Get ready for an exciting Serie A showdown this Saturday as Udinese host Torino at the Dacia Arena (Stadio Friuli) in matchweek 35 of the 2025/26 season. With both teams sitting comfortably in mid-table—Udinese in 11th place with 44 points and Torino in 13th with 41—this clash promises plenty of action as they look to finish the campaign strong.
Udinese come into the match after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Lazio, showing their attacking flair but also some defensive vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Torino managed to hold league giants Inter to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their last outing, proving they can compete with the best. The head-to-head history favors Udinese, who edged Torino 2-1 in their most recent meeting.
On the team news front, Udinese boss Kosta Runjaić is expected to field a strong lineup featuring Maduka Okoye between the sticks, a solid defensive core of Thomas Kristensen, Christian Kabasele, and Oumar Solet, with Kingsley Ehizibue and Hassane Kamara providing width. The midfield engine room will likely include Jakub Piotrowski, Oier Zarraga, and Arthur Atta, while Nicolò Zaniolo and Idrissa Gueye lead the attack.
Torino, under Roberto D'Aversa, will counter with Alberto Paleari in goal, a backline of Saúl Coco, Ardian Ismajli, and Enzo Ebosse, and wing-backs Valentino Lázaro and Rafael Obrador pushing forward. The midfield trio of Emirhan Ilkhan, Gvidas Gineitis, and Nikola Vlasic will aim to control the tempo, with Giovanni Simeone and Che Adams posing a constant threat up front.
Interestingly, the managers have a tight history: Runjaić has faced D'Aversa twice, winning once and drawing once, while D'Aversa has a mixed record against Udinese with three wins, five draws, and just one loss in nine meetings. Runjaić's record against Torino is evenly balanced with one win, one draw, and one defeat.
Looking at recent form, Torino have been tough to beat on the road, with just one loss in their last eight away matches and two consecutive games without defeat. They're also on a four-match unbeaten run overall, though they've drawn their last two. Udinese, on the other hand, have stumbled a bit at home, going three matches without a win, but they've only lost once in their last five games across all competitions.
With both sides eager to climb the table and build momentum for next season, expect a competitive, high-energy encounter. Whether you're backing the Zebrette or the Granata, this is one Serie A fixture you won't want to miss!