Udinese and Pisa played out a dramatic 2-2 Serie A draw in Udine, highlighted by Matteo Tramoni’s stunning curler and late Udinese misses. Betting note: both teams to score (BTTS) looks a smart market, and Over 2.5 goals is appealing given chances created — back cautious stakes on BTTS rather than a straight-home win.
Udinese 2-2 Pisa — Match Report
Quick summary
Udinese and Pisa shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Friuli Stadium. Matteo Tramoni’s curling opener set the tone, but Christian Kabasele and Keinan Davis (penalty) gave Udinese a half-time lead before Henrik Meister hauled Pisa level in the second half. Both sides hit woodwork and produced outstanding saves en route to a high-intensity fixture.
First half
Pisa started brightly, forcing Maduka Okoye into a superb one-handed save from Stefano Moreo’s sliding attempt. From the resulting corner, Tramoni cut in and curled a brilliant right-foot strike into the top corner (13'). Udinese responded when Nicolò Zaniolo’s corner found Christian Kabasele, who nodded home (19'). Late in the half, Udinese were awarded a penalty and Keinan Davis converted to put the hosts 2-1 up (40').
Second half
Pisa refused to fold. Okoye produced a spectacular reaction save to deny Gabriele Piccinini, but Henrik Meister followed up to convert and level the match (67'). Pisa pressured for a winner and came close again, only for Oumar Solet to block a goalbound tap-in. Udinese had two late chances — a Solet-initiated move rattled the upright and Davis miscued from six yards — and the game finished 2-2.
Key players
Matteo Tramoni — moment of real quality with the opening curler and several influential crosses. Maduka Okoye — kept Pisa in the game with crucial reflex saves. Oumar Solet — defensive interventions and a last-ditch block prevented a late Pisa winner. Henrik Meister — lively and clinical when presented with chances.
Tactical takeaways
Udinese showed attacking intent but lacked the clinical edge to finish off a depleted Pisa side. Pisa’s resilience and directness from wide positions created consistent problems, particularly from Tramoni’s deliveries. The match underlined defensive lapses on set pieces for both teams and highlighted Udinese’s reliance on moments of individual quality.
Match statistics (overview)
Possession: Udinese 54% — Pisa 46% Total shots: Udinese 11 — Pisa 14 Both teams registered several shots on target and produced multiple goalmouth scrambles; the numerical edge in chances favored Pisa despite the draw.
Betting implications
The game reinforced the value of both teams to score (BTTS) markets — each side produced quality chances and converted. Over 2.5 goals also looks reasonable in similar fixtures given defensive frailties and attacking intent. Udinese’s late misses suggest caution backing a straight home win; for punters, BTTS and goal markets (Over 1.5/2.5) appear the safer options.
Lineups & absences
Udinese (starting XI)
Maduka Okoye; Samuele Angori, Oumar Solet, Christian Kabasele, Nicolò Bertola; Jesper Karlström, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Lennon Miller; Nicolò Zaniolo, Keinan Davis, Marius Marin.
Pisa (starting XI)
Simone Scuffet; Antonio Caracciolo, Arturo Calabresi, Francesco Coppola; Matteo Tramoni, Michel Aebischer, Stefano Moreo, Idrissa Touré; Gabriele Piccinini, Henrik Meister, Mehdi Léris.
Notable absences
Pisa were reported to have a growing absentee list, while Udinese had missed players coming into the match after midweek fixtures.
What it means next
Both teams leave the Friuli with points but questions remain: Udinese must sharpen their finishing to convert dominance into wins, while Pisa can take confidence from their resilience and set-piece threat. For neutrals and bettors, expect open contests between these sides with goals likely in future meetings.
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