Udinese vs Torino - AI Prediction & Analysis

Two mid-table sides with nothing to play for. Udinese sit 11th on 44 points, 10 clear of the drop zone, 12 off Europe. Torino are 13th on 41 points, equally comfortable. No relegation fear, no European dream. The season is winding down with just 4 matches left. Both teams have safe positions and are likely going through the motions. The intensity will be low – this isn't a derby or a survival scrap. Expect a flat atmosphere and minimal urgency. The only motivation might be to please the home fans for Udinese, but their recent home form (3 losses in last 5) suggests that doesn't drive them. Torino are on a 2-match away unbeaten run but have nothing to push for. Motivation edge: none. This is a 'end of season friendly' disguised as a Serie A match.

Udinese are in terrible form – 1 win in their last 7 (W1 D3 L3). Their last 3 home matches: 0-1 loss to Parma (xG 1.13-1.23, but Parma are bottom-half), 0-0 vs Como (xG 0.94-0.67), 0-1 vs Juventus. They've failed to score in 3 of their last 4 home games. The attack is blunt. Torino also inconsistent – 2 wins in last 7 (W2 D3 L2). Away form: 3 draws and 2 losses in last 5 away, with only 3 goals scored. Their only away win in that stretch was a 1-0 at Pisa where they were outshot 7-13. Neither team can create chances. Udinese's home xG per match is just 0.84 in marker matches – dreadful. Torino's away xG is 1.13 but includes inflated games against Milan and Napoli. In reality, they struggle to create against mid-table sides. Both teams overperform xG slightly, but regression is due. Don't trust the scores.

Udinese are decimated in midfield. Four key midfielders out: Karlstrom, Zemura, Ekkelenkamp all missing, Piotrowski doubtful. That's the entire creative engine. With no midfield control, the attack will rely on long balls to Buksa – a low-percentage game. Torino also missing key players: Salama (forward), Ismajli (defender), Anjorin (midfielder). Their squad depth is tested but they've coped with a low-block system. The absences favor even fewer goals – both teams lack the personnel to break down a defense. Udinese's formation (3-5-2) becomes static without midfield runners. Torino's 3-4-1-2 relies on Vlasic for creativity, but he's been quiet. This is a battle of second-choice lineups.

Both teams are defensive and corner-heavy. Udinese average 47% possession at home, Torino 42% away. Neither wants the ball. Both sit deep and wait for mistakes. Udinese's home markers show they create few chances (avg 0.84 xG) but also concede few (1.09 xG). Torino's away markers: they concede 1.23 xG but only score 1.13. The match total xG in markers: 1.93 for Udinese home, 2.36 for Torino away. But Torino's away average is inflated by high-scoring games against Milan, Napoli. Against similar defensive sides like Cremonese and Pisa, total xG was under 2.0. This is a tactical stalemate waiting to happen. Both teams prioritize defensive shape. Possession will be low, attacks will be slow. Set pieces are the only real threat – both teams are corner-heavy. Expect a drab, tactical affair with few clear chances.

Udinese home markers (6 matches) paint a clear picture: low scoring and corner-heavy. Against Parma (0-1): xG 1.13-1.23, total 2.36, corners 15 – but only 2 goals from set pieces. Against Sassuolo (1-2): xG 0.50-1.33, low quality. Against Roma (1-0): xG 0.54-0.74, Udinese scored a rare goal. Against Lazio (1-1): xG 0.87-0.54, again low. Against Bologna (0-3): xG 1.46-2.22 – but Bologna are attacking. Against Atalanta (1-0): xG 0.53-0.37 – a drab game. The pattern: matches average only 1.93 total xG, with consistent corners (avg 11.8). Goals are scarce – only 1 match had over 2.5 goals (Bologna game where Bologna dominated). Torino away markers (13 matches) show similar low scoring but with outliers. Against Cremonese (0-0): xG 0.16-0.77, total 0.93, corners 7. Against Pisa (1-0): xG 1.83-0.32 – rare high xG. Against Milan (2-3): xG 2.25-1.49 – open game against top side. Against Napoli (1-2): xG 0.67-1.04. Against Genoa (0-3): red card after 45 mins skews. Against Fiorentina (2-2): high fouls, high cards. The pattern: against similar-level defensive teams (Cremonese, Pisa, Lecce, Juventus), total xG is low (under 2.0) and games are tight. The outliers come against top teams who push hard. Against Udinese (another mid-table defensive side), expect sub-2.0 xG. Both teams' markers consistently show corner totals around 10-12 when playing similar opponents. H2H match (Udinese 2-1 away in January) had xG 2.15-1.09, total 3.24 – but that was away for Udinese, and both teams had full squads. With injuries, expect even less.

