Serie A Regular Season - 10
Udinese 1 - 0 FT Atalanta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
40' N. Zaniolo (H. Kamara)
HT
↓ K. Sulemana ↑A. Lookman 59'
↓ G. Scamacca ↑N. Krstovic 59'
64' Hassane Kamara
Nikola Krstović 66'
69' ↓ N. Zaniolo ↑V. Bayo
69' ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑J. Piotrowski
75' ↓ N. Bertola ↑M. Palma
76' ↓ A. Zanoli ↑K. Ehizibue
↓ N. Zalewski ↑R. Bellanova 77'
↓ L. Samardzic ↑C. De Ketelaere 77'
↓ O. Kossounou ↑M. Brescianini 84'
86' ↓ A. Buksa ↑O. Zarraga
Charles De Ketelaere 90'+1
Éderson 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Udinese
Goalkeepers
M. Okoye 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
N. Bertola 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
C. Kabasele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Solet 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
J. Karlstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kamara 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
N. Zaniolo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
A. Buksa 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
A. Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Sava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Palma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Zemura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Modesto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atalanta
Goalkeepers
M. Carnesecchi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
O. Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
84
Entry
I. Hien
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
B. Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ederson 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
60
Passes
9
Duels
M. Pasalic
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
70
Passes
6
Duels
N. Zalewski
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
L. Samardzic
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
K. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
G. Scamacca
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
F. Rossi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sportiello
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Obric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Musah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lookman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. De Ketelaere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Krstovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2025 | Udinese | 1 - 0 | Atalanta | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 11/01/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 0 | Atalanta | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 10/11/2024 | Atalanta | 2 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 27/01/2024 | Atalanta | 2 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 12/11/2023 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Atalanta | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 04/03/2023 | Atalanta | 0 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 09/10/2022 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Atalanta | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 09/01/2022 | Udinese | 2 - 6 | Atalanta | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 24/10/2021 | Atalanta | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
| 03/04/2021 | Atalanta | 3 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Gewiss Stadium |
Udinese Win
Atalanta Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Zaniolo Decisive as Udinese Frustrate Dominant Atalanta
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A clinical counter-attacking display sees Udinese leapfrog their rivals in a mid-table clash defined by defensive resilience.
Tactical Chess and Possession Dominance
The tactical battle at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli began with a clear divide in philosophy. Atalanta arrived with the intent to control the tempo, and they succeeded in doing so by dominating possession with a 60% share. However, this dominance proved to be an illusion of control. A Balance score of 2.8 tells the story of an opening phase where both sides canceled each other out in the middle of the pitch. Udinese remained disciplined, sitting in a compact low block and daring the visitors to find a gap. The hosts were content to bypass the midfield entirely, looking for long transitions, while the Orobici struggled to turn their passing accuracy into genuine penetration in the final third.
The Zaniolo Breakthrough
Everything changed just five minutes before the interval. In a rare lapse of concentration from the visitors' backline, H. Kamara found space on the flank and delivered a precise cross into the danger zone. Nicolò Zaniolo reacted quickest, firing a clinical finish past the keeper to break the deadlock in the 40th minute. This moment represented the only lead change of the match, shifting the pressure entirely onto the away side. Despite an Intensity rating of 2.4, the match maintained a gritty, physical edge. Udinese’s 11 shots compared to Atalanta’s five highlighted the difference in efficiency, as the hosts prioritized quality of chances over the quantity of possession.
Defensive Masterclass Secures the Points
The second half was a masterclass in frustration for the visitors. As the Stakes score of 1.0 suggested a vital result for mid-table positioning, Udinese dug in their heels. Oumar Solet was the standout performer at the back, recording a 7.7 rating for his relentless intercepting and leadership. He was well-supported by Nicolò Bertola, who ensured that Atalanta’s creative players were starved of space. The most telling statistic of the afternoon was Atalanta’s total of zero shots on target; despite their technical superiority on the ball, they could not test the Udinese goalkeeper once. The final whistle brought a roar of relief and triumph from the home crowd as Udinese climbed to 9th, leaving a toothless Atalanta to rue their lack of clinical edge.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli?
Nicolò Zaniolo secured the win with a 40th-minute strike assisted by H. Kamara.
How did Atalanta perform in front of goal?
Atalanta was ineffective, failing to record a single shot on target despite having 60% of the ball.
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.
Atalanta's Creative Engine Faces Friulian Wall
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A clash of European aspirations against mid-table grit where tactical discipline likely outweighs attacking flair.
The Setup
At the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, Atalanta arrives with a Form rating reflecting their current momentum (DWDWW). Sitting in 7th place, Gasperini's men are looking to bridge the gap to the top four. However, Udinese remains a stubborn opponent despite their 9th-place standing and a modest 25% home win rate this season. With a Stars score of 6.9, much of the hosts' resistance centers on Maduka Okoye, who has been statistically immense between the posts recently. While the Stakes are moderate, this match serves as a crucial barometer for both sides' consistency heading into the winter period.
Key Battle
The game’s Balance will be determined by how Udinese's backline, led by O. Solet, handles the dual threat of A. Lookman and C. De Ketelaere. Atalanta’s ability to transition through Éderson in midfield will force Udinese into a low block, relying on Okoye to replicate his high-volume save counts to keep the scoreline level.
Our Prediction
Atalanta will dominate possession and territory, but Udinese’s defensive organization often excels in these "upper-mid vs lower-mid" scenarios. We expect a cagey affair where the first goal dictates the pace. If Atalanta fails to score early, Udinese will grow in confidence. A 1-1 draw is the predicted outcome, as both teams possess enough quality to score but may lack the clinical edge to take all three points.