Udinese vs Roma Prediction 2 February 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Udinese and Roma in the 23rd round of Serie A? The Romans are currently in the top three after 22 matches, but with Napoli and Juventus breathing down their necks, dropping points is not an option. Meanwhile, Udinese have been quite inconsistent, yet at the Dacia Arena, points are rarely handed to visitors on a silver platter.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Udinese and Roma over recent years includes 39 matches, with a clear advantage in favor of the Romans: 28 victories, 3 draws, and only 8 wins for the "Little Zebras." In the first-round game of the current season, the "Wolves" faced little resistance and comfortably defeated their opponents 2-0.
Head-to-head statistics Udinese - Roma
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚪ Udinese are delivering average performances this season. After 22 rounds, they sit in 10th place with 29 points. However, there hasn't been much for fans to cheer about lately: in their last seven matches, the "Little Zebras" have only secured two victories.
⚫ Nonetheless, their most recent outing was a success for Udinese. On January 26th, they traveled to face Verona-currently the worst team in Serie A-and won 3-1. The victory was well-deserved, as the "Little Zebras" looked more impressive throughout the full 90 minutes, creating more dangerous chances against their opponents.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Roma Team Overview
🔴 Roma have been looking quite solid recently. In January, the team played eight matches and suffered just two losses, while securing four clean-sheet victories. In the league standings, the Giallorossi are climbing upwards: after the 22nd round, they moved up to third place. However, the competition at the top is so tight that any slip-up could see them drop straight to fifth.
🟡 The last two matches haven't been the most successful for Roma. In their previous Serie A fixture, they couldn't secure a win against AC Milan at home (1-1), despite dominating the game (xG 2.47 to 0.35) and even found themselves trailing in the second half. A few days later, the Giallorossi were unable to defeat Panathinaikos in the Europa League (1-1) away. It's important to consider the context: Roma played with ten men from the 15th minute but still looked better than the Greeks and managed to secure a spot in the top 8, advancing directly to the round of 16 in the playoffs.
Match Results: Roma
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Udinese Calcio
📣 Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaić expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance in their 3-1 victory over Verona: "First and foremost, I'm very pleased for the team. We played at a high level right from the start and executed our game plan well, though there's always room for improvement. Verona defend deep and are dangerous on the counter, so it was initially challenging to create chances, but we controlled the game. In the second half, we were more composed, and the players earned these three points."
🚫 The hosts are dealing with a significant number of injuries. Alessandro Zanioli is sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture. Hassan Kamara and Adam Buksa are unavailable due to a muscle injury and a thigh injury, respectively, while Jakub Piotrowski remains out with knee issues. Nicolo Zaniolo is also unable to assist the team due to a knee injury and is expected back on the field closer to mid-February.
Roma
📣 Following the match against Panathinaikos (1-1), Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini highlighted the team's character and ability to respond in challenging situations: "This is an exceptional group, and it always has been. You can criticize them for many things, but not for a lack of unity. Despite trailing and being down to ten men after Mancini's sending off, we found the strength to respond - Zelkowski scored a magnificent goal. Injuries remain an issue, but you cannot fault the character of this Roma side."
🚫 The visitors are also dealing with squad issues. Kouadio Kone will miss out due to a thigh injury. Stephan El Shaarawy is sidelined with Achilles tendon problems. Artem Dovbyk is unavailable due to a muscle injury and will return only in the spring. Paulo Dybala is out with a knee injury and is expected back around mid-February. Evan Ferguson's participation is also in doubt.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In their head-to-head encounters with Udinese, Roma consistently finds the back of the net - the Romans have scored at least two goals in their last six Serie A matches against the "Little Zebras." It's also worth noting that recently, the "Wolves" haven't faced significant issues with finishing, aside from their 1-1 draw against Milan, where accuracy let them down. Given this scenario, betting on Roma to score over 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
When facing Roma, the "Little Zebras" rarely win many corners - Udinese under 4.5 corners has hit in their last seven Serie A meetings. The game is typically under the control of the Romans, forcing Udinese to spend most of their time defending and rarely threatening the opponent's penalty area. Therefore, there is little reason to expect a significant increase in corners in the upcoming match.
Editorial Prediction
According to bookmakers, Roma are the clear favorites for the upcoming clash, even though they're playing away from home, and it's hard to argue with that assessment. Recently, Udinese have been underwhelming, mostly defeating weaker opponents-and not always convincingly at that. Roma, on the other hand, are in good form and consistently picking up points. The head-to-head record also heavily favors the "Giallorossi": the last six encounters between these sides have ended in Roma's favor, making Udinese a favorable matchup for them. Therefore, our primary bet is on a Roma victory. We anticipate a scoreline of 2-1 on the board.
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