Udinese x Internazionale - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a tightly contested Serie A match at the Dacia Arena, Inter Milan managed to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Udinese on January 17, 2026. The lone goal from Lautaro Martínez was enough to tilt the balance in favour of the visitors in this 21st fixture of the Serie A 25/26 season.

The match's defining moment came in the 20th minute when Inter's Lautaro Martínez, assisted by Francesco Pio Esposito, fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. This goal marked Martínez's 11th in the competition, showcasing his critical role in Inter's offensive lineup.

Statistically, Inter dominated the game with 62% possession and a total of 13 shots, 5 of which were on target. Their control of the game and higher expected goals (1.50) compared to Udinese's 0.23 underlined their offensive efficiency. In contrast, Udinese struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 1 shot on target from their 5 attempts and holding a mere 38% of the possession.

This victory places Inter Milan in a strong position as they continue their campaign in the Serie A, while Udinese will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. The match at Dacia Arena not only highlighted Inter's tactical discipline but also underscored the importance of taking chances, as demonstrated by Martínez's precise finish.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity! Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Nicolò Barella.

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Missed opportunity! Lautaro Martínez from Inter Milan attempted a header from close range but sent it wide to the left.

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Missed opportunity! Lautaro Martínez of Inter Milan heads the ball from just a short distance but it goes wide to the left.

Udinese 0, Inter Milan 1. Lautaro Martínez finds the net for Inter Milan with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Francesco Pio Esposito.Inter Milan takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Udinese. Lautaro Martínez finds the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Francesco Pio Esposito.Inter Milan takes the lead against Udinese with a score of 1-0. Lautaro Martínez found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Francesco Pio Esposito.

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GOAL Internazionale: Lautaro Martínez (Internazionale) scores!

Lautaro Martínez scores goal number 11 in the competition (21 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan attempted a header from the center of the box following a corner kick, but it went just wide.

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Missed opportunity! Manuel Akanji from Inter Milan takes a shot from the center of the box, but it goes just wide to the right after a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Manuel Akanji of Inter Milan takes a shot from the center of the box, but it's just off target following a corner.

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Opportunity wasted. Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Inter Milan attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target.

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Missed opportunity! Manuel Akanji of Inter Milan attempts a header from the center of the box but sends it over the bar. The chance was set up by Federico Dimarco, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity! Thomas Kristensen from Udinese attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Oumar Solet.

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Opportunity wasted. Oumar Solet from Udinese attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't convert.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match