Udinese vs AS Roma Predicted Lineups and Team News – Serie A

Udinese welcome AS Roma to Bluenergy Stadium in Udine in a high-pressure Serie A clash on matchday 10 of the 2026 season. The hosts come into this fixture in deep trouble near the bottom of the table, sitting 17th with just 5 points from 9 games and a goal difference of -9. With only 1 win and 6 defeats so far, this is already shaping into a survival battle for Udinese, and the visit of an in-form Roma only raises the stakes.

AS Roma, by contrast, have started the campaign strongly. They are 3rd in Serie A on 21 points from 9 matches, unbeaten with 6 wins and 3 draws and an impressive +15 goal difference. Their attack has been one of the most potent in the league with 23 goals scored, while they have conceded only 8. That gap in form and confidence frames this encounter as a classic relegation-threatened side hosting a Champions League-chasing giant. With predicted lineups pointing towards Roma fielding their key attacking stars, Udinese will need a near-perfect performance to take something from this game.

Recent head-to-head meetings underline Roma’s general superiority, but Udinese have shown they can upset the Giallorossi at home on their day. With both teams likely to lean on familiar shapes and personnel rather than experimenting, the focus turns to the expected starting lineup choices and how they might tilt the tactical balance on Saturday evening.

Udinese Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no confirmed injury or suspension listings for Udinese ahead of this fixture. No significant absences reported. That gives the coach maximum flexibility to select from the full registered squad and to adjust the expected structure in search of greater solidity and attacking threat, something they have badly lacked in recent weeks. Their league form string of “DLLLL” highlights just how fragile confidence is, especially at home where they have yet to win this season.

Stats suggest Udinese will again lean on a compact, defensively minded setup, trying to stay in the game against Roma’s powerful attack. With goals hard to come by and only 9 scored in 9 matches, the expected emphasis will be on organisation, physicality in midfield, and quick transitions through their more dynamic forwards. The predicted lineups today should therefore prioritise experience at the back and their few proven contributors in the final third.

Udinese Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Okoye
DF: D. Alaba, C. Kabasele, O. Solet, A. Zanoli
MF: H. Kamara, J. Karlström, G. Chakvetadze, J. Ekkelenkamp, S. Lovrić
FW: V. Bayo

This predicted starting lineup leans heavily on experience in the defensive line, with D. Alaba and C. Kabasele expected to anchor the backline alongside the athletic O. Solet and the more mobile A. Zanoli. M. Okoye is a logical choice in goal given his age profile and status within the squad. In midfield, the presence of J. Karlström is almost certain: he has been a regular starter, and his high yellow-card count and red-card record underline his role as a combative screen in front of the defence.

Further forward, J. Ekkelenkamp is the standout attacking figure for Udinese this season. He features among the league’s top scorers for the club with 3 goals and 1 assist, and his minutes and rating point to a key creative and scoring role from an advanced midfield position. Around him, S. Lovrić and G. Chakvetadze offer technical quality and ball progression, while H. Kamara can provide width and work rate. Up front, V. Bayo is expected to lead the line as the central reference point, tasked with holding the ball up and attacking crosses, with the midfield five supporting him on counters and late runs into the box.

AS Roma Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Like Udinese, AS Roma have no officially listed injuries or suspensions for this fixture. No significant absences reported. That is a major boost for a side already in excellent form, with a league form run of “WWWWDDWDW” indicating consistency and resilience. It allows the coach to pick close to a best XI, rotate minimally, and maintain continuity in key areas of the pitch.

With lineups today likely to mirror their most used tactical structures, Roma should again field an attacking-minded shape built on a three-man defensive line and a strong creative core behind the forwards. Their attacking metrics are elite this season: 23 goals in 9 games, with a strong spread of contributions but a clear focal point in D. Malen, supported by M. Soulé and P. Dybala. The expected starting lineup will therefore revolve around these three, with a stable defensive base and an experienced midfield platform.

