AC Milan vs Udinese

Milan enters with mixed recent form, winning three of their last five matches but suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat to title rivals Napoli. Their home record remains solid with nine wins from 15 matches, though they've drawn four times at San Siro. The Rossoneri's attacking output has been consistent at 1.52 goals per game, while their defense concedes just 0.77 per match. Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud remain key threats, though Matteo Gabbia's muscle injury could impact their defensive stability. Milan's ability to beat quality opposition at home, including victories over Inter and strong performances against top-six teams, demonstrates their San Siro strength.

Udinese arrives in poor form, managing just one win in their last five matches - a 2-0 victory at struggling Genoa. Their recent 0-0 draw with Como highlighted their attacking struggles, failing to break down mid-table opposition. Away from home, the Friulani have been inconsistent with six wins from 15 travels, though they've shown resilience in some performances. Key absences include Alessandro Zanoli (knee) and Jordan Zemura (muscle), weakening their defensive options. Adam Buksa remains questionable with a calf problem, potentially limiting their already modest attacking threat. Their 1.13 goals per game suggests they'll struggle to trouble Milan's organized defense.