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Udinese

Udinese

Serie A

Season Statistics

4 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (25%) Draw (25%) Loss (50%)
4 Played
1 Won
1 Drawn
2 Lost
8 Goals For
10 Goals Against

Team Overview

Udinese enter the current Serie A campaign under the guidance of Kosta Runjaic, looking to build on their reputation as a club that consistently competes in Italy's top flight through disciplined, well-organized football. Historically, Udinese have carved out a niche as a steady top-division presence, often punching above their weight by identifying and developing talent before it moves on to bigger clubs. That identity as a shrewd, resourceful outfit remains central to how the club is perceived within Italian football.

Through four matches this season, Udinese sit with a record of one win, one draw, and two losses, having scored 8 goals while conceding 10, a goal difference of minus two. Their form line of DWLL suggests a side yet to find consistency, with the early results reflecting some defensive vulnerability given they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their four outings. Interestingly, their away form has been better than their home form so far, with a win and a loss on the road compared to a draw and a loss at home, an early trend worth monitoring as the campaign progresses.

Offensively, the numbers suggest Udinese have not struggled to find the net, having scored in every match so far and posting a healthy tally of 8 goals in just four games. However, the concession of 10 goals in the same span points to defensive issues that will need addressing if the team hopes to climb the table. The overall picture through this small sample is of an attacking side capable of scoring goals but still searching for the balance and defensive solidity to convert that firepower into more consistent results.

Squad (28 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

B. Mrozek
#41 B. Mrozek
M. Okoye
#40 M. Okoye
D. Padelli
#93 D. Padelli
R. Pirih
#1 R. Pirih

Defenders (7)

J. Abankwah
#14 J. Abankwah
N. Bertola
#13 N. Bertola
E. Ebosse
#77 E. Ebosse
C. Kabasele
#27 C. Kabasele
M. Palma
#16 M. Palma
O. Solet
#28 O. Solet
A. Zanoli
#59 A. Zanoli

Midfielders (10)

H. Kamara
#11 H. Kamara
M. Vojvoda
#23 M. Vojvoda
J. Arizala
#20 J. Arizala
G. Chakvetadze
#30 G. Chakvetadze
J. Karlström
#8 J. Karlström
S. Lovrić
#4 S. Lovrić
L. Miller
#38 L. Miller
J. Piotrowski
#24 J. Piotrowski
N. Zaniolo
#10 N. Zaniolo
Oier Zarraga
#6 Oier Zarraga

Attackers (7)

J. Ekkelenkamp
#32 J. Ekkelenkamp
Unai Gómez
#46 Unai Gómez
L. Jovanović
#91 L. Jovanović
V. Bayo
#15 V. Bayo
K. Davis
#9 K. Davis
I. Gueye
#7 I. Gueye
G. Vinciati
#45 G. Vinciati

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
32
J. Ekkelenkamp
J. Ekkelenkamp
FW 7.3 4 2 1 345 7 98
23
M. Vojvoda
M. Vojvoda
MF 7.0 4 0 0 339 9 174
77
E. Ebosse
E. Ebosse
DF 6.3 4 0 0 293 4 178
11
H. Kamara
H. Kamara
MF 7.5 4 2 1 360 12 106
8
J. Karlström
J. Karlström
MF 6.8 4 1 0 360 6 144
40
M. Okoye
M. Okoye
GK 8.0 4 0 0 360 0 138
14
J. Abankwah
J. Abankwah
DF 6.6 4 1 0 346 5 131
46
Unai Gómez
Unai Gómez
MF 6.4 4 0 1 177 2 40
38
L. Miller
L. Miller
MF 6.5 4 0 0 197 3 61
28
O. Solet
O. Solet
DF 7.0 3 0 0 218 3 122
15
V. Bayo
V. Bayo
FW 6.5 3 0 1 73 0 18
24
J. Piotrowski
J. Piotrowski
MF 7.1 3 1 0 146 3 65
9
K. Davis
K. Davis
FW 6.7 3 0 2 224 1 71
6
Oier Zarraga
Oier Zarraga
MF 6.3 3 0 0 45 0 12
13
N. Bertola
N. Bertola
DF 6.4 3 0 0 52 1 23
7
I. Gueye
I. Gueye
FW 6.7 3 1 0 123 0 29
27
C. Kabasele
C. Kabasele
DF 6.0 2 0 0 142 1 46
10
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo
FW 7.2 1 0 0 89 2 25
4
S. Lovrić
S. Lovrić
MF 6.9 1 0 0 10 1 4
30
G. Chakvetadze
G. Chakvetadze
MF 6.3 1 0 0 17 1 7
20
J. Arizala
J. Arizala
MF 6.7 1 0 0 10 0 1
16
M. Palma
M. Palma
DF 7.2 1 0 0 45 1 17