AS Roma Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Svilar
DF: G. Mancini, L. Balerdi, Hermoso
MF: N. Molina, B. Cristante, M. de Roon, L. Pellegrini, P. Dybala
FW: D. Malen, M. Soulé

Roma’s predicted lineup reflects both their most frequently used structures and the statistical impact of their attacking stars. At the back, G. Mancini, L. Balerdi and Hermoso form a solid trio in front of M. Svilar, who is expected to continue as first-choice goalkeeper. In midfield, B. Cristante and M. de Roon give Roma a strong double pivot: both are experienced, defensively disciplined, and comfortable in possession. N. Molina and L. Pellegrini provide width and creativity from deeper or half-space positions, enabling Roma to overload wide zones and deliver quality into the box.

In the final third, the numbers are compelling. D. Malen is one of Serie A’s standout forwards so far, with 7 goals and 1 assist from 8 appearances and a strong average rating. He also features in the top red card list, a reminder of his aggressive, high-intensity style. Alongside him, M. Soulé has 3 goals and 1 assist, ranking among the top scorers and also appearing in the top yellow-card list thanks to his combative pressing and duels. Just behind them, P. Dybala is among the league’s leading assist providers with 4 assists in only 6 appearances, supported by strong shot and key-pass numbers. He should operate as the main creative hub, drifting between the lines and linking midfield to the front two.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no confirmed injuries or suspensions for either side, the match dynamic is shaped more by form and tactical choices than by enforced absences. Both coaches can field their strongest available lineups and adjust in-game through substitutions rather than being constrained from the outset. That particularly benefits AS Roma, whose attacking depth and high-performing forwards can all be included in the matchday squad.

Udinese Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

AS Roma Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Tactically, this looks like a clash between a struggling, compact home side and a confident, front-foot away team. Udinese’s recent record shows just 1 goal scored in their last 5 games and a defensive unit that concedes an average of 2 goals per match. Their likely approach will be to sit in a low to medium block, keep distances tight between defence and midfield, and rely on the physical presence of J. Karlström and the work rate of players like H. Kamara and S. Lovrić to disrupt Roma’s rhythm. J. Ekkelenkamp’s role between the lines will be crucial: he needs to carry the ball out, draw fouls, and connect with V. Bayo to relieve pressure and create the occasional counter.

Roma, meanwhile, have a clear statistical edge in almost every comparison index. Their overall comparison index leads 80.5 to 19.5, with a form index of 90 to 10 and an attack index of 92 to 8. The Poisson index is similarly lopsided at 93 to 7 in Roma’s favour, underlining their superior expected goal threat. On the pitch, that translates into Roma pressing higher, dominating possession, and using the technical quality of P. Dybala and L. Pellegrini to find pockets of space between Udinese’s lines. The wide areas will be key: N. Molina’s overlapping runs and crosses should regularly test Udinese’s full-backs and wide centre-backs, while Malen and Soulé will look to exploit any gaps created by rotations and underlaps. If Udinese cannot control those channels, Roma’s forwards have the finishing quality to punish them repeatedly.

Match Prediction and Verdict

All key indicators point towards AS Roma having a strong edge in this contest. They are unbeaten in the league, third in the table, and boast one of the division’s best attacks, while Udinese sit 17th with a worrying run of “DLLLL” and a leaky defence. The head-to-head record in recent seasons also favours Roma heavily, even if Udinese have occasionally sprung a surprise at home.

The prediction model assigns just a 10% chance of a home win, with both the draw and an away victory rated at 45%. That effectively frames the game as Roma’s to lose, though the relatively high draw probability suggests some caution: if Udinese can frustrate Roma early and keep the scoreline level into the second half, a stalemate remains a realistic outcome. Pre-match odds from major bookmakers imply an away win probability roughly in the 59–67% range, depending on the operator, reinforcing Roma’s status as clear favourites but not absolute certainties.

Predicted Outcome: Udinese 0–1 AS Roma

How to Watch Udinese vs AS Roma Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: To be confirmed by local broadcasters closer to kickoff.
• UK: Coverage expected on a major sports network or streaming platform.
• USA / North America: Likely available via a regional sports streamer or cable sports channel.
• South America: Check leading sports broadcasters and official Serie A partners.
• MENA: Expected on regional pay-TV sports networks or their streaming services.