Serie A 2025-2026: Udinese-Parma, the likely lineups

Saturday’s Serie A opens at 3 p.m. at the Bluenergy Stadium with the match between Udinese and Parma. With the league vol nearing its end, this partita puts two squadre with different ambitions. Per the Udinandif, by now praticfully certadella permanenza in Serie A, winning would mean consolidating thea owna posiziorne in the metthere atthe top of the rankings. In contrast, for ithe Parma una vittoria sarebbe dandcisiva to almost mathematically guaranteesalvation. The Crusaders, who currently enjoy a vantaggior by nine pati on the relegation zone, punttono to win to almost definitely file for salvation.

Runjaic is forced to redesign the attack because of Davis’ forfeit, so it will be Zaniolo who will act as an advanced reference, supported by Atta and Ekkelenkamp. In midfield, Poland’s Piotrowski will flank Karlstrom in the middle, while on the outside lanes Ehizibue and Kamara will be tasked with pushing. Defensively, in front of Okoye, the solid trio of Kristensen, Kabasele and Solet is confirmed.

Technician Cuesta can smile about the return of Mateo Pellegrino, who will resume his place in attack with Strefezza. Nicolussi Caviglia returns as a starter in the box, flanked by the quality of Bernabé and the physicality of Keita. The defensive line protecting Suzuki sees captain Delprato, along with Circati and Argentine Valenti.

Udinese-Parma, the likely lineups

Udinese (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Piotrowski, Karlstrom, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Atta; Zaniolo. Coach Runjaic.

Parma (3-5-2): Suzuki; Delprato, Circati, Valenti; Britschgi, Bernabè, Keita, Nicolussi Caviglia, Valeri; Strefezza, Pellegrino. All. Cuesta.