Can Udinese spring a surprise against unbeaten Roma?

A steep gap in the table

Udinese’s 1-0 victory over AS Roma on February 2 is the most recent meeting between these sides, and a reminder that the underdogs have beaten them before. The rematch at Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday, October 31, comes with a stark contrast in league fortunes: Roma are third on 21 points, while Udinese sit 17th with five.

Roma have taken six wins and three draws from nine matches, without a defeat. Udinese, by contrast, have won once, drawn twice and lost six times. For the home side, the challenge is clear: turn that previous head-to-head success into a response to their current troubles.

Roma’s momentum against Udinese’s slump

Roma’s recent attacking output is a major reason they enter as favourites: they have scored 11 goals across their last five matches, compared with Udinese’s one. The visitors have also conceded seven in that span, but their season-long defensive record remains strong, with only eight goals against in nine games.

Udinese have conceded 18 league goals and have not won at home, drawing once and losing four times. Their last five-match sequence has brought one goal scored and eight conceded. Roma’s latest league form includes three wins and two draws in their last five, keeping their unbeaten run intact.

A mixed recent head-to-head

The February defeat was Udinese’s only win in the last five meetings. Roma won three of the other four, including a 2-0 victory in November 2025 and a 3-0 result in September 2024. The history gives Udinese a reason to believe, but Roma have generally had the upper hand.

Absences on both sides

Udinese will be without D. Alaba, V. Bayo and I. Gueye, while N. Bertola, O. Solet and A. Zanoli are questionable. Roma are missing M. Bah, P. Dybala, M. Kone, L. Pellegrini and M. Svilar.

Roma’s late threat

Roma have scored seven of their 23 league goals in the 76th minute or later, making their late pressure a potential problem for a Udinese side that has conceded 11 times after the break. The hosts will need to stay compact and make more of their limited chances if they are to unsettle the visitors.

Our prediction

Udinese’s last win over Roma makes an upset possible, but their poor home record and lack of recent goals point to a difficult afternoon. Roma’s unbeaten start and greater attacking output give them the edge, with PreviaXI’s model also favouring the visitors.

Udinese 0-1 AS Roma