Udinese vs Roma (Oct. 31, 2026): Match Facts, Lineups and Result
Follow Udinese vs Roma on October 31, 2026: confirmed match details, official lineups, scoring updates and what the result means in Serie A.
Udinese vs Roma (Oct. 31, 2026): Match Facts, Lineups and Result
Udinese hosted Roma in Serie A on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 CET (1:00 p.m. ET) at Bluenergy Stadium, Udine. Both starting elevens were confirmed before the match. At this editorial snapshot, the result still needed to be checked against an official completed match report, so this guide focuses on verified lineup and fixture information rather than guessing a full-time score.
Match facts at a glance
| Competition | Serie A, Matchday 10 |
| Fixture date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Bluenergy Stadium, Udine |
| Kickoff | 18:00 CET (1:00 p.m. ET) |
| Score/status | Final result pending official confirmation at editorial cutoff |
Confirmed starting XIs
Udinese: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Palma; Vojvoda, Miller, Karlström, Kamara; Zaniolo, Ekkelenkamp; Davis.
Roma: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, de Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen.
The teams above are the published starters for this October 31 meeting, not projections or lineups borrowed from a different Udinese–Roma fixture.
What the confirmed teams tell us
Both coaches named three-man defensive structures, but the wing-backs give the matchup two different routes into attack. Udinese rely on Vojvoda and Kamara for width, with Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp playing closer to Davis. Roma use Molina and Wesley to stretch play around a central group featuring Cristante and de Roon. The confirmed names are useful evidence; they do not establish how the game eventually unfolded.
The tactical matchups worth following
One central question is whether Udinese can connect their back line to Davis without turning every possession into a long clearance. On the other side, Roma can try to create space between Udinese’s wing-back and outside center-back, where Soulé and Mora may receive passes in advanced areas. The actual balance of territory, shot quality and chances belongs in a post-match review only after a complete match record is available.
Recent form makes this more than a routine fixture
Udinese arrived after a scoreless draw at Parma, where goalkeeper Maduka Okoye saved a penalty, and an earlier 0–2 home defeat to AC Milan. Roma came off a 3–3 draw at Napoli and a 4–2 home victory against Cagliari. Those concrete results explain the contrast in form entering Saturday, without turning a pre-match pattern into a claimed final outcome.
The historical thread behind the meeting
Udinese’s official preview called this the clubs’ 105th Serie A meeting. It also noted that Jürgen Ekkelenkamp had scored the winner in their previous Udine encounter, and that Nicolò Zaniolo would face a former club. Such background adds context to the fixture, but it should not be confused with the events of October 31 itself.
What was at stake for both clubs
Udinese were trying to respond to a run of league games without a goal, while Roma arrived with a strong attacking return and the chance to keep pace near the top of Serie A. Both clubs had recent evidence of resilience: Okoye’s penalty save against Parma and Roma’s recovery after trailing Napoli. The match therefore brought contrasting confidence levels and very different priorities to the same pitch.
The importance of the midfield battle
Cristante and de Roon formed a central Roma pairing against Karlström and Miller for Udinese. That sets up a compelling contest for second balls, progression and the spaces behind the wing-backs. Roma’s forwards are more dangerous when the ball moves quickly into advanced pockets, while Udinese need passing options close enough to Davis to keep possession alive. The team sheets establish those matchups; the final score requires a completed match record.
A test of very different form lines
Roma arrived after scoring seven goals across league games against Napoli and Cagliari, while Udinese had gone scoreless against Milan and Parma. That contrast places attention on Udinese’s first meaningful chances and Roma’s response without the ball. It also explains why the match attracts interest beyond a single table position: one club sought a breakthrough in attack and the other aimed to maintain its strong start.
Frequently asked questions
When was Udinese vs Roma in 2026?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 18:00 CET in Udine.
Were the starting lineups confirmed?
Yes. Both starting elevens were published before kickoff and are listed above.
What was the final score?
At the editorial cutoff, a completed official match report was not yet available. Confirm the full-time result through the competition or club match center.