Liam Duckstein
Serie A draws to a close with Udinese hosting Cremonese at Dacia Arena. Udinese’s push for a top-half finish contrasts with Cremonese’s desperate fight to avoid relegation. Both clubs have shown wildly different forms in recent matches. Udinese carry a clear edge in consistency and confidence, especially at home. Arthur Atta’s surge in midfield and Federico Bonazzoli’s drive up front for Cremonese shape this contest’s narrative. Maduka Okoye stands firm for Udinese in goal, while Emil Audero keeps Cremonese’s hopes alive.
Hot stat: Udinese have conceded just once in their last three matches, racking up two consecutive clean sheets and a resounding 3-0 win over Milan.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Serie A 2025/26 Regular Season (Italy) |
| 🏟 Venue: | Dacia Arena, Udine |
| 🗓️ Date: | 17.05.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Udinese vs Cremonese prediction
We predict Udinese to win. The evidence stacks up in their favor: Udinese hold a 60% win rate over the last five games, including shutouts against Cagliari and Torino, and a clinical 3-0 over Milan. Cremonese struggle for momentum, taking only one win from their last five. Udinese’s defensive stability and more cohesive attacking shape tip the balance.
Team styles set up an intriguing clash. Udinese often play with physicality (49 fouls, 6 yellows in last 5), but they rarely lose control. Cremonese, less aggressive (48 fouls, just 1 yellow), struggle to disrupt. Ball retention favors Cremonese (2107 passes to Udinese’s 1737), but the latter have greater accuracy under pressure (Udinese: 1496 accurate passes, Cremonese: 1840). Expect Udinese to strike more clinically, while Cremonese may see more of the ball without much penetration. Fewer yellow cards for Cremonese suggest discipline, but their lack of edge may play into Udinese’s hands.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Udinese to keep a clean sheet |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Under 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Udinese’s recent stretch includes a pair of 2-0 home wins and a tight 3-3 draw with Lazio. Their most recent result—a 2-0 over Cagliari—showed discipline at the back and a growing threat from midfield. Arthur Atta powered forward and Kingsley Ehizibue converted chances from defense. Confidence pulses through the squad, who now sit 10th.
Cremonese, by contrast, trounced Pisa 3-0 to break a grim run, but lost four of their last five overall. The 0-4 collapse to Napoli and tight losses to Lazio and Cagliari highlight defensive woes. Bonazzoli’s brace against Pisa brought rare attacking joy, but their form swings erratically. The club sits 18th, staring at relegation.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Udinese | Cremonese |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Total shots | 60 | 44 |
| Free kicks | 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks | 24 | 21 |
| Total fouls | 49 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 86.1 | 87.4 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 33 |
| Offsides | 10 | 2 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Udinese vs Cremonese stats page for more info.
Cremonese. Source: Official Website
Pre-game odds and win probability: Udinese the favourite
- Moneyline Udinese 2.48 | Cremonese 3.12
- Draw 3.41
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.15 | Under 2.5 1.70
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 1.85 | No 1.90
Bookmakers see Udinese as slight favorites, in line with our own analysis. Their price offers value given home form and Cremonese’s travel troubles. The total goals market sits on the fence, but defensive trends back the under. BTTS odds are nearly even; we lean ‘No’—Udinese’s defense should frustrate Cremonese, who rarely score away.
Possible Starting Lineups
Udinese possible starting eleven
- GK: Maduka Okoye
- DF: Kingsley Ehizibue, Thomas Kristensen, Christian Kabasele, Hassane Kamara
- MF: Arthur Atta, Oier Zarraga, Jakub Piotrowski, Nicolo Zaniolo
- FW: Adam Buksa, Idrissa Gueye
We predict a 4-4-2 for Udinese. Okoye’s reliability at the back anchors a defense likely to include Kristensen and Kamara. Atta brings energy and goals from midfield, while Zaniolo’s technical edge could unlock Cremonese. Up front, Buksa’s presence and Gueye’s movement pose a real threat. Ehizibue’s form makes him a player to watch, as does Atta with his late surges into the box.
Cremonese possible starting eleven
- GK: Emil Audero
- DF: Matteo Bianchetti, Giuseppe Pezzella, Filippo Terracciano, Tommaso Barbieri
- MF: Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo, Alessio Zerbin, Youssef Maleh
- FW: Federico Bonazzoli, David Okereke
Cremonese are expected to start with a 3-4-2-1, but injuries and form could force tweaks. Audero stands out in goal, while Bianchetti and Pezzella lead a hard-pressed defense. Grassi and Bondo will try to establish some control in midfield. Bonazzoli’s finishing, as seen against Pisa, makes him the main threat, while Okereke’s pace could trouble Udinese’s backline. Their midfield, however, lacks bite and consistency.
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Udinese. Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
We predict Udinese win with a clean sheet, most likely 1-0 or 2-0. Udinese’s recent home run, defensive improvement, and strong midfield shape create a solid foundation. Cremonese lack away goal threat and often concede early. Our team doesn’t see Cremonese breaking Udinese down. A tight game, with Udinese’s efficiency making the difference.
