Udinese vs AS Roma Prediction, October 31, 2026: Can the Goal-Shy Zebras Finally Bite Against the Unbeaten Giallorossi? 🏆

Udinese vs AS Roma Prediction: Match Preview

Udinese welcome AS Roma to the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday afternoon for a Serie A fixture that pits the division’s most goal-shy side against its only unbeaten team. The Zebras sit 17th with just five points from nine matches—their worst start in the three-points-per-win era—and have failed to score in three consecutive matches, a drought stretching 317 minutes. Roma, by contrast, are third with 19 points and have not lost in 16 matches across all competitions, though Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad is stretched thin by injuries to Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

Match Information 📋

Match: Udinese Calcio vs AS Roma
Competition: Italy: Serie A – Round 10
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Kick-off: 17:00 GMT (18:00 CET)
Venue: Bluenergy Stadium – Stadio Friuli, Udine
Our Prediction: Udinese 0-1 AS Roma

Head-to-Head Record 📋

Roma’s historical dominance in Friuli is emphatic. Across 55 meetings at the Bluenergy Stadium, the Giallorossi have won 24, with Udinese claiming 18 victories and 13 draws. However, the most recent encounter in Udine ended in a 1-0 Udinese victory during the 2025/26 campaign, proof the Zebras can spring a surprise on home soil. Roma’s last away win in this fixture came in 2024/25, a 2-1 triumph.

Udinese Form 🔵

Last 5: D-L-L-L-L

Udinese’s season is in freefall. The 0-0 draw at Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but Kosta Runjaic’s side remain without a win since August and sit just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. Keinan Davis and Nicolò Zaniolo are the primary attacking threats, but neither has found consistent form, and the Zebras have scored only once in their last four league matches. Defensively, Udinese concede 2.25 goals per game and have kept just one clean sheet all season.

Team News: Oumar Solet faces a late fitness test after his muscle problem, while David Alaba (calf), Vakoun Bayo (thigh), and Idrissa Gueye (ankle) are definitely unavailable. Nicolò Bertola is available despite his withdrawal against Parma.

Roma Form ⚪

Last 5: W-D-W-D-W

Roma’s unbeaten run continues, but the performances have been unconvincing. The 4-2 victory over Cagliari required late goals from Rodrigo Mora and Donyell Malen after Gasperini’s side twice surrendered their lead. Malen leads the scoring charts with seven goals in eight appearances, while Matías Soulé and Niccolò Pisilli have both contributed three goals. The defensive record remains strong—only Lazio have conceded fewer than Roma’s eight goals—but the absence of Svilar and the midfield injuries have stretched the squad.

Team News: Paulo Dybala remains sidelined with a calf issue and is a doubt for the upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester United. Manu Koné is making progress but targets a return against Sassuolo next week. Gollini continues in goal with Svilar out until after the international break.

Team News & Predicted Lineups 📰

Udinese Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Palma; Vojvoda, Karlström, Chakvetadze, Kamara; Zaniolo, Ekkelenkamp; Davis

Runjaic is expected to retain the back three that held Parma to a clean sheet. Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp operate behind Davis, with Vojvoda providing width on the right.

Roma Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen

Gasperini is expected to rotate slightly after the Cagliari exertion. Mora is pushing for a start alongside Soulé behind Malen, with Pisilli an alternative in midfield.

xG & Tactical Analysis 📈

The statistical picture reveals the gulf between these sides. Roma average 2.06 xG per match while conceding just 1.25, while Udinese generate 1.45 xG but concede 1.80. The Zebras have scored in just four of their last seven matches and average 1.13 goals per game, compared to Roma’s 2.38.

The key battle will be Udinese’s defensive resilience against Roma’s patient build-up. The hosts will defend deep and look to spring Davis on the counter, but their lack of goals is a glaring weakness. Roma’s xG dominance and superior shot profile—5.75 shots per game to Udinese’s 4.00—suggests they will create chances even with their injury absentees. However, Roma’s recent tendency to concede—five goals in their last two league matches—offers Udinese a sliver of hope.

Betting Analysis 💰

Roma are clear favourites at 1.55, with Udinese at 5.50 and the draw at 3.80. Under 2.5 goals is the standout angle: Udinese have failed to score in three consecutive matches, and Roma’s away fixtures have produced few goals. Roma to win to nil offers value given Udinese’s attacking impotence and Roma’s defensive record.

Final Prediction 🏁

Udinese 0-1 AS Roma

This is a fixture where Roma’s superior quality and Udinese’s chronic goalscoring problems align decisively in the visitors’ favour. The Giallorossi are unbeaten in 16 matches, possess the division’s second-best defensive record, and have Malen in the form of his life. Udinese, by contrast, are winless since August, have not scored in over five hours of football, and face Roma without their most creative midfielders.

Udinese will not go quietly. The memory of their 1-0 victory in this fixture last season proves they can frustrate Roma, and the Bluenergy Stadium crowd will demand a response. But the gulf in class, combined with Roma’s need to keep pace with the title challengers, should prove decisive.

Prediction: Udinese 0-1 AS Roma. Malen continues his remarkable scoring run with the decisive goal, and Roma’s defence holds firm to secure a hard-fought victory and maintain their unbeaten start.