Inter Milan is set to face Udinese tonight at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in the second round of the 2025-2026 Italian Serie A season, riding high spirits after a strong start under their new coach Christian Kivuo.

The Nerazzurri opened their campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Torino, confirming their readiness to compete this season. The win was more than just three points; it was a clear message that Inter under Kivuo aims to reshape the upcoming phase following Simone Inzaghi’s departure.

On the other hand, Udinese started their season with a positive 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona. Despite a decent performance in the first round, their players know that facing Inter at home will be tougher, especially given the offensive balance the Nerazzurri have shown from the start.

Statistics reveal Inter’s clear dominance in their historical encounters, having met 119 times, with the blue and black team winning 63 matches, losing 24, and drawing 32. They have scored 201 goals while conceding only 121.

The same round will feature three other matches on Sunday evening, with Juventus facing Genoa, Fiorentina playing Torino at 7:30 PM, and Lazio taking on Hellas Verona at the same time as Inter Milan’s match.

On the European front, Inter Milan faces a tougher test in the Champions League group stage after being drawn with Liverpool, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund, along with balanced matches against Slavia Prague, Ajax, Kairat Almaty, and Union Saint-Gilloise. The team, which lost two consecutive finals against Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, hopes to break the runner-up barrier and write a new chapter in their continental dream, with matches starting from September 16 until January 28.