadium. Inter, who are close to securing their 20th Scudetto, will be playing against Udinese who are fighting to avoid relegation with only eight games left in the season.
The home side recently tied 1-1 with Sassuolo in their last match, keeping them in a precarious position in the Serie A relegation zone. They have only managed to secure two wins in the top-flight matches played this year, with five draws and five losses. Their upcoming schedule looks challenging, as they are set to face four of the current top-eight teams in their next five games after completing 30 rounds. Udinese’s recent home record is not promising either, as they have failed to win their last six matches at home, with three draws and three losses.
Inter bounced back from a two-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Empoli, marking their 25th league win of the season and maintaining their lead at the top. With only 24 points left to play for, Inter’s lead seems insurmountable, especially since only one Serie A team has managed to defeat them this season. Not only are opponents struggling to beat Inter in matches, but they are also finding it difficult to score against their solid defense, which has kept 19 clean sheets so far, tying the record for this stage of a top-flight season. In their previous encounter, Inter also kept a clean sheet in a 4-0 win, showcasing their defensive prowess. The team has been dominant on the road as well, securing five consecutive league wins with a combined score of 15-3, highlighting their superiority.
Head-to-head
Inter has won five of the last six league head-to-head matches against Udinese. In the past 12 league matches between Inter and Udinese, Udinese have been unable to score in eight of those games, which includes their 4-0 loss in the reverse fixture in December.
Prediction
The Fruili, who have a poor home record in Serie A and are without their top striker due to suspension, are likely to leave Monday’s match without any points. On the other hand, dominant Inter are efficient in attack and are eager to move closer to the title.
