Serie A 2024-2025: Udinese-Empoli, the likely lineups

Udinese-Empoli, probable formations

After the valuable away draw against Napoli, Udinese aims to confirm and consolidate its position in the mid-table. The Bianconeri, currently tenth, want to maintain a safety margin over the relegation zone and continue their positive path.

Quite different situation for Empoli, which is experiencing a moment of great difficulty: just two points won in the last nine games and a ranking that is becoming increasingly worrying. Roberto D'Aversa’s bench is creaking and a defeat could make his position even more complicated.

Udinese will have to do without Davis, stopped by fever. Coach Runjaic confirms the four-man defense with Kristensen on the right and Solet paired with Bijol in the center. In attack, space is given to the Lucca-Thauvin tandem, while in the midfield, Ekkelenkamp and Atta are being confirmed. Between the posts there will be; Sava.

Complicated situation in defense for Empoli: in addition to the disqualified Marianucci, Ismajli and Viti are missing through injury, forcing D'Aversa to almost forced choices. In attack, Kouamé is challenging Colombo for the central point role.

Probable lineups

Udinese (4-4-2): Sava, Kristensen, Solet, Bijol, Kamara, Atta, Lovric, Kalstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Lucca, Thauvin. All. Runjaic.
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez, De Sciglio, Goglichidze, Pezzella, Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Cacace, Anjorin, Esposito, Colombo. All. D’Aversa.