29 October 2021, 17:24 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Italian Serie A TIM fixture, Inter Milan vs. Udinese Calcio, kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 31, at the San Siro.
Preview Inter Serie A, Oct 31, 2021
Preview Inter kept the pressure on the top-two, AC Milan and Napoli, following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Empoli in the midweek round of fixtures. Samir Handanovic was sent flying into a stunning save in the opening minutes to keep the scoreline the same. A moment later, Federico Dimarco forced Empoli’s goalkeeper into a save at the other end. A string of passes ended in a well-worked team goal, with Danilo D'Ambrosio (34’) at the end of it after a fine header. Minutes after the break, a flying challenge from Empoli’s Samuele Ricci (R. 52') saw the home side reduced to ten men. Having the numerical advantage, Inter pressed for the second and found it through Federico Dimarco (66'), who had been denied earlier. With a return to winning ways, DWLDW, Simone Inzaghi will aim to reduce the gap between his side and second-placed AC Milan, knowing the latter has a difficult game against Roma over the weekend. In addition, an impeccable record against Le Zebrette leaves Inzaghi feeling confident ahead of Sunday’s fixture. Inter Milan have conceded only one goal in their last seven Serie A games against Udinese, since the year 2018. In 3rd, Inter has 21 points after 6W, 3D, & 1L. Simone Inzaghi has settled for the 3—5—2 formation, often leaving the Bosnian Diamond, Edin Dzeko, and Lautaro Martinez in attack. Martinez recently put pen to paper for an extended contract which will keep him at Inter Milan until 2026. Meanwhile, Dzeko is expected to return to the starting line-up after Sanchez got the nod against Empoli.
Preview Udinese Serie A, Oct 31, 2021
Preview Udinese remains in 14th place, following the 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona in the midweek round of fixtures. Isaac Success (3’) put Udinese in front in the opening minutes after a fantastic run midway down Verona's half. Several clear-cut chances went by at both ends before Verona restored parity through a penalty by Antonin Barak (83’ P.). Having 11 points from 2W, 5D, & 3L, the club remains winless in five games: LDDDD, ahead of this fixture against Inter Milan. With an average of 1.2 goals per game, Luca Gotti’s side could pick up a goal before the end of this fixture. In addition, Udinese has scored more Serie A away goals against Inter Milan than any other side (52G in 48M). Le Zebrette could appear with the 3—4—2—1 formation, leaving Beto in attack against Inter on Sunday.