Udinese host AS Roma on Halloween night, with both sides experiencing mixed fortunes recently, each recording two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. The Giallorossi, sitting comfortably with 18 wins this season, boast a superior goal difference and a strong 55% win rate, making them firm favourites despite their identical recent form. Udinese, with just 12 wins, face an uphill battle, reflected in their slim 10% win probability.
Recent head-to-head encounters suggest a tight affair, with Udinese managing a shock 1-0 victory in their last meeting. However, Roma have generally dominated, securing three wins from their last five clashes, often with comfortable margins. The narrative for this match revolves around Roma's pursuit of European football and Udinese's fight for mid-table respectability. Watch for Roma's attacking prowess against Udinese's resilient, if sometimes leaky, defence. The draw, at 45%, looms large, indicating a potentially cautious affair in Udine.
40. M. Okoye, 14. J. Abankwah, 27. C. Kabasele, 16. M. Palma, 13. N. Bertola, 8. J. Karlström, 30. G. Chakvetadze, 11. H. Kamara, 10. N. Zaniolo, 32. J. Ekkelenkamp, 9. K. Davis
95. P. Gollini, 23. G. Mancini, 5. E. Ndicka, 3. K. Koulierakis, 77. E. Lulli, 4. B. Cristante, 15. M. de Roon, 61. N. Pisilli, 20. N. Molina, 18. M. Soulé, 9. S. Castro
Match events
10' Goal Normal Goal — Bryan Cristante (AS Roma) (assists: Wesley Vinícius França Lima)
23' Card Yellow Card — Lennon Miller (Udinese)
31' Goal Normal Goal — Rodrigo Mora (AS Roma) (assists: Bryan Cristante)