AC Milan – Udinese: they have to bounce back at San Siro 
On Saturday, AC Milan host Udinese in a 32nd-round clash that should be lively. For Milan, it’s about getting over the end of their title dream. Udinese, meanwhile, are chasing a decent finish in the top half. One wounded Milan side and one stubborn Udinese team? That usually means trouble — or at least a decent game — in Lombardy.
AC Milan have to defend their place in the top three 
Things have gone badly wrong for AC Milan in the title race. After a nasty slip against Napoli on Monday night, they’re now nine points off the top. The mood at San Siro is grim, because Milan are now looking over their shoulder to protect their Champions League spot. Max Allegri’s men know there’s no room left for mistakes.
Despite a 24-match unbeaten run earlier in the season, Milan have lost three of their last six league games. Their defence has been leaking at the worst possible moments, and they need to tighten up fast. Up front, the plan is simple: find their scoring touch, stick a few away, and beat an Udinese side they’ve historically handled pretty well at home.
Udinese chasing a bit of pride 
From Friuli, Udinese arrive in Milan looking a lot steadier. Kosta Runjaic has got them settled in mid-table, miles away from any relegation panic. They come in off a decent draw against Como and sit 11th. They’ve travelled pretty well this season and, with no real pressure on them, they can go at AC Milan without much to lose.
Udinese’s strength right now is their defensive grit, with two straight clean sheets. Milan will come at them hard, so the visitors may spend long spells under the cosh. But Udinese can hurt teams on the break, with Davis and Zaniolo both capable of nicking something if Milan leave gaps. They’ll fancy their chances of getting a result here if they stay compact and keep their heads.
Likely line-ups
AC Milan : Maignan ; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic ; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi ; Pulisic, Fullkrug
Udinese : Okoye ; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet ; Ehizibue, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Atta, Kamara ; Zaniolo, Davis
Football prediction AC Milan vs Udinese
AC Milan win
Even though Milan are going through a rough patch and Udinese have looked tidy defensively, the pecking order should hold.
Milan have a far stronger squad and the need for points should push the Rossoneri to lift their game in front of their own fans. They’ve won their last four meetings with Udinese and will be keen to wipe out the sting of that defeat against Napoli. Against an Udinese side with very little left to play for, Milan should do the job and strengthen their grip on a place in Serie A’s top three.
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