Parma vs Udinese prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, Parma and Udinese will face each other in the ninth round of Italy's Serie A. For both teams, this is a chance to move clear of the relegation zone.
Parma vs Udinese team news and expert analysis
The club from the Ennio Tardini finished 13th last season with 45 points. However, the coach was sacked in September after a disastrous start. Gilardino also began with a 0-3 defeat, although that came away to Inter. He then lost to both Torino and Lazio.
The team from Friuli collected exactly 50 points in 2025/2026, finishing in the top 10. This season started well, with a couple of cup wins and four points from the opening two league rounds. But then a run of defeats began. Against Lecce and Milan, they also failed to score, losing 0-3 and 0-2.
The hosts are currently averaging 0.63 goals scored and 1.88 conceded per match. Ekkelenkamp and his teammates are involved in far more entertaining games, averaging 1.13 goals scored and 2.25 conceded.
Previous matches: Parma vs Udinese
Udinese have won four of the last meetings, with one draw. However, they lost 0-1 at home in April.
A tight and fairly uneventful contest is expected, so our pick is under 2.5 goals (odds – 1.66).
Parma vs Udinese: key statistics and trends
- Parma have lost their last three matches
- 50% of Parma's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Udinese have lost six matches in a row
- 63% of Udinese's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 3.38
Parma vs Udinese: possible starting line-ups
Parma play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible line-up): Corvi — Delprato, Diego Carlos, Drobnic — Brichgi, Bernabé, Keita, Cierro, Valeri — Touré, Romero
Udinese play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Okoye — Abankwah, Kabasele, Solet — Vojvoda, Miller, Karlström, Kamara — Ekkelenkamp, Gomes — Davies
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