Udinese vs Atalanta Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are locked in the title race and will look for three points here.

Udinese will lock horns against title contenders Atalanta in their 20th league game at the Bluenergy Stadium come Saturday. Both sides have faced contrasting fortunes with Udinese seeking a revival. The Little Zebras have had a series of mixed run of performances this season and have struggled to maintain consistency. They have put up a few and fair intentful performances, but have just not been able to get points on the board. 

Atalanta on the other hand have their eyes set on their first ever Serie A title. The Black and Blues have been a treat to watch this season and have emerged as one of the most dominant sides in the Italian top flight. They sit at the second spot with 41 points, but have a game in hand and a win on Saturday will propel them to the top of the table.

Kick Off

Saturday, January 11, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Bluenergy Stadium

Form

Udinese (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-L

Atalanta (in all competitions): L-D-W-W-W

Players to watch 

Florian Thauvin (Udinese)

Florian Thauvin has been one of the best players for Udinese this season. He has shouldered the creative and goal-scoring duties with perfection and has been the point of difference on most occasions. His aggressive style of play comes in as an added advantage for the Friulians.

Thauvin’s versatility allows him to play as an attacking midfielder, right winger and also as a second striker. He has scored five goals and also has three assists to his name in the Serie A, including three goal contributions in his last four games.

Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)

The Belgian forward has been firing on all cylinders this season. Charles De Ketelaere will have to stand up to the occasion to look after the goalscoring duties up front in the absence of Mateo Retegui. He is widely regarded as one of the best dribblers in the Serie A and also brings a lot of creativity to the table.

The 23-year-old is known for his consistency, playmaking and high pressing. With five goals and assists each, Ketelaere has made ten goal contributions in the Serie A this season. 

Charles De Ketelaere scored against his former team 😈#AtalantaMilan pic.twitter.com/r9t21b2ywu

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) December 7, 2024

Match facts

• Atalanta have not lost any of their last 14 Serie A games against Udinese
• Udinese have conceded nine goals in their last four home games
• This fixture averages almost three goals per game

Udinese vs Atalanta: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Atalanta to win – 4/6 by betway
• Tip 2: Charles De Ketelaere to score anytime – 2/1 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by bet365

Injury & Team News

Udinese will miss Gerard Deulofeu, Maduka Okoye, Martín Payero, Oier Zarraga, Sandi Lovrić, Lautaro Giannetti, Thomas Kristensen, and Jaka Bijol. 

Meanwhile, Atalanta will be without Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Scamacca in the upcoming match.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 42

Udinese wins – 12

Atalanta wins – 16

Draws – 14

Predicted Line-up 

Udinese (3-5-2) 

Sava (GK); Kristensen, Kabasele, Touré; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Lucca, Thauvin

Atalanta (3-4-1-2)

Carnessecchi (GK); Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Lookman

Prediction

Atalanta are one of the prime title contenders this season and have enjoyed a fabulous run of form so far. Therefore, we expect this game to go their way.

Prediction: Udinese 1-4 Atalanta

Telecast

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

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