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (46)

L. Jovanović
From VfB Stuttgart
Transfer Aug 2026
B. Mrozek
From Lech Poznan
Transfer Aug 2026
R. Pirih
From Udinese
- Jul 2026
M. Vojvoda
From Como
Transfer Jul 2026
Unai Gómez
From Athletic Club
Transfer Jul 2026
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Departures (48)

Branimir Mlačić
To Watford
Loan Aug 2026
A. Buksa
To Mallorca
Loan Aug 2026
A. Camara
To Jong Ajax
Loan Aug 2026
T. Kristensen
To Atalanta
Loan Aug 2026
J. Zemura
To Watford
Loan Aug 2026
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Injuries & Availability

6 Out 0 Doubtful
A. Zanoli
A. Zanoli Knee Injury
Out
M. Palma
M. Palma Muscle Injury
Out
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo Thigh Injury
Out
J. Arizala
J. Arizala Thigh Injury
Out
J. Piotrowski
J. Piotrowski Heart Problems
Out
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Impact Analysis

Udinese face a notable injury crisis with six players sidelined, spanning multiple areas of the pitch. Defensively, the absences of A. Zanoli (knee injury) and O. Solet (injury) strip depth from the backline, a concern given how central defensive organization is to maintaining stability over a season. The forward line also takes a hit with N. Zaniolo and J. Arizala both out with thigh injuries, removing attacking variety and experience from the squad. M. Palma's muscle injury further compounds the issue, while J. Piotrowski's absence due to heart problems is particularly serious, raising questions about his availability that extend beyond a typical muscular or joint issue.

With six confirmed absentees and zero doubtful returns, this represents a significant depletion of squad options across defense and attack simultaneously. The concentration of injuries in the forward areas, with both Zaniolo and Arizala unavailable, is especially concerning for goal-scoring output and creative threat. Whether Udinese possess adequate internal replacements will depend on the fitness and form of those remaining in the squad, though losing this many first-team caliber players at once inevitably tests the overall depth. This situation demands rotation and adaptability, with squad players likely required to step into unfamiliar roles across multiple matches until numbers are replenished.

Recent Form

LLWWD
L Inter 5-3 (A)
L Lazio 1-2 (H)
W Venezia 2-1 (H)
W Monza 2-3 (A)
D Como 1-1 (H)

Form Analysis

Udinese's recent run of two wins, one draw and two losses points to an inconsistent stretch rather than a clear upward or downward trajectory. The sequence began with a 5-3 defeat away to Inter, followed by a 1-2 home loss to Lazio, before results improved with back-to-back victories over Venezia (2-1 at home) and Monza (2-3 away). A 1-1 home draw with Como rounded out the five-match run. This pattern suggests a side capable of responding well after setbacks, having bounced back from consecutive defeats to string together two wins.

Going forward, Udinese have looked sharp, scoring ten goals across the five matches, including multiple goals in three of them. However, defensive solidity has been a genuine issue, with eleven goals conceded in the same span and no clean sheets recorded. The 5-3 loss to Inter and the 2-3 away win at Monza, where three goals were shipped despite victory, underline a tendency to leak goals regardless of result. Facing a strong opponent in Inter proved costly, while matches against Lazio, Venezia, Monza and Como offered a more mixed level of competition. Overall, the numbers point to an attacking unit finding the net consistently, paired with a defense that has struggled to keep opponents out across the sample.

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