Udinese vs Parma: Serie A Match Preview
Udinese host Parma at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine on 2026-04-18 in Serie A, Regular Season - 33. Udinese come into the fixture 10th with 43 points and a goal difference of -4, while Parma sit 14th on 36 points with a goal difference of -17.
Udinese Availability
Udinese face several concerns.
- K. Davis (Injury) is sidelined. The attacker is Udinese’s leading scorer in Serie A with 10 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances, making his absence a major blow to their attacking threat.
- A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined, weakening defensive depth on the right.
- J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, leaving further uncertainty in the defensive unit.
With Davis out, creative responsibility will fall even more heavily on N. Zaniolo, who has 5 goals and 6 assists and is available for this match.
Parma Availability
Parma also have issues in attack and midfield.
- M. Frigan (Knee Injury) is sidelined, reducing their options up front.
- B. Cremaschi (Injury) is doubtful, potentially depriving Parma of an energetic midfield option between the lines.
Top scorer Mateo Pellegrino, with 8 goals and 1 assist, is available and will be central to Parma’s offensive plan.
Impact Summary
Udinese lose significant attacking output with the sidelined Davis, their main goal source. Parma retain their primary scorer Pellegrino but lack depth with Frigan sidelined and Cremaschi doubtful, slightly tilting the attacking balance toward the hosts’ remaining creators.
