Serie A Regular Season - 23
Udinese 1 - 0 FT AS Roma
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Evan Ndicka 7'
17' Keinan Davis
HT
Gianluca Mancini 48'
49' J. Ekkelenkamp
56' ↓ K. Davis ↑I. Gueye
Neil El Aynaoui 59'
62' Jordan Zemura
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑L. Venturino 67'
69' Lennon Miller
70' Idrissa Gueye
↓ M. Hermoso ↑D. Ghilardi 70'
↓ N. El Aynaoui ↑N. Pisilli 78'
↓ M. Soule ↑R. Vaz 78'
79' ↓ N. Bertola ↑C. Kabasele
79' ↓ L. Miller ↑O. Zarraga
↓ Z. Celik ↑K. Tsimikas 79'
90'+1 ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑N. Zaniolo
90'+2 ↓ Udinese ↑V. Bayo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Udinese
Goalkeepers
M. Okoye 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. Solet 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
T. Kristensen 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
N. Bertola
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Midfielders
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Karlstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
J. Zemura 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
J. Ekkelenkamp 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
A. Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
A. Nunziante 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zanoli
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Mancini 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. Ndicka
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Celik
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
B. Cristante 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
79
Passes
19
Duels
N. El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Wesley Franca 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
M. Soule
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
78
Entry
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
D. Malen
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ziolkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Della Rocca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Arena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | AS Roma | 2 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 26/01/2025 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 22/09/2024 | AS Roma | 3 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 25/04/2024 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | AS Roma | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 26/11/2023 | AS Roma | 3 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 16/04/2023 | AS Roma | 3 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Udinese Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -17
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Friulian Resistance: Ekkelenkamp Punishes Wasteful Roma
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A masterclass in defensive resilience allows Udinese to snatch a vital victory, significantly denting Roma's aspirations for a top-four finish in a high-stakes encounter.
Roma Control but Fail to Convert
Under the lights of the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, the match began with AS Roma asserting total tactical dominance. The visitors dominated possession with 64%, forcing Udinese into a deep defensive block from the opening whistle. An Intensity rating of 46 reflected a game of patience rather than end-to-end chaos, as Roma recorded 11 corners in an attempt to break the deadlock. Lorenzo Pellegrini pulled the strings in midfield, but the Giallorossi found it impossible to penetrate a disciplined home defense. Oumar Solet was exceptional for the hosts, marshaling the backline and ensuring that Roma’s 10 total shots were mostly contested or blocked before reaching the goalkeeper, setting the stage for a classic smash-and-grab performance.
The Pivot: Ekkelenkamp’s Clinical Moment
The defining moment arrived early in the second half, defying the run of play. In the 49th minute, the Balance of the tie was shattered when J. Ekkelenkamp found space in a crowded penalty area. In what was Udinese’s only shot on target from inside the box, the forward reacted quickest to a loose ball to fire home. This goal completely altered the narrative, rewarding Udinese for their defensive discipline and highlighting a significant Upset Factor of 60. Roma, shocked by the setback, immediately increased their tempo, but their frustration began to show through misplaced passes and tactical fouls. The home side, buoyed by the lead, grew in confidence, effectively closing the passing lanes that Roma had exploited so easily during the first half.
Okoye Stands Tall in the Siege
As the clock ticked down, the match became a desperate search for an equalizer from the visitors. However, Maduka Okoye produced a goalkeeping clinic to preserve the lead. Making three crucial saves, Okoye denied Roma's frontline with spectacular reflexes, turning the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli into a fortress. With the Stakes incredibly high for Roma's Champions League hopes, they threw everything forward, yet Udinese's 18 fouls and 5 yellow cards illustrated their determination to stop the visitors by any means necessary. The final whistle confirmed a famous 1-0 victory for Udinese, moving them to 32 points and proving that possession without a clinical edge is a dangerous game in Serie A. For AS Roma, it is a night of missed opportunities and tactical regret.
Key Questions
What made Maduka Okoye the Man of the Match?
Okoye earned the honors with three crucial saves and a commanding presence, ensuring a clean sheet against a Roma side that produced an xG of 0.74.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Roma’s Road Warriors Face Udinese Resistance
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. AS Roma look to cement their top-four credentials against an Udinese side struggling to turn Bluenergy Stadium into a fortress.
The Setup
AS Roma arrive in Friuli as genuine away specialists, boasting a 63.6% win rate on the road this season. This clinical efficiency contrasts sharply with Udinese’s struggles at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, where they have managed just three wins in eleven attempts. A Form rating of 5.2 for the hosts reflects their inconsistency, while Roma’s defensive Balance is underscored by having conceded a league-low 14 goals. With the Stakes high for Champions League qualification, the tactical discipline of the Giallorossi will be under the microscope.
Key Battle
The game’s outcome hinges on the physical duel between Keinan Davis and Zeki Çelik. Davis has been the primary source of Stars quality for Udinese recently, acting as a powerful focal point. However, Çelik’s recent 7.5 average rating suggests he has the defensive awareness to negate Davis’s aerial threat and hold-up play. If Roma’s midfield, led by M. Koné, can isolate Davis from his wing-backs, Udinese will find it difficult to test a goalkeeper of M. Svilar’s caliber.
Our Prediction
Roma are likely to dictate the tempo, utilizing their superior midfield depth to stretch the Udinese backline. While Udinese will remain competitive through set-pieces, Roma’s defensive solidity is difficult to breach. We anticipate a professional 0-2 victory for the visitors, with Svilar recording another clean sheet to bolster his impressive seasonal stats.