Today, Udinese will take on Sassuolo at the Stadio Friuli, kicking off at 08:30 AM (Argentina time) as part of the 25th matchday in Serie A.
Current Form of Udinese and Sassuolo
Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the league, needing to refine their gameplay strategies after suffering losses in their last outings.
Recent Results for Udinese in Serie A
Udinese comes into this match reeling from a defeat against Lecce, losing 1-2. In their last four matches, they have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, conceding 6 goals while scoring 7.
Recent Results for Sassuolo in Serie A
Sassuolo was defeated 0-5 by Inter in their previous match. The visiting side has faced inconsistencies recently, with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, managing to score 4 goals while conceding 9.
Udinese’s Lineup for Today
Coach Kosta Runjaic has opted for a 4-4-2 formation featuring Maduka Okoye in goal; Nicoló Bertola, Thomas Kristensen, Oumar Solet, and Jordan Zemura in defense; Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Lennon Miller, Jesper Karlström, and Arthur Atta in midfield; and Nicolò Zaniolo alongside Vakoun Bayo in attack.
Sassuolo’s Lineup for Today
Meanwhile, Fabio Grosso has selected a 4-3-3 setup, with Arijanet Muric in the net; Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, and Josh Doig forming the defensive line; Ismael Koné, Luca Lipani, and Kristian Thorstvedt in midfield; and Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, and Armand Laurienté leading the attack.
In their recent head-to-head matchups, the statistics are closely matched: hosts won once, visitors also once, and there have been three draws. The latest encounter in this league saw Sassuolo triumph with a score of 3-1 on September 28.
Currently, Udinese occupies the ninth position on the table with 32 points (9 Wins – 5 Draws – 10 Losses), while Sassuolo sits in eleventh place, accumulating 29 points (8 Wins – 5 Draws – 11 Losses).
Referee Maria Ferrieri Caputi has been assigned to oversee this match.
Upcoming Matches for Udinese in Serie A
Matchday 26: vs Bologna on February 23 at 14:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 27: vs Fiorentina on March 2 at 16:45 (Argentina time)
Matchday 28: vs Atalanta – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 29: vs Juventus – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 30: vs Genoa – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Sassuolo in Serie A
Matchday 26: vs Hellas Verona on February 20 at 16:45 (Argentina time)
Matchday 27: vs Atalanta on March 1 at 11:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 28: vs Lazio – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 29: vs Bologna – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 30: vs Juventus – Date and time to be confirmed
Kick-off Times for Udinese vs Sassuolo in Different Countries
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 08:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 06:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 05:30 hours
Venezuela: 07:30 hours