The Milan giants replaced Simone Inzaghi, who left for Saudi Arabia, with Chivu a year ago. Christian did not make the best possible start, but finished last season with a domestic double. They have begun the current campaign with victories in Serie A. In the latest round, they also beat Napoli, although that match was far more difficult. This week, the Italians began their Champions League campaign against Real Madrid. Despite generally playing well, they were punished for some costly mistakes, eventually suffering defeat to the Spaniards.
The club from Friuli collected 50 points in 2025/2026, finishing in the top ten. After the summer break, they began with a draw against Como and a victory over Monza, while also progressing past Padova and Venezia in the cup. In the latest round against Lazio, they scored again but still suffered a 1-2 defeat.
The champions are currently averaging 2.67 goals scored per game while conceding one. Runjaic’s side have averaged 1.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded in their opening matches.
Head to Head matches: Inter vs Udinese
The Milan giants have won seven of their last eight meetings. However, a year ago they somehow lost at home to this opponent.
The only question is how convincingly the Scudetto holders will win. They need to make amends for their European setback, so we are backing them with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.80).
Inter vs Udinese: key statistics and trends
Inter have won three consecutive Serie A matches
67% of Inter’s matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.67 goals per game
Udinese have won three of their five matches this season
100% of Udinese’s matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Inter vs Udinese: Possible starting lineups
Inter play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Josep Martínez – Bastoni, Akanji, Pavard – Dimarco, Sucic, Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Luis Henrique – Esposito, Lautaro Martínez
Udinese play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Okoye – Ebosse, Solet, Abankwah – Kamara, Petrovsky, Karlström, Vojvoda – Ekkelenkamp, Gómez – Davis
