Udinese vs Roma Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Udinese:
Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Toure; Modesto, Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero, Kamara; Thauvin, Lucca
Roma:
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Pellegrini, Dybala; Dovbyk
Udinese will welcome Roma to Dacia Arena in Udine on Sunday afternoon. Both teams are in the middle of the table, separated by only one point. The Zebrete were unbeaten on four matches prior to the last round. That includes a goalless draw with high-flying Atalanta. The players confidence was high and the fans were expecting another positive result against the newcomers in Serie A. However, they suffered a painful 4:1 defeat to Como on Monday. Coach Kosta Runjaic was disappoint with the performance of his players, so it is possible to make some changes here. But he has big injury and suspension worries ahead of this match. He will be without Kingsley Ehizibue, Keinan Davis, Oier Zarraga and first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye through injury. That's not all as Lautaro Giannetti remains doubtful due to muscular issue. Furthermore, the central defender Oumar Solet will serve a suspension for being dismissed against Como.
Roma have a turbulent season. The Giallorossi have started poor, there were two coaching changes, though the situation looks much better since Claudio Ranieri took the team. He brought stability and Roma are unbeaten on the last five matches in Serie A. The Giallorossi drew with Milan and Bologna, two Italian participants in the Champions League, while managed to beat Parma, Lazio and Genoa last weekend. The away form is a problem for Ranieri. Roma have gone 13 league games without a win on their travels for the first time this century; incidentally, their last away success in the Italian Serie A was against Udinese in April 2024. The atmosphere in the squad isn't at desired level, particularly after the defeat from AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Europe League. Ranieri has all players available, but he will rotate considering the crucial clash with Eintracht Frankfurt next week. Strikers Artem Dovbyk and Paulo Dybala could be rested, but the latter love to play against the Friullani. Dybala has been directly involved in 21 goals in as many Serie A appearances against Udinese - that represents the most on record by one player against a single club.
Udinese vs Roma Prediction:
Udinese have lost seven of their last nine league meetings with Roma, including each of the last four. Nevertheless, the Zebrette are closer to the victory now. The key reason for my pick is connect with Roma. They have a very important clash in UEFA Europe League next Thursday. After the defeat against AZ Alkmaar, the last match against Eintracht Frankfurt is crucial. A victory guarantee progress to the knock-out stage, but every other result virtually means elimination. Ranieri must rest his key players, so I think Udinese won't lose.
Udinese vs Roma Pick: Udinese +0.5 AH @ 1.69 with
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