Udinese vs Cremonese Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Match Context

Udinese host Cremonese at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine on 17 May 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 37. Udinese come into the game sitting 10th on 50 points, while Cremonese are 18th on 31 points and currently in the relegation zone.

Udinese Availability

Udinese face several absences. K. Ehizibue (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. J. Ekkelenkamp (Leg Injury) is sidelined, and A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is also sidelined. In addition, Branimir Mlačić (Injury) is doubtful. None of these players feature among the listed top scorers or assist providers, so Udinese’s primary attacking threats remain intact. Key forward K. Davis (10 goals, 4 assists) and creator N. Zaniolo (5 goals, 6 assists) are both available.

Cremonese Availability

Cremonese will be without defender F. Baschirotto (Thigh Injury), who is sidelined. They also have a long doubtful list: R. Floriani Mussolini (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, F. Moumbagna (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, M. Payero (Knock) is doubtful, and G. Pezzella (Injury) is doubtful. Their main attacking reference F. Bonazzoli (9 goals, 1 assist) and chief creator J. Vandeputte (5 assists, 1 goal) are available.

Impact Summary

Udinese, with 45 league goals, retain their full front-line output through Davis and Zaniolo despite defensive and midfield absences. Cremonese, on 30 goals, risk losing depth in wide and support roles if their doubtful players do not recover, increasing the creative burden on Bonazzoli and Vandeputte.