Match Information
Match Overview
Torino host Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino in Regular Season - 6, a fixture that finds both sides in the lower half of the Serie A table as the season begins to take shape. Torino sit 14th while Udinese occupy 13th, meaning this clash carries clear relegation-zone relevance even at this early stage, with both managers aware that an early-season stumble can set an unwanted tone for the months ahead.
Read our full Torino vs Udinese analysis for additional insight on this fixture.
Recent form makes for uncomfortable reading on both sides of this fixture. Torino, under Ignazio Abate, come into the match having drawn 1-1 away at Bologna on September 19 and lost 0-2 at home to AS Roma on September 14, sandwiched around a 2-1 away win at Fiorentina on September 5. The 2-1 defeat away to Sassuolo on August 29 further underlines defensive fragility, though the win at Fiorentina shows Torino are capable of hurting sides on the road. Udinese's trajectory under Kosta Runjaic is more concerning in pure results terms: a 0-1 home loss to Cagliari on September 19, a 5-3 away defeat to Inter on September 14, and a 1-2 home loss to Lazio on September 7 represent three straight Serie A defeats, though the 5-3 scoreline against Inter suggests an attacking spark even amid defensive issues.
Squad availability is a notable factor here, as both Torino and Udinese report no injuries, meaning both managers can select from full-strength squads. This removes any excuse-based narrative and puts the focus squarely on tactical approach and current form. For Torino, that means potentially continuing with the 3-5-2 shape used in the Bologna draw. For Udinese, lineup data from their last Serie A outing is unavailable, adding some uncertainty to how Runjaic approaches this trip to Turin.
With both teams searching for consistency in the bottom half of the table, this meeting offers a clear opportunity for either side to build momentum heading into the following rounds.
Predicted Lineups
Torino
Lucas Perri; E. Comert, A. Ismajli, S. Coco; N. Fortini, D. Braganca, R. Mandragora, K. Fitz-Jim, A. Cacciamani; G. Simeone, N. Vlasic
Udinese
M. Okoye; J. Abankwah, D. Alaba, C. Kabasele; H. Kamara, J. Karlström, S. Lovrić, J. Ekkelenkamp, G. Chakvetadze; K. Davis, V. Bayo
Team Form Analysis
Torino
League Position: 14Torino Form Analysis
Torino's recent run reads one win, one draw, and two losses across their last four Serie A matches, a pattern of inconsistency that has left them 14th in the table. The 2-1 away win at Fiorentina on September 5 stands out as their best result, showing an ability to score goals in difficult away fixtures. However, the 0-2 home defeat to AS Roma on September 14 exposed vulnerabilities in front of their own supporters, while the 1-1 draw at Bologna on September 19 suggests a team still searching for defensive solidity against mid-table opposition. The earlier 2-1 loss at Sassuolo on August 29 added to the sense that Torino have struggled against sides of similar standing. A Coppa Italia exit margin aside, in league play Torino have shown they can trouble stronger road opponents but have been inconsistent at home, a trend that will be worth monitoring given this match is being played at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino.
Udinese
League Position: 13Udinese Form Analysis
Udinese arrive in Turin on the back of three consecutive Serie A defeats, a worrying sequence that includes a 0-1 home loss to Cagliari on September 19, a 5-3 away defeat to Inter on September 14, and a 1-2 home loss to Lazio on September 7. The Inter result is particularly telling: conceding five goals points to defensive issues, but scoring three also shows Udinese retain attacking threat even against top-tier opposition. Sitting 13th in the table, just one place above Torino, Udinese's form suggests a team still finding its footing under Kosta Runjaic. The underlying numbers from these three league matches show goals being conceded freely, a pattern that will need addressing on the road against a Torino side that has scored in each of their recent away fixtures. Udinese's capacity to score goals, as shown against Inter, means they are unlikely to be out of any game, but their defensive record across these matches raises questions heading into this fixture.
Head-to-Head
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Udinese
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Udinese | 2 - 0 | Torino |
| 2026-01-07 | Torino | 1 - 2 | Udinese |
| 2025-04-23 | Torino | 2 - 0 | Udinese |
| 2024-12-29 | Udinese | 2 - 2 | Torino |
| 2024-03-16 | Udinese | 0 - 2 | Torino |
| 2023-12-23 | Torino | 1 - 1 | Udinese |
| 2023-02-05 | Torino | 1 - 0 | Udinese |
| 2022-10-23 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | Torino |
| 2022-02-06 | Udinese | 2 - 0 | Torino |
| 2021-11-22 | Torino | 2 - 1 | Udinese |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two sides has produced some entertaining and tightly contested meetings. The January 7, 2026 clash saw Udinese edge out Torino 2-1, continuing a competitive recent sequence between the clubs. The December 29, 2024 meeting ended 2-2, a high-scoring draw that showed both sides' attacking capabilities, while the March 16, 2024 fixture saw Torino run out comfortable 2-0 winners away at Udinese. These results, spread across multiple seasons, reflect a fixture that rarely produces one-sided outcomes, with both home and away sides capable of taking points from the other across recent campaigns.
Venue Factor
This match takes place at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino, Torino's home venue, where the atmosphere generated by the home support can play a role in tight, lower-table fixtures like this one. Torino's recent away form, including the win at Fiorentina, contrasts with a home defeat to Roma, suggesting their form at the Olimpico di Torino has been mixed this season. Udinese will be making the trip north as the away side, and their recent form on the road, including the heavy 5-3 defeat at Inter, will be tested again away from home. With both clubs sitting close together in the table, the home crowd's support could provide Torino
Injury Concerns
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