Cremonese take on the visitors Udinese in the round 7 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, October 20th at Stadio Giovanni Zini (Cremona).
Cremonese managed to earn the right to return to Calcio. The Gray and Reds made their long-awaited comeback to Serie A in the 2022/2023 season. However, they failed to stay up and only regained promotion this spring — finishing 4th but winning the playoffs. At the higher level, Davide Nicola took over — a coach well-known for rescuing underdogs from relegation. His new chapter began with a Coppa Italia exit (losing to Palermo on penalties after a 0-0 draw), but the team started the league campaign brightly, pulling off sensational wins: 2-1 away at Milan and 3-2 over Sassuolo. After that, they settled for draws against Verona, Parma (both 0-0), and Como (1-1). Before the international break, the newly promoted side finally suffered their first defeat — and a heavy one: a 1-4 loss to Inter away. Still, the pause gave Nicola time to address the defensive issues exposed by that result. Cremonese’s pressing game looks energetic, but their lack of finishing consistency remains a concern. The home fans will expect a reaction now that the initial excitement of promotion has settled.
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Udinese once reached the Champions League when Di Natale was leading the attack in his prime. These days, with frequent coaching changes, they’ve become a stable mid-table Serie A side. Current manager Kosta Runjaic started last season with a few good wins, but the Black and Whites eventually slipped down the standings, finishing 12th with 44 points. This season, they’ve shown balance: two wins, two draws, and two losses — though with a negative goal difference. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with modest Cagliari, which left them sitting again in 12th place. Udinese remain well-organized defensively but lack a cutting edge up front. The team’s compact structure keeps them competitive, yet they rarely dominate matches.
There have been eight official meetings between these clubs since the late 1980s. The Zebras have never lost but only won twice — including their most recent encounter. This looks like a balanced pairing, but the hosts should have enough drive to push for the win — the bet is Cremonese (0) Asian Handicap.
Prediction for the match: Cremonese to win with 0.0 handicap.
