Serie A Regular Season - 37

Udinese vs NS Cremonese

Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli

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Futmetrix Verdict
74
Udinese
vs
Cremonese
Sun, May 17 • 18:45 Italiano
⚡ Form 48
⚖️ Balance 88
🏆 Stakes 100
⭐ Stars 43
Cremonese's top-flight survival hangs by a thread.

Win Probability

  • Udinese 44%
  • Draw 28%
  • Cremonese 28%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Desperate Fight for Survival in Udine

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Cremonese face a devastating reality check where anything less than three points will likely seal their Serie A doom.

The Setup

Udinese sit comfortably in ninth place with 50 points. Their season is effectively over, but a strong Form rating indicates they aren't on the beach just yet. Earning two wins in their last five fixtures shows they remain professional. For Cremonese, the Stakes are off the charts. Sitting 18th with just 31 points and two games remaining, this May 17, 2026 clash at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli is a critical relegation battle. The away side's dismal run of one win in five makes their survival mission look incredibly bleak. Despite the points chasm, the Balance of this matchup leans slightly closer than expected, driven entirely by sheer desperation. Without any standout Stars to carry the load, the visitors will have to rely on collective grit.

Key Battle

It comes down to Cremonese's frantic attack against Udinese's relaxed but resolute backline. The visitors simply have to push men forward. That urgency will leave massive spaces behind their midfield. Expect the home midfield to exploit those gaps in transition. If the away attackers fail to finish their half-chances, they will be mercilessly punished on the counter.

Our Prediction

Desperation rarely breeds composure. Cremonese will throw everything forward, but Udinese's superior quality will shine through. Expect a 2-1 home victory. The visitors will score in a chaotic second half, but a late counter-attack will seal their fate.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes. Watching a team fight against relegation brings raw emotion and chaos that dead-rubber matches simply cannot match.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a 2-1 Udinese win. Cremonese's desperate need to attack will leave fatal defensive gaps to exploit.

Where are Udinese and Cremonese in the league table?

Udinese sit comfortably mid-table in 9th, while Cremonese are 18th, fighting desperately for Serie A survival.

What is Cremonese's current form?

Awful. They have just one win in their last five matches, taking a massive hit to their momentum.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Arthur Atta is dominating. The Udinese midfielder has 3 goals in 4 matches, averaging a 7.4 rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/23/2023 Udinese 3 - 0 Cremonese Serie A Dacia Arena
12/29/2022 Cremonese 1 - 3 Udinese Friendlies Clubs Stadio Giovanni Zini
10/30/2022 Cremonese 0 - 0 Udinese Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
04/23/2023
Serie A Dacia Arena
12/29/2022
Friendlies Clubs Stadio Giovanni Zini
10/30/2022
Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
Udinese Win
Cremonese Win
Draw

Season Statistics

9
League Position
18
50
Points
31
43
Goals Scored
27
46
Goals Conceded
53

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 36 85 85 31 +54 WLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)WInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)
2 Napoli 35 70 52 33 +19 LNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)LNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)
3 Juventus 36 68 59 30 +29 WLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)
4 AC Milan 36 67 50 32 +18 LAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DAC Milan 0 - 0 Juventus (26-04-2026)WHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)
5 AS Roma 36 67 55 31 +24 WParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)WAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)WBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)
6 Como 36 65 60 28 +32 WHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Napoli (02-05-2026)WGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LComo 3 - 4 Inter (12-04-2026)
7 Atalanta 36 58 50 34 +16 WAC Milan 2 - 3 Atalanta (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 Atalanta (18-04-2026)LAtalanta 0 - 1 Juventus (11-04-2026)
8 Lazio 36 51 39 37 +2 LLazio 0 - 3 Inter (09-05-2026)WCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)WNapoli 0 - 2 Lazio (18-04-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)
9 Udinese 36 50 45 46 -1 WCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)WUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DLazio 3 - 3 Udinese (27-04-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 3 Udinese (11-04-2026)
10 Bologna 35 49 42 41 +1 WNapoli 2 - 3 Bologna (11-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)LBologna 0 - 2 AS Roma (25-04-2026)LJuventus 2 - 0 Bologna (19-04-2026)WBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)
11 Sassuolo 36 49 44 46 -2 LTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 0 AC Milan (03-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Como (17-04-2026)LGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)
12 Torino 36 44 41 59 -18 WTorino 2 - 1 Sassuolo (08-05-2026)LUdinese 2 - 0 Torino (02-05-2026)DTorino 2 - 2 Inter (26-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)WTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)
13 Parma 36 42 27 45 -18 LParma 2 - 3 AS Roma (10-05-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Parma (03-05-2026)WParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Parma (18-04-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Napoli (12-04-2026)
14 Genoa 36 41 40 48 -8 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)DAtalanta 0 - 0 Genoa (02-05-2026)LGenoa 0 - 2 Como (26-04-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)WGenoa 2 - 1 Sassuolo (12-04-2026)
15 Fiorentina 36 38 38 49 -11 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Genoa (10-05-2026)LAS Roma 4 - 0 Fiorentina (04-05-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Sassuolo (26-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Lazio (13-04-2026)
16 Cagliari 36 37 36 51 -15 LCagliari 0 - 2 Udinese (09-05-2026)DBologna 0 - 0 Cagliari (03-05-2026)WCagliari 3 - 2 Atalanta (27-04-2026)LInter 3 - 0 Cagliari (17-04-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)
17 Lecce 36 32 24 48 -24 LLecce 0 - 1 Juventus (09-05-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)DLecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina (20-04-2026)LBologna 2 - 0 Lecce (12-04-2026)
18 Cremonese 36 31 30 53 -23 WCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LCremonese 1 - 2 Lazio (04-05-2026)LNapoli 4 - 0 Cremonese (24-04-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Torino (19-04-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Cremonese (11-04-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 36 20 24 58 -34 LHellas Verona 0 - 1 Como (10-05-2026)DJuventus 1 - 1 Hellas Verona (03-05-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Lecce (25-04-2026)LHellas Verona 0 - 1 AC Milan (19-04-2026)LTorino 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (11-04-2026)
20 Pisa 36 18 25 66 -41 LCremonese 3 - 0 Pisa (10-05-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Lecce (01-05-2026)LParma 1 - 0 Pisa (25-04-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 Genoa (19-04-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Pisa (10-04-2026)