Verdict: Roma win
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
Turning their attention back to Serie A duties on Monday night, Roma will travel to the Bluenergy Stadium when they meet Udinese.
Udinese
Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in a dominant display as they secured a 3-1 victory away at Verona, Udinese have enjoyed an impressive flurry over the past month. With their sights set on clinching a top-half finish among Italy’s elite in 2026, Kosta Runjaic’s side should be excited by a heavyweight challenge on Monday night. Despite falling to a 1-0 loss against Serie A leaders Inter Milan on January 17th, that is the only defeat that Udinese have suffered from any of their previous four top-flight appearances. However, pencilled in as a real underdog contender when they return to Udine, Runjaic’s men have struggled to find any kind of stability on home soil. Although Monday’s hosts might have sprung an almighty upset back on December 14th as they secured a famous 1-0 victory against reigning Italian champions Napoli, that is the only win that Udinese have recorded from their last six showdowns at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Udinese Team News
Suffering what looks set to be a season-ending knee injury earlier in the month, Udinese will be unable to call upon one-time Aston Villa loanee Nicolo Zaniolo. Likewise, dealing with a recent muscle issue, Polish international Adam Buksa remains a major doubt on Monday night.
Recording a seventh Serie A strike of the season away at Verona last week, former Watford striker Keinan Davis will lead the line here. Returning from a recent knock and making a first appearance since the middle of December last time out, Georgian youngster Saba Goglichidze could get some more minutes under his belt.
Roma
As for the visitors, while Roma might have signed off their Europa League group stage adventure with a 1-1 stalemate away at Panathinaikos on Thursday night, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men did punch their automatic Round of 16 ticket. Although the former Atalanta boss might have only arrived in Rome last summer, the Wolves have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across the continent. With a lucrative Champions League return at the top of their agenda in 2026, Roma will be hoping to make another domestic statement here. Including a 2-0 victory away at Torino on January 18th, Monday’s guests have registered 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances. Landing a 2-0 win when they welcomed Udinese to the Stadio Olimpico for their reverse top-flight battle on November 9th, Gasperini’s men will be dreaming of a repeat display.
Roma Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Roma will be unable to call upon the likes of Artem Dovbyk, Stephan El Shaarawy and former Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso here. Missing out away in Athens last week with a reported ankle issue, Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson remains a major doubt on Monday night.
Left as an unused substitute on Thursday, Argentinian superstar Paulo Dybala could be handed an immediate full recall in Udine. While Italian international Gianluca Mancini might be set to serve a European suspension, the one-time Atalanta defender is free to feature at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Udinese vs Roma Key Factors to Consider
When Udinese and Rome met for their reverse Serie A showdown on November 9th, the Wolves collected a routine 2-0 victory on home soil.
In fact, Roma have won all of their previous six consecutive meeting against the Little Zebras by an aggregate score of 15-3.
Monday’s guests have registered 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances.
Udinese have recorded just a sole win from any of their previous six Serie A showdowns at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Roma have suffered just a single Serie A defeat in Udine since back in November 2018.
Conclusion
Landing a 2-0 victory when they welcomed Udinese to the Stadio Olimpico for their reverse Serie A battle on November 9th, Roma will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Hoping to widen their buffer in the Champions League chase, Monday’s guests should also be excited by a dominant record against the Little Zebras. Winning all of their previous six straight meetings by an aggregate score of 15-3, Gasperini’s side will be hoping to make another domestic statement in Udine.
Verdict: Roma win
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
