Overview
- The match kicks off on Monday at 19:45 GMT (14:45 EST) at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, with coverage on DAZN in the UK and Paramount+ in the USA.
- Roma confirm Paulo Dybala is out for roughly two weeks and Manu Kone for about three, while Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz return for domestic selection and Mario Hermoso is included after resuming full training.
- Udinese enter in 11th place following a 3-1 win at Hellas Verona, though they remain without Nicolo Zaniolo, Hassane Kamara, Jakub Piotrowski and Adam Buksa.
- Roma have allowed just 13 league goals this season for the best defensive record in Serie A and have won six straight league meetings with Udinese.
- Roma sit fifth on 43 points and target a result to press the top-four race, with media projections tipping Malen to lead the line supported by Matias Soule and Lorenzo Pellegrini.