The Stadio Ennio Tardini hosts a pivotal Serie A clash on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 17:30 UTC, as Parma faces Udinese. This Round 9 fixture could be decisive in the race to avoid relegation, with both teams desperate for points.
Form Guide
Parma’s recent form has been concerning, with their last five matches yielding just one win and four losses. Averaging just 0.8 goals per game while conceding 2.2, their struggles are evident. Udinese, however, are in an even more precarious position, having lost their last five matches. Despite their identical scoring average of 0.8 goals per game, Udinese’s defense has been leakier, conceding 2.6 goals per match.
Head-to-Head
The recent encounters between Parma and Udinese have been fiercely contested. Udinese edged Parma 2-0 in their last meeting at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 29, 2025, but Parma avenged that loss with a 1-0 victory at Udinese on April 18, 2026. Overall, Udinese has had the upper hand in recent seasons, with three wins in their last five meetings.
Team News & Injuries
Parma will miss key players P. Almqvist and N. Elphege due to calf injury and illness, respectively, while H. Nicolussi Caviglia’s thigh injury adds to their woes. Udinese’s injury list includes D. Alaba, V. Bayo, I. Gueye, and O. Solet, all sidelined with various injuries. These absences could significantly impact both sides’ performances.
The Odds
According to William Hill, the odds are tightly contested, with Parma priced at 2.70, a draw at 3.00, and Udinese slightly favored at 2.62. The double chance of a draw or Udinese win is the advised prediction, reflecting their slight edge in form and head-to-head records.
Our Prediction
Considering the recent form, head-to-head statistics, and the stakes involved, we predict a closely fought encounter ending in a 1-1 draw. Udinese’s slight edge in head-to-head and overall performance metrics justifies this result, though both teams’ desperate need for points could lead to an unpredictable match.
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