Udinese
VS
Roma
Udinese vs Roma : Italy: Serie A
Match Preview & Analysis
Udinese vs Roma: A Monday Night Clash in Serie A
The Italian Serie A is set to witness an exciting clash on Monday, 02 February 2026, as Udinese hosts AS Roma at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine. With both teams looking to make a mark in the league, this encounter promises to be a thrilling contest. Udinese, despite their inconsistent form, will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage, while Roma will be seeking to extend their winning run and consolidate their position in the standings. The stakes are high, and the teams will be giving it their all to emerge victorious.
Match Details
- Competition: Italy: Serie A
- Venue: Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, Udine
- Kick-off: 19:45 UTC
- Referee: J. L. Sacchi
Current Form
Udinese has been struggling to find consistency in their recent run, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws. Their home form has been patchy, with a record of DWWLLDDWLWLLWLWLDLWDLW. On the other hand, Roma has been in impressive form, with a string of wins on the road. Their away record stands at WWLWWWLWWLWWLLWLWLWWWD, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Roma's attacking prowess and defensive solidity will make them a tough opponent for Udinese.Team News & Predicted Lineups
Udinese News: The home team will be without several key players due to injuries, including A. Buksa (calf injury), H. Kamara (injury), R. Modesto (injury), J. Piotrowski (injury), and A. Zanoli (knee injury). N. Zaniolo is also questionable due to a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, Udinese will likely field a strong XI, with players stepping up to fill the gaps. Roma News: The visitors will be missing A. Dovbyk (groin injury), P. Dybala (knee injury), S. El Shaarawy (Achilles tendon injury), E. Ferguson (ankle injury), and M. Kone (hip injury). However, Roma's depth and quality will enable them to absorb these losses, and they will still pose a significant threat to Udinese.Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between Udinese and Roma favors the visitors, with Roma winning the last meeting 2-0. This history will give Roma an psychological edge, but Udinese will be looking to overturn this trend and claim a vital win.Tactical Analysis
The match is likely to witness an intriguing battle between Udinese's low block and Roma's wingplay. Udinese may adopt a defensive approach, looking to absorb Roma's pressure and catch them on the counter. Roma, on the other hand, will aim to exploit Udinese's weaknesses on the flanks, using their pacey wingers to deliver crosses into the box. The key to the game will be Udinese's ability to neutralize Roma's attacking threat and create scoring opportunities through swift transitions.Match Prediction
Given the current form and team news, AS Roma are the favorites to win this encounter. Despite Udinese's home advantage, Roma's attacking firepower and defensive solidity make them a difficult opponent to beat. The predicted outcome is a win for Roma, with a possible scoreline of 2-1 in their favor. However, considering the unpredictability of football, a draw is also a plausible outcome, making the double chance of a draw or a Roma win a safe bet.Team Form
Udinese
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Last 5: DWWLLDDWLWLLWLWLDLWDLW
Roma
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Head to Head
Last result: AS Roma 2 - 0 Udinese
Match Predictions
🏆 Winner: AS Roma (Win or draw)
⚽ Goals: -1.5
🎯 Advice: Double chance : draw or AS Roma