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2022/23 Italian Serie A
Matchday 23
Inter Milan v Udinese Calcio
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Milan, Italy
Saturday, 18 February 2023
Kick-off is at 21h45
Inter Milan will take on Udinese Calcio in an
Italian Serie A match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 18.
Current Form
The Big Grass Snake emerged as 1-0 winners over AC Milan at home on February 5 and they are now undefeated in their last two matches in the Serie A.
Inter are also unbeaten in their last two matches at home having recorded two consecutive victories at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
On the other hand, Udinese were held to a 2-2 draw by US Sassuolo at home on February 12 and they are now winless in their last three matches in the Serie A.
The Little Zebras have lost two of their last three matches on the road while the other game ended in a win over UC Sampdoria on January 22.
What Is At Stake
The Big Grass Snake is involved in the race for the Serie A title as they are placed second on the league standings - 16 points behind leaders SSC Napoli, but Inter have a game in hand.
Simone Inzaghi's side will be determined to secure a win over Udinese and hope that Napoli drop points against US Sassuolo on February 17.
Meanwhile, Udinese find themselves placed eighth on the league standings and they will be keen to boost their hopes of finishing in the top six with a win over Inter.
Team News
Inter will be without Dalbert and Joaquín Correa will both be missing as they are still nursing their respective injuries.
While Udinese's star forward Gerard Deulofou will be absent due to a long-term injury and the team has no fresh injury concerns.
Key Players
Inter's dangerman is Lautaro Martinez who has found the back of the net 12 times and provided three assists in the league and he has the ability to propel his side to a win over Udinese.
On the other hand, Beto has been Udinese's most influential player in the Serie A this season having hit the back of the net seven times and he will be keen to add to his tally against Inter.
Quotes
"We played a great game, shooting on goal 17 times against a good team like Sassuolo. If we put it that Udinese haven't won at home for some time," Udinese manager Andrea Sottil said.
"We agree but we need to make a more general analysis given that in terms of standings we are doing much better than last season. We scored two goals and I have to congratulate the team on how they played.
"Clearly, if I evaluate today's game, the goals are the result of our mistakes. It's a shame to concede these goals because the team has always been in the game."
Head-to-Head
Udinese caused an upset when they defeated Inter 3-1 in their last meeting in the league which was on 18 September 2022 at the Dacia Arena.
The win ended the Little Zebras' nine-match winless run against the Big Grass Snake having recorded seven defeats and two draws before their clash last September.
(Last Five Serie A Meetings)
Matches - 5
Inter - 3
Udinese - 1
Draws - 1
Serie A matchday 23 fixtures
Friday, February 17
19:45 - US Sassuolo v SSC Napoli
Saturday, February 18
14:00 - UC Sampdoria v Bologna FC
17:00 - AC Monza v AC Milan
19:45 - Inter Milan v Udinese Calcio
Sunday, February 19
12:30 - Atalanta BC v US Lecce
14:00 - ACF Fiorentina v Empoli FC
14:00 - US Salernitana v SS Lazio
17:00 - Spezia Calcio v Juventus FC
19:45 - AS Roma v Hellas Verona
Monday, February 20
19:45 - Torino FC v US Cremonese
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