Udinese vs Atalanta Prediction 11 January 2025

🔊 Can Udinese prevent Atalanta from achieving their goal of securing 3 points? After a series of disappointing matches, the "Little Zebras" have started to regain form and are unbeaten in 3 consecutive games. Gian Piero Gasperini's side, who failed to overcome Lazio (1-1) and were soundly beaten by Inter in the Italian Super Cup semifinals (0-2), are clearly determined to win the upcoming clash. In this situation, we will try to analyze all the details to provide you with an accurate prediction for the 20th round of Serie A, which will take place at the "Gewiss Stadium".

📊 Head-to-Head

In head-to-head encounters, Atalanta holds the advantage. Over 38 matches, Udinese has achieved the desired result 9 times, while the team from Bergamo has recorded 15 victories. Furthermore, the "Queen of the Provincials" has not tasted defeat in 14 consecutive games (since 2018). In the first round, for example, Gian Piero Gasperini's side won at home with a score of 2-1.

⚪ Udinese

In the previous 3 rounds, Udinese managed to earn 5 points, which is a very good indicator considering that a month ago the team was suffering one defeat after another. Last weekend, the "Little Zebras" drew away with Verona (0-0), and it was Costa Runjaic's side that was closer to victory. Over 90 minutes, Udinese had 6 shots on goal against their opponent, and one more attempt hit the post. Definitely, this small streak of unbeaten matches should positively impact the mood of the players from Udine. The team has once again distanced itself from the relegation zone. Regarding the upcoming clash, the coaching staff will not be able to count on 5 players, including Lorenzo Lucca (7+0), who will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

🔵 Atalanta

Atalanta has been unable to secure a victory for 2 matches now. This is quite a lengthy streak considering Gian Piero Gasperini's achievements this season. In the game against Lazio (1-1), which took place in the 18th round of Serie A, the "Queen of the Provincials" simply did not capitalize on their numerous chances (xG 2.84). The encounter with Inter in the Italian Super Cup semifinals (0-2) was a real disappointment for Bergamo fans. Yes, Atalanta had an xG of 2.49 goals, but they only started playing after the "Nerazzurri" scored their second goal, putting them in a critical position. As for the list of injured players, there are no changes. Only Mateo Retegui and Gianluca Scamacca will not play.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

This season, Atalanta plays extremely productively. For example, in Serie A, the team has scored 43 goals, with only Inter scoring more (45). Over 5 incomplete months, Gian Piero Gasperini's side failed to score only against Real Madrid (UEFA Super Cup), Inter (Serie A and Italian Super Cup), Arsenal (Champions League), and Celtic (Champions League). And a club like Udinese, which has conceded at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 11 matches, is unlikely to stop the lightning-fast attack of the "Queen of the Provincials". Therefore, our bet is Atalanta's total over 1.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Atalanta is one of the few teams focused solely on attack. Certainly, with such a style of play, the "Queen of the Provincials" has good numbers in many statistical parameters, including corners. In this regard, the team ranks seventh in Serie A, earning an average of 5.1 corners per match. Considering that Gian Piero Gasperini's side approaches the corner flag at least 5 times over seven games, our betting option will be Atalanta's total corners over 4.5.

📝 Editorial Prediction

According to bookmakers, Atalanta is the clear favorite for the upcoming clash. Overall, we see no reason to argue with them. The "Queen of the Provincials" is one of the main contenders for the title and it would be unforgivable if they fail to win for a third consecutive game. Gian Piero Gasperini's side demonstrates excellent attacking play, creating numerous scoring opportunities at opponents' goals and successfully converting them. Moreover, in the match against Inter (0-2), the Italian specialist decided to leave Ademola Lookman, Charles De Ketelaere, and Ederson on the bench, who are key players in the starting lineup. He clearly won't repeat one mistake twice in a row. Udinese does not seem like a team that can pose serious problems for the guys from Bergamo, even if the match takes place at their stadium. Therefore, our key betting option is Atalanta's victory. We believe that after 90 minutes, the scoreboard will show 1-3.