An exciting match awaits as defending champions Inter Milan take on surprise package Udinese in a Serie A fixture on Saturday.
Inter Milan were defeated 2-1 by bitter rivals AC Milan in their previous league clash and will look to return to winning ways.
Udinese have started the season in excellent form. However, they suffered their first defeat of the campaign, losing 3-0 to Roma on Sunday.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Udinese vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Serie A match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
This game is available for live TV broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo and Paramount+.
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What time does Udinese vs. Inter Milan kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy and kicks off on Saturday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 28 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 28 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 28 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 28 | 6:00 a.m. |
Udinese vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news
Inter Milan will be without midfielder Nicolo Barella for this match, with the Italian sustaining a thigh injury. Either Piotr Zielinski or Davide Frattesi could deputise in his place.
Simone Inzhagi could make some changes from the team he fielded against AC Milan. Mehdi Taremi could feature in attack for Inter Milan, with Lautaro Martinez firing blanks.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni — Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco —Thuram, Martinez.
Injured: Barella
Suspended: None
Alexis Sanchez is the only confirmed absentee for the home side, with the former Inter star yet to feature for Udinese. Martin Payero and Lautaro Giannetti are both minor doubts.
Florian Thauvin is in fine form and should feature again in attack for Udinese alongside Lorenzo Lucca.
Udinese predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Okoye (GK) — Kristensen, Bijol, Giannetti — Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Kamara — Brenner, Thauvin — Lucca.
Injured: – Sanchez, Payero (doubt), Giannetti (doubt)
Suspended: –
Udinese vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Inter Milan will enter this game with much confidence, considering they have won six of their last seven league games against Udinese.
However, Udinese have been excellent so far this campaign (apart from their loss to Roma), while Inter have had an erratic start to the season. This game could end with the sides sharing the spoils
- Prediction: Udinese 1-1 Inter Milan
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, September 27
- AC Milan vs. Lecce (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, September 28
- Udinese vs. Inter (9:00 a.m.)
- Genoa vs Juventus (12:00 p.m.)
- Bologna vs. Atalanta (2:45 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Torino vs. Lazio (6:30 a.m.)
- Como vs. Hellas Verona (9:00 a.m.)
- Roma vs. Venezia (9:00 a.m.)
- Empoli vs. Fiorentina (12:00 p.m.)
- Napoli vs. Monza (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, September 23
- Parma vs. Cagliari (2:45 p.m.)
