Udinese vs AS Roma Prediction & Betting Tips (26 January)

Well wedged in the soft underbelly of the ranking, Udinese occupies 10th place in Serie A with 7 points behind the last European folding seat and 7 ahead of the relegation zone at the start of this 22nd day. The team based in Friuli hopes to have a quiet second half of the championship but the current dynamic calls for caution. Indeed, Florian Thauvin's teammates have only pocketed 2 victories in the last 12 days, for 4 draws and 6 defeats. After beating Fiorentina 1-2 and sharing the points with Torino 2-2, Hellas Verona 0-0 and Atalanta 0-0, they suffered a big setback last Monday. Udinese were soundly beaten at promoted Como 4-1. Roma hoped to fight for the Top 4 this season but a failed first half of the championship put a damper on Roman ambitions.

The Louve club is currently 9th in Serie A and is 6 points behind the 6th, which will take part in the next Conference League. However, the Giallorossi have been on the rise since the arrival of Claudio Ranieri on the bench. Indeed, they have not lost any of their last five championship matches, 3 wins and 2 draws, which has given hope to all fans. Roma took points away to AC Milan 1-1 and Bologna 2-2 and otherwise won at home against Parma 5-0, Lazio 2-0 and Genoa last weekend 3- 1.

Udinese must still do without goalkeeper No. 1 Okoye but also potential starters Ehizibue, Gianetti (defenders), Zarraga (midfielder) and Davis (forward), all injured. In addition, the important defender recently arrived at the club, Oumar Solet, is suspended. The coach can, however, count on attackers Thauvin (5 goals and 3 assists in SA), Lucca (7 goals in SA) and Alexis Sanchez. This winter, Udinese recruited goalkeeper Sevcik (Haugesund), defender Solet (Salzburg) and young Belgian striker Sekou Diawara. For Roma, experienced midfielder Cristante could make his return after a month and a half of 'absence.

Coming out during the break last weekend, captain Pellegrini is announced as doubtful for this meeting. Scorer against Genoa, striker Dovbyk (7 goals and 2 assists in SA) should still be associated with Dybala (5 goals and 2 assists in SA). French midfielder Manu Koné is available, as is piston Saelemaekers (4 goals in 10 SA matches). This winter, French midfielder Le Fée was loaned to Sunderland while replacement goalkeeper Ryan joined Lens.