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

To open Saturday’s 35th day of Serie A is the challenge between Udinese and Torino, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. in the setting of the Bluenergy Stadium. Here they face two teams that by now have nothing more to ask from this championship, being both already saved and intent only on ending the year in the best possible way, perhaps showcasing their prized pieces to attract the interest of clubs ahead of the upcoming summer soccer market session.

The hosts come to this fixture after the pyrotechnic 3-3 draw accrued on the Lazio pitch, a bitter result for Runajic’s men, who were reached at the expiration of the match by Daniel Maldini’s goal. On the other hand, the granata are coming back from the convincing home comeback against the leading Inter: under two goals, they managed to snatch an excellent point, demonstrating an enviable athletic condition right at the end of the match, when the Nerazzurri started to show the first signs of tiredness.

Runjaic has to deal with several absences in the midfield: Piotrowski is out with injury, Karlstrom and Ekkelenkamp not at their best and starting from the bench, in their place in the middle of the field, in addition to Atta, are Zarraga and 2006 Miller. In defense the Solet-Kabasele-Kristensen trio is proven, forward Davis still out: in his place Buksa, slightly favored over Gueye as offensive terminal supported by Zaniolo.

Torino without Zapata, Adams, Ismajli, and Anjorin. Paleari between the posts, Coco and Ebosse certain of a place in defense, Ilkhan in the middle with Vlasic and Gineitis on his flanks. The weight of the attack turned all to “Cholito” Simeone and Kulenovic.

Probable formations

UDINESE (3-5-1-1): Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Atta, Zarraga, Miller, Kamara; Buksa, Zaniolo. All. Runjaic.

TORINO (3-5-2): Paleari; Coco, Maripan, Ebosse; Lazaro, Ilkhan, Gineitis, Vlasic, Obrador; Simeone, Kulenovic. All. D’Aversa.

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