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Udinese

Udinese

Serie A

Season Statistics

1 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (0%) Draw (100%) Loss (0%)
1 Played
0 Won
1 Drawn
0 Lost
1 Goals For
1 Goals Against

Team Overview

Udinese enter the Serie A landscape as a club with a long-standing reputation for pragmatic, well-organized football and a knack for developing talent that often draws interest from Italy's bigger clubs. Based in Udine, the club has traditionally been recognized as a steady mid-table presence in Italian football, occasionally punching above its weight to secure European qualification through disciplined, hard-working performances rather than star-studded rosters.

The current campaign is at its earliest stage, with Udinese having played just one match in Serie A under coach Kosta Runjaic. That opening fixture, played at home, ended in a 1-1 draw, with the team scoring once and conceding once. This single result leaves Udinese with a record of zero wins, one draw, and zero losses, and a goal difference of level terms. It is too early to draw firm conclusions about the trajectory of the season, but the draw suggests a competitive start in which the team was able to match its opponent rather than dominate or fall behind.

In terms of playing style based on the available data, Udinese managed to find the net while also conceding once, indicating a team capable of offensive contribution but still working to establish defensive solidity, as reflected by the lack of a clean sheet so far. With home form standing at one match played and a draw to show for it, and no away fixtures yet contested, the early signs point to a side seeking consistency. As the season progresses, further matches will provide a clearer picture of Udinese's form, resilience, and overall standing under Runjaic's guidance.

Squad (32 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

M. Okoye
#40 M. Okoye
D. Padelli
#93 D. Padelli
E. Piana
#99 E. Piana
R. Pirih
#1 R. Pirih

Defenders (9)

J. Abankwah
#14 J. Abankwah
N. Bertola
#13 N. Bertola
E. Ebosse
#77 E. Ebosse
S. Goglichidze
#2 S. Goglichidze
C. Kabasele
#27 C. Kabasele
M. Palma
#16 M. Palma
O. Solet
#28 O. Solet
A. Zanoli
#59 A. Zanoli
Branimir Mlačić
#22 Branimir Mlačić

Midfielders (12)

H. Kamara
#11 H. Kamara
M. Vojvoda
#23 M. Vojvoda
J. Arizala
#20 J. Arizala
A. Camara
#29 A. Camara
G. Chakvetadze
#8 G. Chakvetadze
Unai Gómez
#46 Unai Gómez
J. Karlström
#8 J. Karlström
S. Lovrić
#4 S. Lovrić
L. Miller
#38 L. Miller
D. Pejičić‡
#79 D. Pejičić‡
J. Piotrowski
#24 J. Piotrowski
Oier Zarraga
#6 Oier Zarraga

Attackers (7)

J. Ekkelenkamp
#32 J. Ekkelenkamp
N. Zaniolo
#10 N. Zaniolo
V. Bayo
#15 V. Bayo
A. Buksa
#18 A. Buksa
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 1 0 1 85 4 30
28
O. Solet
O. Solet
DF 6.7 1 0 0 90 0 48
10
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo
FW 7.2 1 0 0 89 2 25
24
J. Piotrowski
J. Piotrowski
MF 6.6 1 0 0 71 0 30
23
M. Vojvoda
M. Vojvoda
MF 7.7 1 0 0 90 4 46
9
K. Davis
K. Davis
FW 7.3 1 1 0 63 0 19
11
H. Kamara
H. Kamara
MF 7.6 1 1 0 90 3 36
18
A. Buksa
A. Buksa
FW 6.3 1 0 0 27 0 3
8
J. Karlström
J. Karlström
MF 7.0 1 0 0 90 2 34
40
M. Okoye
M. Okoye
GK 8.0 1 0 0 90 0 26
14
J. Abankwah
J. Abankwah
DF 6.9 1 0 0 90 2 37
46
Unai Gómez
Unai Gómez
MF 6.6 1 0 0 11 0 1
38
L. Miller
L. Miller
MF 6.7 1 0 0 19 0 8
16
M. Palma
M. Palma
DF 7.2 1 0 0 45 1 17
7
I. Gueye
I. Gueye
FW 6.2 1 0 0 72 0 17
15
V. Bayo
V. Bayo
FW 6.2 1 0 0 18 0 5
77
E. Ebosse
E. Ebosse
DF 6.7 1 0 0 45 1 41
6
Oier Zarraga
Oier Zarraga
MF - 1 0 0 1 0 2

