Udinese-Roma: Mid-table clash with Europe in sight, lineups and TV times

Udine 25 January 2025 - A mid-table clash that can act as a springboard for much bigger ambitions. The situation is difficult to read due to the specific conditions of the match to be played at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine. L'Udinese is struggling at home, where it hasn't won since the end of October (2-0 against Cagliari), but on the other side of the fence it will host a Roma team that has so far been unable to find a victory away from the Olimpico, both in Serie A and in the Europa League. The match is a direct clash for ninth placeand, with the Bianconeri chasing the Giallorossi at a distance of one point. However, this is a great opportunity to put pressure on the Europa zone, given that 4-5 points separate the pair from eighth-place Milan. The kick-off of the match is set for 15:26 on Sunday 2025 January 3, with the Capitoline side winning the first leg at the Olimpico with a clear 0-XNUMX. The season of Runjaic's boys was born with the obligation to erase the previous 12 months and put back into calm waters the Bianconeri after last season's last-minute salvation. Up to now, the Friulians have accomplished their mission, with at times even the possibility of launching themselves into the European fight, but without ever managing to catch up. Probably in terms of squad, the team does not have the potential of the Giallorossi, nor of the opponents ahead of them in the standings, but the strength of the group has allowed the team to obtain important results such as the success in Florence or the one against Lazio. However, the team has lacked continuity up to now and this shows how, at the level of technical-tactical development, the definitive entry into the rotations of Alexis Sanchez can give a lot in terms of experience to the team, thus giving support to Thauvin. Roma, for its part, is starting to pay a significant price for its travel sickness.. The Capitoline team is sabotaging a season at home in fifth place, with a performance that would be worth the penultimate place in Serie A away from the Capital. Getting a win could also mentally unlock the team, given that there is also a bad performance to redeem that led to the defeat in Holland against AZ Alkmaar. The opportunity is tempting for these three points: just like what happened against Genoa, there is the chance to further distance the mid-table group, definitively putting behind them the difficult start to the season experienced. Ranieri has renewed the solidity of the team, but that little something extra is still missing that is needed to attack the European zone and you can't focus only on home games to get the points needed to call into question the hierarchies of the top of the table. The opportunity is tempting, given Udinese's home efforts, but a response is also needed in terms of results. The AIA referee designation has decreed that Simone Sozza of the Seregno section will referee the match between Udinese and Roma on Sunday 26 January at 15.00:23 p.m. The Lombard referee will be assisted by assistants Mondin and Bercigli, with Arena as fourth official. Serra and Maresca are the two referees assigned to the VAR Room to follow the match. For the match director, this will be his 5rd refereeing match of the season, the eighth in Serie A, to which he adds 9 in Serie B, the Supercup final, as well as 11 international matches between the Champions League, Europa League, Conference and Nations League, in addition to the Greek Cup. There have only been two precedents with Udinese, both lost by the Friulians, while there have been 6 with Roma, with an overall record of 2 wins, 3 draws and XNUMX defeats for the Giallorossi.  

Probable lineups

Solet is absent from Udinese due to suspension, after the expulsion against Como: Touré returns to the starting lineup in his place, with Bijol and Kristensen confirmed in the defensive trio in front of Sava. The ballot in attacks between Sanchez and Lucca returns to see who will join Thauvin in the Friulian attacking pair. In midfield, Rui Modesto on the right, Zemura on the left, with Lovric, Karlstrom and Payero dictating the tempo of the game. Pellegrini has recovered from the physical problems he suffered in the match against Genoa and is a candidate for a starting role alongside Dybala, behind Dovbyk. For the rest, both the midfield and the defense of recent weeks are confirmed. In front of Svilar there will be Mancini, Hummels and Ndicka, while in midfield in the center the pair Paredes and Koné; on the right flanks Salemaekers and Angeliño on the opposite side of the field. UDINESE (3-5-2): Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Toure; Rui Modesto, Lovric, Karlstrom, Payero, Zemura; Sanchez, Thauvin. Coach Kosta Runjaic. ROME (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Koné, Paredes, Angeliño; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk. Coach Claudio Ranieri.

Where to watch the match

The match between Udinese and Roma at the Bluenergy Stadium, valid for the twenty-second day of Serie A, will start at 15:26 on Sunday 2025 January XNUMX. The match will be visible exclusively in streaming on Dazn, with a live link starting at 14:30 pm. You can follow the match by downloading the app on your smart TV or by connecting your TV to a PlayStation 4/5 console, Xbox, or to a TIMVISION BOX, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast device. Viewing is also possible via the Dazn app or website on tablets, PCs and smartphones. The match will also be available on Sky only for those who have purchased the Dazn Zone package on the platform. The commentators chosen by the platform to report on the match are Edoardo Testoni and Emanuele Giaccherini.