The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will set the stage for the Serie A clash between AS Roma and Udinese on Sunday, with Roma desperately needing to get back to winning ways to maintain their challenge at the top of the table.
The Giallorossi have had a disappointing outing in their last five games, having claimed three wins and two losses. Following their defeat at the weekend, they returned to winning ways against Rangers, defeating the Scottish side 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
The Zebrette, meanwhile, have had a decent last five games, with two wins, two draws and one loss. They returned to winning ways last weekend, having handed Atalanta their first loss of the season with a 1-0 victory.
Read our Roma vs Udinese predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Roma vs Udinese prediction: Host to claim a win
Key statistics
- The first-half has been won by Roma in three of their last five encounters.
- Roma have defeated Udinese 2-1 on two occasions in their last five clashes.
- Their last five meetings have ended with over 2.5 goals being scored.
Correct score prediction: Roma 2-1 Udinese
Udinese have no chance against Roma based on their last five meetings, with the host coming out on top. With Roma's formidable home record over the visiting side, we anticipate a comfortable victory for the Giallorossi.
The Giallorossi will be determined to bounce back from their recent defeat and we predict a 2-0 victory for the hosts, who will leverage their home advantage in this game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Roma given winnable odds
- Home: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- Away: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The home side are strong favourites to win this encounter at 1.55 odds, reflecting a 64.5% chance of victory according to the bookmakers.
The draw is priced at 4.00 odds, suggesting a 25.0% probability, while Udinese are the outsiders at 6.00 odds, translating to a 16.7% chance of success, simply stating that Roma are expected to claim all three points.
Most recent head-to-head: Roma dominate previous meetings
The head-to-head record of this fixture is heavily in favour of Roma, who have won their last five encounters against Udinese. The last three encounters include a recent 2-1 victory for the Giallorossi in January 2025 and a 3-0 home win in August 2024. This has shown that the home team have a clear advantage in this fixture.
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Roma preview: Injury-hit squad
Injuries continue to affect the Roma squad, but they have kept pushing and challenging for the Serie A title. Edoardo Bove is unavailable due to heart problems and will not feature in this match.
Evan Ferguson and Paulo Dybala are both sidelined with thigh injuries, while Angelino is recovering from a virus. Leon Bailey also misses out as he continues treatment for a muscle injury.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso, Celik, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas, Soule, Pellegrini & Dovbyk
Last five fixtures
- 06.11.25 – Rangers 0 – 2 AS Roma
- 02.11.25 – AC Milan 1 – 0 AS Roma
- 29.10.25 – AS Roma 2 – 1 Parma
- 26.10.25 – Sassuolo 0 – 1 AS Roma
- 23.10.25 – AS Roma 1 – 2 Plzen
Udinese preview: Two injury concerns
Kosta Runjaic will be without forward Keinan Davis, who is out with a muscle injury but could return soon, while midfielder Thomas Kristensen is a doubt for this fixture as he continues to recover from a similar issue.
Predicted lineup: Okoye (GK), Zanoli, Solet, Kabasele, Bertola, Karlstrom, Atta, Ekkelenkamp, Kamara, Zaniolo & Buksa
Last five fixtures
- 01.11.25 – Udinese 1 – 0 Atalanta
- 29.10.25 – Juventus 3 – 1 Udinese
- 25.10.25 – Udinese 3 – 2 Lecce
- 20.10.25 – Cremonese 1 – 1 Udinese
- 05.10.25 – Udinese 1 – 1 Cagliari
Player to watch: Matias Soule
A key player to watch in this match is Roma star Matias Soule, who has played an important role in their chase for the Serie A title. He has already scored four goals and provided two assists this season in the league and his influence will be important as the Giallorossi aim to build on their recent win in their Europa League.