Parma vs Udinese preview with probable lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and odds for Wednesday's Serie A clash. Get the betting angle early.
Parma vs Udinese Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Parma, Stadio Ennio Tardini |
Parma vs Udinese at the Stadio Ennio Tardini is a proper scrap at the wrong end of the Serie A table, with Parma 19th and Udinese 17th heading into Wednesday's kick-off.
Alberto Gilardino has been in the Parma dugout since late September and is still chasing his first points as boss. Home comforts at the Tardini have to count for something here.
Udinese arrive with the worst form in the division, and Kosta Runjaić is under severe pressure. Neither dugout can afford another defeat, which makes this a messy, nervy evening in prospect.
Udinese hold the upper hand in this fixture, winning four of the previous meetings. Parma have managed just one victory in that run, so the hosts have history to put right as well as points.
Parma vs Udinese Form
Parma have lost their last three Serie A matches, with Inter, Torino and Lazio all beating Gilardino's side since he took charge. The back line is the issue, leaking multiple goals in each of those defeats. David Romero is the bright spot up front, having found the target four times across his last five league appearances.
Udinese are in an even deeper hole, beaten in each of their last six Serie A matches, most recently at home to AC Milan. They have shipped two or more goals on six occasions across their last seven league outings, and Runjaić is feeling the heat. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is the creative spark behind Keinan Davis, and he needs to find it quickly.
Parma vs Udinese Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Parma: Nesta Elphege (Injured/out), Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (Injured/out), Pontus Almqvist (Injured/out)
Udinese: Idrissa Gueye (Injured/out), Vakoun Bayo (Injured/out), David Alaba (Doubtful)
Parma
On the Parma vs Udinese lineups front, Gilardino is set to stick with a back three, with Edoardo Corvi in goal and David Romero partnering Matija Frigan up front. Losing Hans Nicolussi Caviglia hurts the engine room, so Mandela Keita and Adrián Bernabé carry the midfield load. Keita is a handful to deal with, drawing two or more fouls in seven of his past eight appearances.
Udinese
Runjaić should set up in a 3-4-2-1 with Maduka Okoye in goal, and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Giorgi Chakvetadze supporting Keinan Davis. Idrissa Gueye and Vakoun Bayo are both out, while David Alaba is doubtful, leaving Christian Kabasele, Matteo Palma and James Abankwah to form the back three.
Parma vs Udinese Predicted Lineup
Parma
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Edoardo Corvi; Mariano Troilo, Diego Carlos, Dominik Drobnic; Enrico Delprato, Mandela Keita, Adrián Bernabé, Simone Lontani, Emanuele Valeri; David Romero, Matija Frigan (probable)
Udinese
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maduka Okoye; Matteo Palma, Christian Kabasele, James Abankwah; Mërgim Vojvoda, Jesper Karlström, Jakub Piotrowski, Hassane Kamara; Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Giorgi Chakvetadze; Keinan Davis (probable)
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Parma vs Udinese Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 27+ shots taken in 8 of Udinese's last 8 matches in Serie A.
Udinese have had 14+ shots in 10 out of 10 matches against Parma in Serie A.
There have been 14+ corners in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Parma and Udinese in Serie A.
Parma have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 10 matches against Udinese in Serie A.
Keinan Davis has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Parma in Serie A.
Parma vs Udinese Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Parma are 7/4 with Betfred and Udinese are the same price with Spreadex, so the market can barely separate two struggling sides. Our numbers lean slightly towards the visitors, but their form makes them hard to trust, so our Parma vs Udinese prediction is goals at both ends rather than a confident call on the winner. Neither defence inspires any faith, and the projected total sits above three goals.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides have been leaking goals, and the model projects a high-scoring game. This tops our Parma vs Udinese best bets, with our numbers putting the implied probability of Over 2.5 at 62.82%, comfortably above what the bookmakers are pricing in. Parma have seen over 2.5 goals in each of their last five Serie A games, and this pair look built for an open evening.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Parma and Udinese have both been conceding regularly. Udinese have scored at least two goals in their last three away matches against Parma in all competitions. Parma's back line offers little resistance at the moment either, so backing goals at both ends sits neatly alongside the Over 2.5 call.
Parma vs Udinese Bet Builder
Our Parma vs Udinese bet builder tips back the hosts to win, El Bilal Touré to land a shot on target, Nicolò Bertola to be carded and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp to have 2+ shots.
Parma to win. Udinese have lost 6 of their last 6 Serie A matches, and in a builder the home side are the ones worth taking a stand on.
El Bilal Touré over 0.5 shots on target. He has hit the target in five of his previous six league outings, and both defences have been generous.
Nicolò Bertola to be shown a card. The defender has picked up a booking twice in his last three league appearances, and this has the look of a scrappy, nervy affair.
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp over 1.5 shots. The Udinese attacking midfielder has reached that tally in six of his previous eight matches. Udinese like to shoot from distance, and Parma struggle against long shots.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 23/2 elsewhere.
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Parma vs Udinese Talking Points
Set pieces could settle this. Udinese have scored three goals directly from corner situations this season, and Parma are poor at defending set pieces and in aerial duels. Udinese have also produced the highest goal tally in the league in the final 15 minutes of the first half, at both ends, so the spell before the break is worth watching closely.
Parma vs Udinese Predictions FAQs
When is the Parma vs Udinese Italian Serie A game?
The match kicks off at 17:30 UK time on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Where is Parma vs Udinese being played?
Parma vs Udinese is being played at Ennio Tardini.
What competition is Parma vs Udinese in?
Parma vs Udinese is a Serie A match in the 2026/2027 season.
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