Can Inter Return to Winning Ways? Inter vs Udinese Prediction | September 14, 2026
Inter will host Udinese on September 14 in the fourth round of Serie A. The hosts come into the match after a disappointing Champions League defeat, while Udinese also suffered a loss in their latest game. However, both teams have made solid starts to the domestic campaign.
Match Preview
Inter have won all three of their Serie A matches this season, scoring eight goals and conceding three. The Milan side opened the campaign with victories over Monza and Cagliari before beating Napoli 3-2 at home in their most recent league fixture. Their Champions League campaign then began with a 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid, making a positive response in Serie A particularly important.
Inter's home record against Udinese has generally been strong. The visitors surprisingly won 2-1 in Milan last season, but that was Inter's only defeat in their last nine home meetings with Udinese.
- Possible Inter lineup: J. Martínez, Akanji, Stones, Bastoni, Diouf, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Zieliński, Carlos Augusto, Esposito, L. Martínez.
Udinese also arrive after a defeat, losing 1-2 at home to Lazio. Their overall start to the season, however, has been encouraging. They progressed through the Coppa Italia with wins over Padova and Venezia, while in Serie A they drew with Como before beating Monza.
All three of Udinese's Serie A matches this season have seen both teams score. The visitors have shown that they can create opportunities in attack, although they have also allowed their opponents enough space to threaten their goal.
- Possible Udinese lineup: Okoye, Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse, Vojvoda, Karlström, Miller, Kamara, Ekkelenkamp, Gómez, K. Davis.
Head-to-Head
Inter have dominated this fixture in recent years. The Milan side have won seven of the last eight meetings, while Udinese have recorded just one victory, with no draws during that period.
Across the last 10 encounters, Inter have won eight times and Udinese twice. The visitors have also failed to keep Inter off the scoresheet in their last 12 meetings.
Goals have been common as well, with eight of the last 10 H2H matches producing more than 2.5 goals. Inter have scored first in each of their last five meetings with Udinese.
Key Trends
- Inter have won all three of their Serie A matches this season.
- Udinese have seen both teams score in all three Serie A matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Udinese's last five games.
- Inter have seen BTTS in three of their last four matches.
- Inter have won 7 of their last 8 meetings with Udinese.
- Udinese have conceded against Inter in 12 consecutive H2H matches.
- 8 of the last 10 H2H meetings finished with more than 2.5 goals.
Prediction
Inter have the advantage in squad quality and home form, so they should control possession and create the better chances. Their attacking options should be enough to trouble an Udinese defence that has conceded in four straight matches, but the visitors have also shown they can score consistently. At the same time, both teams arrive after defeats and will be keen to avoid another negative result. That could make them more careful defensively, especially early in the game. We still expect goals, but the match should remain controlled rather than turn into an open goal fest. Recommended Bet: Under 3.5 Total Goals.
