Udinese vs Palermo (Coppa Italia): Preview, Prediction, Possible Lineups and Betting Tips

Udinese will divert their attention to Coppa Italia action as Kosta Runjaic’s side host Palermo on September 23rd and you can find our full preview, prediction, possible lineups and betting tips below.

Udinese vs Palermo Preview

Udinese head into this week’s Coppa Italia fixture with a point to prove after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to AC Milan on September 20th, as the Udine-based side saw their unbeaten start to the season end.

The Rossoneri left Stadio Friuli with all three-points thanks to a Youssouf Fofana strike and Christian Pulisic brace, as Udinese registered an xG of just 0.34.

Allegri will also divert his focus to Coppa Italia this week, as AC Milan face Lecce, but it’s Udinese that could do with a win following Matchday Four of Serie A.

Runjaic’s men made a superb start to the season, remaining undefeated from the opening three games with wins over Pisa and Inter, following a 1-1 stalemate with Hellas Verona on the opening day.

Udinese currently sit ninth in Serie A, but continue to struggle in front of goal, scoring just four goals and conceding five to boast a negative goal difference.

Sandi Lovric, who has been a pivotal member of Udinese’s midfield since signing in the 2022 summer window, has missed the last two matches after picking up an injury on international duty with Slovenia.

The 27-year-old is set to miss the upcoming Coppa Italia clash against Palermo, which will be a huge benefit to the visitors who will already be heading to Udine with full confidence.

Palermo currently take up second-place in Serie A after an undefeated start to the season, beating Reggiana, Suditrol and Bari, but being held to a draw by Frosinone.

Filippo Inzaghi’s side have conceded just one goal in the league so far and will not be intimidated by Udinese’s Serie A status, after already a beating a team in Italy’s top division in Cremonese.

Palermo secured a penalty shoot-out victory over the Serie A side to progress into the next round of Coppa Italia and have a fully fit squad for September 23rd.

Udinese vs Palermo Prediction

Although Udinese suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of AC Milan in their most recent outing, Kosta Runjaic will still be pleased with his sides start to the season.

The same can be said for Palermo who are yet to taste defeat this season, however, the Serie B have only won three out of their last 13 matches against Udinese – with the Udine-based side winning seven.

With that in mind, we expect the Serie B side to put in a strong performance on September 23rd, but Udinese’s league superiority and recent success over Palermo should see them progress in the cup.

Prediction: Udinese 2-1 Palermo

Udinese vs Palermo Possible Lineups

Udinese: Sava; Zemura, Solet, Kristensen, Ehizibue; Ekklenkamp; Karlstrom, Zarraga; Atta; Davis, Bravo

Palermo: Joronen; Bani, Pierozzi, Ceccaroni; Augello, Ranocchia, Segre, Gyasi, Brunori, Palumbo; Pohjanpalo

Udinese vs Palermo Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score – Yes: +100

Runjaic’s side conceded three against AC Milan in their most recent league match, with Christian Pulisic scoring a brace and becoming the highest USMNT goalscorer in Europe – highlighting the weaknesses in Udinese’s defense.

Obviously, the Rossoneri boast a greater attacking threat than Palermo, but Inzaghi’s men have scored two goals in three of their four league matches so far – with star striker Joel Pohjanpalo scoring three goals in Serie B.

Udinese’s Serie A status could make Palermo’s chances of scoring a goal tougher, however, we expect both sides to be on target in this Coppa Italia tie on September 23rd.

Udinese vs Palermo Odds