Roma vs Udinese Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Serie A, September 22, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Serie A
• Date: Sunday, September 22
• Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Roma, Italy

Roma and Udinese will be locking horns in round five of Serie A 2024. The Roma vs Udinese match will have a big effect on Italian football, with one of the biggest clubs in the league, Roma gearing up for life under a new coach, Ivan Juric. The hosts currently sit at the 16ᵗʰ spot with only three points while Udinese is at the top of the table with 10 points in the bag.

The pre-season expectations at Roma were sky-high. The owners were able to secure numerous big-name signings as well as tie Daniel De Rossi to a long-term contract, amidst the hope of building a successful project. Less than a month into the season, De Rossi has been replaced by Ivan Juric as the head coach. Roma’s season has gone horribly off the radar already. Juric is a well-known name in Italy and his renowned abilities of a compact and sound defensive structure will do a lot of good for the struggling I Giallorossi.

Udinese has been the surprise package in Italian football this season. They began the league campaign with a 1-1 draw at Bologna. Since then, three narrow victories have followed which has ensured the club a spot at the summit in Serie A. It is extremely unlikely for Udinese to keep up this run for an extended period but Kosta Runjaic has done an impressive job to lay the foundations for a successful season.

Roma Team News

The game on Sunday will provide the first look at Roma under Ivan Juric. The Croatian coach is expected to name a three-man defence which will turn into a back five out of possession. Juric’s decisions regarding his attacking setup will catch a lot of eyes. Alexis Saelemaekers and Enzo Le Fee are ruled out of the game due to fitness woes.

Udinese Team News

For Udinese, the big uncertainty will be around the participation of Alexis Sanchez who suffered a muscle injury in late August. The team sets up a 5-3-2 formation, aiming to strike the right balance between attack and defence. Florian Thauvin, who has three goals and an assist is set to start in attack.

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Roma vs Udinese Predicted Lineups

Roma Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Svilar

Defenders: Mancini, Hummels, Hermoso

Midfielders: El Shaarawy, Kone, Cristante, Pisilli, Angelino

Forwards: Dybala, Dovbyk

Udinese Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Okoye

Defenders: Ehizibue, Kristensen, Bijol, Gianetti, Kamara

Midfielders: Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero

Forwards: Thauvin, Lucca

Roma vs Udinese H2H Record

Roma has had the better share of results in head-to-head encounters with Udinese. In the last five meetings between Sunday’s opponents, three have ended in victories for Roma, one for Udinese, and one matchup was concluded as a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Roma vs Udinese

Paulo Dybala (Roma)

Paulo Dybala struggled to get going this campaign under Daniel De Rossi. The Italian coach overlooked the Argentine resulting in limited minutes. With De Rossi’s time at Roma over, the 30-year-old has a wonderful opportunity to convince Ivan Juric early on. There are little doubts about Paulo Dybala’s skills and qualities. He will need to prove his match fitness and sharpness. The former Juventus man has a fruitful record against Udinese, with 13 goals and nine assists in 21 games.

Mats Hummels (Roma)

It has not been an ideal start to life at Roma for Mats Hummels. The German legend arrived at the capital as a free agent earlier this month. He is yet to feature for his new club and is already adapting to the playstyle of a new coach. The 35-year-old will inevitably be a crucial piece in the backline for Ivan Juric, thanks to his experience and exemplary defensive skills. Hummels is expected to start the match against Udinese to obtain some much-needed minutes on the pitch.

Roma vs Udinese Prediction

Roma is unquestionably the superior side when it comes to individual quality, Nevertheless, the hosts are in turmoil currently while the visitors are flying high with tons of confidence in their ranks. A draw seems the most likely outcome with both sides capable of finding the back of the net multiple times.

Predicted Score: Roma 2-2 Udinese (Watch Live)

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