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (44)

R. Pirih
From Udinese
- Jul 2026
M. Vojvoda
From Como
Transfer Jul 2026
Unai Gómez
From Athletic Club
Transfer Jul 2026
G. Chakvetadze
From Watford
Transfer Jul 2026
Iker Bravo
From Las Palmas
Return from loan Jun 2026
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Departures (44)

T. Kristensen
To Atalanta
Loan Aug 2026
J. Zemura
To Watford
Loan Aug 2026
Iker Bravo
To Watford
Transfer Jul 2026
O. Traoré
To Watford
Transfer Jul 2026
A. Nunziante
To Arezzo
Loan Jun 2026
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Injuries & Availability

4 Out 0 Doubtful
A. Buksa
A. Buksa Inactive
Out
G. Chakvetadze
G. Chakvetadze Foot Injury
Out
C. Kabasele
C. Kabasele Red Card
Out
A. Zanoli
A. Zanoli Knee Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Udinese head into this fixture with four confirmed absences, a situation that touches multiple areas of the squad. A. Buksa remains unavailable, thinning out attacking options up front, while G. Chakvetadze is sidelined with a foot injury that removes another attacking-minded player from contention. At the back, C. Kabasele is suspended following a red card, a notable loss given his experience in central defense, and A. Zanoli is out with a knee injury, further depleting the defensive ranks. With both a first-choice defender and a fullback-type option missing alongside two forward-line players, the impact is spread across the pitch rather than concentrated in one department, which complicates squad selection.

The combination of Kabasele's suspension and Zanoli's knee injury is particularly significant, as both would typically be relied upon to marshal the backline, forcing a reshuffle in defensive personnel or system. Losing Buksa and Chakvetadze simultaneously also reduces attacking variety, since both would ordinarily provide different qualities going forward. With four regulars unavailable and no listed doubtful players who might offer late flexibility, squad depth will be tested. The absence of specific alternative names in the data makes it difficult to gauge exactly how seamless the transition will be, but replacing a suspended central defender, an injured knee case, and two attacking players all at once represents a considerable challenge for maintaining consistency in both defensive structure and attacking threat.

Recent Form

DWWWL
D Como 1-1 (H)
W Padova 1-0 (H)
W Barcelona 1-0 (H)
W Nottingham Forest 1-0 (H)
L Trabzonspor 1-0 (A)

Form Analysis

Udinese's recent run of five matches shows a team building solid momentum, with three wins, one draw, and a single defeat over that stretch. The pattern is notably front-loaded with home success: victories over Padova (1-0), Barcelona (1-0), and Nottingham Forest (1-0) all came at home, followed by a 1-1 draw against Como, also on home soil. The only blemish came away from home, a 1-0 loss to Trabzonspor. This home dominance stands out as the clearest trend in Udinese's form, with all four home matches in this run producing positive results.

Defensively, Udinese have been difficult to break down, conceding just twice in five matches and posting three clean sheets against Padova, Barcelona, and Nottingham Forest. That defensive solidity has come against a mixed bag of opposition, including a notable win over Barcelona, suggesting the back line has held firm even against higher-profile opponents. Going forward, the attack has been modest but efficient, scoring four goals across the five games, often via narrow 1-0 scorelines rather than emphatic displays. The single away fixture in this sample resulted in a loss without scoring, hinting that Udinese's attacking output may be more reliable in home matches than on the road.

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