Serie A official line-ups: Roma vs. Udinese

Roma’s injury crisis hands Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé prolonged starting roles, increasing reliance on Pellegrini creativity. For punters: Roma to win remains a viable play but expect a tight scoreline — consider Roma win + Under 3.5 goals or Dovbyk anytime scorer as value options.

Roma vs Udinese — Match Preview (Stadio Olimpico, 09-11-2025, 17:00 GMT)

Roma head into Matchday 11 stretched thin after a strong Europa League showing and a painful 1-0 Serie A defeat to Milan. Key attackers are sidelined, forcing the Giallorossi to lean on Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé alongside captain Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Injury crisis forces attacking reshuffle

Paulo Dybala suffered an injury during the Milan match and will be sidelined for several weeks. Leon Bailey, Evan Ferguson and Angelino are also out, leaving the manager with few options up front. Expect a direct reliance on Dovbyk’s physical presence and Soulé’s link play, with Pellegrini shouldering creative duties from midfield.

Udinese form and selection

Udinese arrive buoyed by a surprise 1-0 win over Atalanta that lifted morale and the team’s Serie A standing. Keinan Davis is back in the matchday squad but starts on the bench; Thomas Kristensen and Lennon Miller remain unavailable. Adam Buksa is the focal point of the attack, supported by Nicolò Zaniolo, who has rediscovered form with the Friulani and will be a flashpoint with home fans.

Predicted line-ups

Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Soulé, Pellegrini; Dovbyk Udinese: Okoye; Bertola, Kabasele, Solet; Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlström, Atta, Kamara; Zaniolo, Buksa

Recent form snapshot

Roma recent results: L v Milan 1-0, W v Parma 2-1, W v Sassuolo 1-0, L v Inter 1-0, W v Fiorentina 2-1. Udinese recent results: W v Atalanta 1-0, L v Juventus 3-1, W v Lecce 3-2, D v Cremonese 1-1, D v Cagliari 1-1.

Tactical outlook and key battles

Roma will likely aim to control midfield through Pellegrini while relying on the vertical runs of Dovbyk and the creative spark of Soulé. Udinese’s counter-attacking threat, led by Zaniolo and Buksa, makes transitions a primary concern for the hosts. Watch the midfield collisions and how Roma cope with quick switches that exploit space behind their full-backs.

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Betting angle and prediction

Injury-driven selection suggests Roma remain favorites but vulnerable. Recommended market plays: Roma to win but expect a low to medium-scoring game — consider Roma win + Under 3.5 goals. Dovbyk anytime scorer offers attractive value given Roma’s reliance on him. Caution advised: Udinese’s recent form and Zaniolo’s resurgence make a narrow Roma win the likeliest outcome.

Conclusion

Roma must navigate a compressed squad while preserving momentum from Europe; Udinese will target set-pieces and quick counters. Expect a tight Stadio Olimpico contest where a single moment could decide the three points.

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