AS Roma vs Udinese: Predictions and Betting Tips

AS Roma

Roma’s title hopes were hit with a blow after losing two of their last four matches. They are on course for a top four finish though as they are fourth with 40 points separated by goal difference from their city rivals Lazio.

Their defense remains a concern  for coach Paulo Fonseca as they have conceded 11 goals in five matches and their 1.67 goals conceded per game is amongst the highest within the top half teams.

The Giallorossi  are the only team who aren’t beaten at home this season and five of their last six matches saw over 3.5 goals per game.

Udinese

Udinese are undefeated in three matches having three consecutive clean sheets during the process for the first since 2014. They are 11th in the table with 24 points and if they maintain their current form they can easily see that tally rising.

Their weakness is in the attacking third as only three Serie A sides have scored less than their 23 goals. Their top scorer being Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul with five goals, shows the lack of effectiveness of coach Luca Gotti’s attackers.

Key Stats

• Roma has scored at least one goal in the last six home matches
• Udinese has scored at least one goal in their last seven away matches
• 11 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams

AS Roma vs Udinese Prediction

We think Roma will create enough chances to score and with the likes of Mkhitaryan and Mayoral at their best in terms of scoring form, they won’t find trouble scoring.

Udinese on the other hand will rely on counter attacks and given the Roma defense vulnerability

in recent matches, we think Udinese might find the target.

We predict over 2.5 goals in this match