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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, with four matches played so far this season. The early results show a mixed picture: one win, one draw, and two losses, leaving the club with a goal difference of -2 after scoring 8 and conceding 10. That combination of numbers points to a team capable of attacking output but still working out its defensive solidity, having failed to keep a clean sheet in any of its opening four fixtures.

Looking at the split between home and away form adds further nuance. Udinese have yet to win at home, drawing one and losing one of two matches on their own turf, while their away form has actually been the stronger of the two, picking up a win alongside a loss in two matches on the road. The team's recent form string of DWLL suggests some inconsistency in stringing together results, though the presence of a win and a draw within that sequence shows the side is competitive rather than off the pace entirely.

In terms of goals, scoring 8 in four matches is a healthy return, indicating that Udinese have the attacking tools to trouble opponents and are not a side short of creativity or firepower going forward. However, conceding 10 in the same span highlights defensive vulnerabilities that will need addressing if the club hopes to convert its attacking promise into a more stable points return. For a club and fanbase accustomed to Serie A's competitive mid-table battles, this start represents a campaign in transition, one where the attacking identity is visible but where balancing that with defensive discipline remains the central challenge under Runjaic's management.

Squad (30 players)

Goalkeepers (5)

B. Mrozek
#41 B. Mrozek
M. Okoye
#40 M. Okoye
D. Padelli
#93 D. Padelli
E. Piana
#99 E. Piana
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 (11)

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
D. Pejičić‡
#79 D. Pejičić‡
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 7.2 3 1 1 265 6 83
28
O. Solet
O. Solet
DF 7.0 3 0 0 218 3 122
24
J. Piotrowski
J. Piotrowski
MF 7.1 3 1 0 146 3 65
23
M. Vojvoda
M. Vojvoda
MF 7.2 3 0 0 265 8 148
77
E. Ebosse
E. Ebosse
DF 6.4 3 0 0 203 2 130
11
H. Kamara
H. Kamara
MF 7.7 3 2 1 270 9 86
8
J. Karlström
J. Karlström
MF 6.9 3 1 0 270 5 113
40
M. Okoye
M. Okoye
GK 7.7 3 0 0 270 0 97
6
Oier Zarraga
Oier Zarraga
MF 6.3 3 0 0 45 0 12
14
J. Abankwah
J. Abankwah
DF 6.7 3 0 0 256 5 93
46
Unai Gómez
Unai Gómez
MF 6.4 3 0 0 116 2 27
38
L. Miller
L. Miller
MF 6.7 3 0 0 124 2 44
15
V. Bayo
V. Bayo
FW 6.4 2 0 0 63 0 16
9
K. Davis
K. Davis
FW 6.8 2 0 1 144 1 47
13
N. Bertola
N. Bertola
DF 6.5 2 0 0 36 1 18
7
I. Gueye
I. Gueye
FW 6.5 2 0 0 94 0 25
10
N. Zaniolo
N. Zaniolo
FW 7.2 1 0 0 89 2 25
27
C. Kabasele
C. Kabasele
DF 6.3 1 0 0 52 1 11
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, none of whom carry a doubtful tag, meaning all six are confirmed absentees. The list spans multiple areas of the pitch, but the defensive and midfield ranks appear hardest hit. A. Zanoli is out with a knee injury, while O. Solet is unavailable due to an unspecified injury, both representing losses to the backline. In midfield, J. Piotrowski is missing due to heart problems, a concerning designation that removes a creative or ball-winning option from contention. Further forward, M. Palma is nursing a muscle injury, and both N. Zaniolo and J. Arizala are dealing with thigh injuries, stripping the squad of attacking depth and variety in the final third.

With three of the six absences concentrated among attacking players, Udinese's ability to rotate and vary their approach in the final third is clearly compromised. The simultaneous defensive absences of Zanoli and Solet add further strain, forcing reliance on whoever remains fit across the back line. Losing this many players across multiple positions at once tests the overall depth of the squad, and the absence of alternatives with similar profiles to Zaniolo and Arizala in particular could limit tactical flexibility until players return to full fitness.

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 last five matches paint a picture of inconsistency, with two wins, one draw, and two losses producing a stop-start rhythm rather than any clear upward or downward trajectory. The sequence began with a 5-3 away defeat to Inter, followed by a 1-2 home loss to Lazio, before the side recovered with back-to-back wins over Venezia (2-1 at home) and Monza (2-3 away). A 1-1 home draw with Como rounded out the run. Across these five matches Udinese scored 10 goals and conceded 11, a return that reflects an attack capable of finding the net regularly but a defense prone to lapses, particularly evident in the concessions against Inter and Lazio.

The goals-for tally suggests Udinese have generally been able to trouble opposing defenses, netting in every match in this stretch, including three or more goals in three of the five games. However, the defensive record tells a less encouraging story, with at least one goal conceded in every fixture and five let in against Inter alone. The results also point to a split in performance against varying levels of opposition: the two defeats came against Inter and Lazio, while the wins arrived against Venezia and Monza, suggesting Udinese have found more success against teams outside the league's top bracket. The home draw against Como further underlines the mixed nature of this recent run.

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