Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic faces mounting pressure as his side prepares to host Milan on Sunday following five consecutive league defeats. The Friulians started the season with a win and draw but have since fallen into their worst losing streak since 2018, dropping to 18th place. Milan, meanwhile, arrive unbeaten in Serie A under new manager Ruben Amorim with four wins and three draws this campaign, though they suffered a 3-0 Europa League loss to Bournemouth in midweek.
Udinese's home form provides little encouragement for a turnaround. They have won just once in their last nine league matches at the Bluenergy Stadium and lost their three most recent home contests against Milan, conceding at least three goals in each. Adding to their struggles, the hosts have lost their last six Serie A matches played on Sunday.
Milan enter as clear favorites despite recent European disappointment. They have lost only three away league matches since the start of last season and seek to extend their unbeaten Serie A run to eight games, a feat they have achieved just twice in the past 20 years.
