On September 23, 2025, Udinese will face Palermo in the Coppa Italia round of 32, starting at 18:30 Central European Time. Here’s a look at both teams ahead of the match.
Udinese
Udinese enters this cup match after a tough 0-3 home loss to AC Milan in their latest Serie A game. This defeat ended their four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. Despite this setback, Udinese had a strong start to the league, with victories over Inter and Pisa, as well as a draw against Verona. They currently rank seventh in the table with 7 points.
In the Coppa Italia, Udinese began well, winning against Carrarese 2-0 at home. The last five encounters with Palermo at home have seen both teams win twice and draw once. This suggests a competitive match, with Udinese looking to leverage their home advantage.
Palermo
Palermo approaches this match in strong form, remaining unbeaten this season. They have had impressive results in Serie B, winning three out of four matches and drawing once, with only one goal conceded. Palermo has also kept a clean sheet in their last three games, placing them second in the league with 10 points.
In the Coppa Italia, Palermo advanced past Cremonese after a goalless draw, winning in a penalty shootout, showcasing their defensive strength. In their previous encounters with Udinese dating back to the 2016/17 Serie A season, Udinese won both matches. Now, Palermo aims to change that trend.
Probable lineups
- Udinese: Sava, Zemura, Kristensen, Solé, Ehizibue, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Sarraga, Atta, Devis, Bravo.
- Palermo: Joronen, Pierozzi, Bani, Ceccaroni, Gyasi, Serge, Ranocchia, Augello, Palumbo, Brunori, Pohjanpalo.
Interesting facts and head-to-head stats
- Udinese is unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Palermo has won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 4 of Palermo’s last 5 matches have had under 2.5 goals.
- 4 of the last 5 encounters between the two teams saw over 2.5 goals scored.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of the last 9 meetings.
Match prediction
Both Udinese and Palermo have started their seasons well, and this Coppa Italia match promises to be competitive. Palermo remains unbeaten and shows solid defense, while Udinese will be eager to recover after their recent defeat at home. Given their history of scoring against each other, expect an entertaining match with goals from both teams. A likely outcome is over 2 total goals at odds of 1.6.