Serie A Regular Season - 4
Udinese 0 - 3 FT AC Milan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' Arthur Atta
C. Pulisic 40'
HT
46' ↓ I. Bravo ↑A. Buksa
Y. Fofana (C. Pulisic) 46'
50' Jordan Zemura
C. Pulisic (A. Rabiot) 53'
59' ↓ K. Davis ↑N. Zaniolo
59' ↓ K. Ehizibue ↑A. Zanoli
59' ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑R. Modesto
↓ S. Gimenez ↑C. Nkunku 62'
↓ C. Pulisic ↑R. Loftus-Cheek 63'
↓ S. Pavlovic ↑K. De Winter 68'
↓ Y. Fofana ↑S. Ricci 68'
81' ↓ A. Atta ↑L. Miller
↓ L. Modric ↑Z. Athekame 81'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Udinese
Goalkeepers
R. Sava
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
T. Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Solet
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
J. Zemura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
J. Karlstrom
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Atta
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
A. Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Venuti
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Palma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Modesto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
P. Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Tomori
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pavlovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
A. Saelemaekers
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
60
Passes
9
Duels
Y. Fofana
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Modric
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
90
Passes
8
Duels
A. Rabiot
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
73
Passes
12
Duels
P. Estupinan
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Forwards
S. Gimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
C. Pulisic
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
M. Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Balentien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 4 | AC Milan | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 19/10/2024 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 20/01/2024 | Udinese | 2 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 04/11/2023 | AC Milan | 0 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 18/03/2023 | Udinese | 3 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 13/08/2022 | AC Milan | 4 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 25/02/2022 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 11/12/2021 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 03/03/2021 | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Udinese Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pulisic Masterclass Silences Bluenergy Stadium in Milan Rout
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A devastating thirteen-minute goal flurry led by Christian Pulisic saw AC Milan dismantle Udinese and cement their position in the upper echelons of the Serie A table.
Tactical Supremacy at the Friuli
From the opening exchanges at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, AC Milan established a firm grip on proceedings. The visitors dominated possession with a 60% share, circulating the ball with precision to stretch the Udinese defensive block. An early Balance rating of 2.4 reflected a period where both goalkeepers remained alert, combining for eight saves throughout the match to keep the scoreline tight initially. Alexis Saelemaekers provided a vital spark in the midfield, knitting play together and ensuring the Rossoneri remained patient against a compact home side that looked to hit on the counter but struggled to find an outlet.
Thirteen Minutes of Clinical Efficiency
The match swung decisively in Milan's favour during a ruthless burst of offensive brilliance, driving the Intensity to a score of 6.3. Christian Pulišić broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, finishing a well-worked move to give the visitors a deserved lead. The momentum carried directly into the second half; within sixty seconds of the restart, Pulisic turned provider for Y. Fofana to double the advantage. This rapid-fire sequence left Udinese shell-shocked, as their defensive shape disintegrated under the pressure of Milan's quick transitions and superior individual quality in the final third.
Pulisic Secures the Points
The final blow landed in the 53rd minute when Christian Pulišić grabbed his second of the night, expertly set up by A. Rabiot. With a three-goal lead established, Milan shifted into game-management mode, effectively neutralizing any threat from the hosts. The Stakes were high with a score of 7.0, and this result lifts the Rossoneri to 12 points, placing them firmly in the title conversation. While Udinese managed 10 shots, their lack of clinical edge compared to Pulisic’s masterclass was the defining factor, leaving them ninth in the standings and searching for answers after a heavy home defeat.
Key Questions
What made Christian Pulišić the Man of the Match?
Pulišić earned a 9.0 rating by scoring twice and assisting another, proving to be the clinical difference-maker in a dominant attacking display.
What does this mean for Udinese's season?
The 0-3 loss highlights Udinese's defensive vulnerabilities against elite opposition, keeping them in mid-table as they look to regain their earlier form.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Season Stakes Explode in Udine
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. This early-season crunch match defines whether Milan can sustain their title charge against a stubborn Udinese side desperate for points.
The Setup
As Serie A moves into its fourth round on September 20, 2025, the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli hosts a fixture with massive Stakes (10.0/10). AC Milan enters the fray in 2nd place, boasting a strong Form rating following a string of positive results. For Udinese, currently sitting in 9th, this is a chance to prove they belong in the European conversation. The Balance of the match suggests a clash of styles: Milan’s creative flair against Udinese’s structured resilience.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this encounter lies in the middle of the park. Luka Modrić remains the conductor for the Rossoneri, using his vision to bypass defensive blocks. He faces a direct challenge from Sandi Lovrić, whose energy and ability to transition quickly are vital for the hosts. If Lovrić can disrupt Modrić’s rhythm, Udinese can isolate the Milan attack, featuring Christian Pulišić and Rafael Leão, forcing them into wide, low-percentage areas.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where Udinese attempts to frustrate Milan's buildup play. However, the sheer density of Stars in the Milan lineup should eventually break the deadlock. While O. Solet will anchor the home defense, the persistent movement of the Milan front line is likely to find a breakthrough. We foresee a hard-fought 1-2 victory for the visitors, decided by a moment of individual brilliance in the final third.