Only one H2H in the last 12 months: Udinese beat Torino 2-1 away in January 2026. xG was 2.15 for Udinese, 1.09 for Torino. That's a higher xG game than typical for both sides. Udinese created 3 big chances, Torino 4. It was an open contest. But both teams had stronger lineups then. Udinese had their midfield quartet available. Now they're missing four key midfielders. Torino also had Salama and Ismajli. The current injury crisis makes that H2H less relevant. The pattern of that game – both teams creating chances – is unlikely to repeat. The coaches are the same (Runjaic and D'Aversa), but the squad changes are significant. The only continuity is the tactical setup.

The small markets data confirms the defensive narrative. Udinese home markers: avg total corners 11.8, but that's driven by a few high corner games (15 vs Parma, 13 vs Sassuolo). Against similar opponents, corners were 9-11. Torino away markers: avg total corners 7.98 – much lower. But Udinese are corner-heavy at home, so total could reach 9-10. Yellow cards: Udinese home avg 4.91, Torino away avg 3.21. Referee Mucera averages 3.68 yellows per match. Cards might be low in a low-intensity match. Fouls: Udinese home avg 28.62, Torino away avg 24.31 – fairly high but consistent with defensive styles. Shots on target: Udinese home 5.54, Torino away 8.14 – but Torino's includes many against strong sides. Against Udinese, expect fewer. First-half stats: Udinese home 1H goals only 0.5 total (0.5 for, 0.0 against). Torino away 1H goals 1.5 total (0.39 for, 1.11 against) – but they concede early in many games. However, against a low-scoring Udinese, 1H may be 0-0. The 1H total xG averages only 0.80 for Udinese home and 0.89 for Torino away. That points to a first half with few chances. Betting recommendation: Under 0.5 1H goals could be value, but odds may be low. Better to focus on full match under.

Bookmakers strongly lean Under. The Under 2.5 odds have shortened from 2.20 to 1.73 (a 21% move), while Over 2.5 has drifted from 1.67 to 2.10. This is a massive market shift, suggesting smart money is on Under. Margin-removed fair probabilities: Under 2.5 at 1.73 implies 57.8% probability. My estimate: given marker data (both teams avg total xG around 2.0, and actual goals often lower), the true probability of Under 2.5 is around 65-70%. That makes Under 2.5 at 1.73 a value bet with positive EV. BTTS No is also supported: both teams have failed to score frequently. Udinese home: BTTS in only 6/15, BTTS No in 9/15. Torino away: BTTS in 6/15, BTTS No in 9/15. Combined, BTTS No has a 60% chance. At odds 1.95 (drifted from 1.91 to 1.95?), that's fair value. Actually odds moved from 1.91 to 1.80 (shortened) – so the market likes BTTS Yes. But data suggests BTTS No. I'll go with Under 2.5 as primary. For small markets, corners Under 9.5 at 1.67 is interesting: Torino away avg total corners only 7.98, and even with Udinese home corners, total rarely exceeds 11. The bookmaker line is 9.5, and the odds are 1.67. My estimate: probability of Under 9.5 is about 60-65%, giving positive EV. Cards Over 3.5 at 2.25: referee average 3.68, but match intensity is low. Might be Under 3.5 at 1.57. But we'll recommend Under 3.5 as alternative.