Udinese will host Roma at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday, with the home side looking to capitalise on their recent momentum in Serie A and the visitors looking to bounce back from their draw at the weekend.
Udinese secured a 3-1 win over bottom-placed Verona on Monday, moving them to a three-point cushion in the top half of Serie A. Despite this positive result, the gap to the top six now sits at 11 points, a margin that looks increasingly difficult to overcome.
Inconsistency has been a hallmark of their season, with the Bianconeri recording six wins, two draws, and seven losses across their last 15 league matches.
Their home form offers little reassurance either, having won just once in their last six league outings in Udine, making consecutive victories far from guaranteed.
Roma, meanwhile, travel for their second away fixture in just a few days following a midweek Europa League tie in Greece. A hard-fought 1-1 draw with Panathinaikos ensured direct qualification for the Round of 16.
The Giallorossi arrive in good form, having won three of their last four league matches and will look to continue that momentum on the road.
Their away record is impressive defensively, conceding just seven goals in 11 trips, the best among Europe’s top-five leagues, though four defeats highlight that vulnerabilities remain when travelling.
Read our Udinese vs Roma predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Udinese vs Roma prediction: Away team to get narrow victory
Key statistics
- BTTS has been played in three of their last five meetings.
- Keinan Davis has scored in three of his last six games in all competitions.
- Their last five clashes have ended in a win for Roma.
Correct score prediction: Udinese 1-2 Roma
We expect a tight affair in Udine, but we believe the visitors will eventually edge out the host. We predict a 2-1 victory for Roma based on their tactical superiority and their ability to produce moments of magic through their creative individual talents.
While the home side is in high spirits following their win in Verona, the Giallorossi have shown a relentless habit of finding ways to win away from home against mid-table opposition.
Given their current momentum following the draw with Milan and their need to keep pace with the top three, we believe they can secure all three points.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers give Roma a slight edge
- Home: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Away: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Bookmakers have made Roma the slight favourites going into this contest, with odds of 2.00 implying a 50.0% chance of an away win. Udinese are priced at 3.90, which gives them a 25.6% probability of victory, while the draw sits at 3.30 (30.3%). The odds lean towards Roma, but the draw remains a realistic outcome.
Most recent head-to-head: Roma dominate previous meetings
The historical records of this fixture show a significant period of dominance for the capital club. Looking at their previous competitive meetings, Roma has won their last five encounters.
The most recent clash in November 2025 ended in a 2-0 victory for the Giallorossi at the Olimpico, following a 2-1 win for Roma in Udine in early 2025. They have consistently found the formula to defeat Udinese regardless of the venue.
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Udinese preview: Injury and availability update
Udinese will be without Nicolo Zaniolo, who previously scored at Stadio Bentegodi but is sidelined with an ACL injury, joining Adam Buksa and Jakub Piotrowski on the treatment table.
Fitness doubts also surround Hassane Kamara, who will compete with Jordan Zemura for a spot on the left flank. Additionally, Sandi Lovric has departed on loan to Verona, further limiting the hosts’ options in midfield.
Predicted lineup: Okoye (GK), Bertola, Kristensen, Solet, Ehizibue, Miller, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura, Atta & Davis
Last five fixtures
- 26.01.26 – Verona 1–3 Udinese
- 17.01.26 – Udinese 0–1 Inter
- 10.01.26 – Udinese 2–2 Pisa
- 07.01.26 – Torino 1–2 Udinese
- 03.01.26 – Como 1–0 Udinese
Roma preview: Injury concerns and returns
Roma face several setbacks ahead of this fixture, with Manu Kone sidelined for three weeks and Paulo Dybala out with a knee issue. Dybala joins Artem Dovbyk on the sidelines, while Evan Ferguson and Stephan El Shaarawy remain major doubts.
On the positive side, Robino Vaz and Donyell Malen are available again after missing European matches, and Spanish centre-back Mario Hermoso has returned to full training.
Udinese will also be without former Roma player Nicolo Zaniolo, who continues his recovery from a knee injury but is expected back next week.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Ndicka, Ghilardi, Celik, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Wesley, Soule, Pellegrini & Malen
Last five fixtures
- 29.01.26 – Panathinaikos 1–1 AS Roma (Europa League)
- 25.01.26 – AS Roma 1–1 AC Milan
- 22.01.26 – AS Roma 2–0 Stuttgart (Europa League)
- 18.01.26 – Torino 0–2 AS Roma
- 13.01.26 – AS Roma 2–3 Torino (Coppa Italia)
Player to watch: Keinan Davis
Keinan Davis has been a standout performer for Udinese and he is currently their most productive attacking asset. With seven goals and three assists to his name this season, the forward has been central to most of the positive moments going forward.
He has shown great consistency in scoring goals and much of the attacking play is shaped around his strength and ball striking. We expect him to be a goal threat as the home team look to exploit any gaps in the Roma’s backline.