Udinese vs AC Milan: Fierce collision in Serie A

At 2:45 am on September 21, the fourth round of the Serie A will usher in a focus battle. Udinese sits at home Friuli Stadium, facing traditional giant AC Milan. The two teams performed differently in the beginning of the new season, and this showdown will surely spark everywhere.

Recent status: Udinese performed amazingly, AC Milan moved forward steadily

Udinese showed strong momentum in the new season of Serie A, with an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 1 draw in the first 3 rounds of the game. Currently, with 7 points, he temporarily ranked fifth in the standings. In the first round of the league, they drew 1-1 away with Verona, showing good away game ability. In the second round of the game, Udinese defeated the newly promoted Keller Reis 2-0 at home, showing a strong home advantage. In the last round of the game, they defeated Inter Milan 2-1 away, causing a big upset, and this victory also brought the team's morale to its peak. Udinese performed well on the offensive end, scoring 5 goals in 3 games, with relatively balanced offensive firepower; he also conceded only 3 goals on the defensive end, and his defense line performed soundly. The team has achieved 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 games, scoring 9 goals and conceding 3 goals, with a winning rate of 83%, and is in a very hot state recently.

AC Milan also started the new season well, with 2 wins, 1 loss and 6 points, temporarily ranking 7th in the standings. In the first round of the league, they lost 1-2 to Lecce at home, and suffered a bad goal. However, the team then quickly adjusted their state and won a streak in the next two rounds of games. He defeated Sarenitana 2-0 at home in the second round, and defeated Bologna 1-0 away in the last round, showing strong strength and resilience. AC Milan has many outstanding players on the offensive end, with rich and diverse offensive methods. It has scored 12 goals in its last 5 games, and has averaged 2.4 goals per game. Defensively, AC Milan's defense line is also excellent, focusing on integrity and discipline. He has conceded only 3 goals in his last 5 games and has conceded only 0.6 goals per game.

Tactical style: Udinese is flexible and changeable, AC Milan focuses on ball control

Udinese is relatively flexible and changeable in tactical style, and often adopts a 4-3-3 formation. The team relies more on the wing offense when attacking, and 45% of the offensive opportunities come from crosses on the wing. New aid Davis has become a key figure in the wing break. The combination of the winger and the fullback can effectively open the width of the field and create more space for the offense. Midfielders actively participate in the offense, looking for opportunities for passing and shooting by constantly interspersing the run. When defending, Udinese's midfielders will actively rush to grab, trying to cut off the opponent's pass route in the midfield, while the back line remains compact to form a solid defense line. However, the team has certain shortcomings in the team's high-altitude ball-footing top, with a success rate of only 52%, and a breakthrough rate of wings is 38%, which may also become a breakthrough for opponents' offense.

AC Milan pays more attention to ball control and focuses on 4-2-3-1 formation. The team firmly controls the rhythm of the game through short passes between midfielders and tries to find loopholes in the opponent's defense line through patient transmission. On the offensive end, AC Milan has many skilled players who can create high-quality scoring opportunities through personal abilities and teamwork. Winter Leo's speed and breakthrough ability, as well as midfielder Pulisic's passing and organizational ability, are important reliances on the team's offense. When defending, AC Milan has strong ability to coordinate the defense line, and has excellent sense of filling up between players, which can effectively limit the opponent's offense. However, when the team faces the opponent's quick counterattack, they sometimes fail to defend.

Key Player Showdown: Serxes vs Pulisic

Udinese's Serxes is one of the core figures in the team's offense. The midfielder is skilled and has excellent passing and ball control skills, and can organize effective offenses in the midfield. His overall view and game reading ability enable him to discover his teammates' running positions in time and give accurate passes to his teammates. On the defensive end, Serxes also actively participates, effectively limiting the opponent's offense through active fighting and excellent sense of position. This season, Serxes played an important role in the team's offense, and his performance will directly affect Udinese's offensive efficiency.

AC Milan's Pulisic is also the key teacher of the team. As an attacking midfielder, Pulisic is fast and has strong dribbling ability, and has excellent breakthrough and shooting ability. He was able to create threats in the offensive three zones and create scoring opportunities for the team. After the national team game, Pulisic received a full rest and is expected to return to the starting lineup in this game. His return will undoubtedly enhance AC Milan's offensive firepower. In addition, Pulisic's passing awareness and teamwork ability are also excellent, and he can form a good cooperation with his teammates and drive the team's offensive rhythm.

Historical Confrontation: AC Milan has the upper hand

Recalling the past history of the two teams, AC Milan has a clear advantage in the showdown with Udinese. AC Milan has achieved a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 matches. Last season, AC Milan even beat Udinese twice in two rounds. However, the results of football games are often full of variables, and Udinese also has certain advantages when fighting at home. They are eager to break the historical curse and win in this game.

Match prediction: AC Milan is expected to win away games

Considering the recent state, tactical style, key players and historical confrontation of the two teams, AC Milan is slightly better in overall strength in this game. They have richer offensive methods and a more stable defensive system. When facing Udinese, they are expected to create more scoring opportunities through effective midfield organization and excellent performance of frontcourt players. Although Udinese has been in excellent form recently, it is difficult to win against the powerful AC Milan. AC Milan is expected to continue to maintain a good spot in the standings by defeating Udinese 2-0 or 2-1 away. However, the football game is full of uncertainty, and Udinese may also cause trouble for AC Milan with his home advantage and excellent tactical performance. Let us look forward to the stage of this wonderful showdown.