Udinese vs Juventus: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 14 March 2026
One of the fixtures of Serie A’s Matchday 29 will take place on Saturday in Udine at the Friuli Stadium, where Udinese will host Juventus. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive set of odds.
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Match preview
Udinese come into this encounter in a noticeably better mood than just a couple of weeks ago. Kosta Runjaić’s side put an end to a run of three straight losses with a confident 3-0 dismantling of Fiorentina, followed by a 2-2 draw against Atalanta — proving that even without major ambitions in the standings, they remain an unpleasant and well-organized opponent.
But the hosts have one obvious issue, which is especially worrying ahead of a meeting with Juventus. Defensive absences are once again taking their toll on squad depth, and although Kamara’s return offers some relief, the overall reliability of the back line remains in doubt; against a side that has seriously upped its attacking tempo, these details often prove decisive.
Juventus are currently going through an emotionally charged period, but so far, they’re handling it with composure. After a painful Champions League exit at the hands of Galatasaray, the Turin giants didn’t collapse: first, they battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw with Roma, then followed it up by clinically dispatching Pisa 4-0, showing that under Luciano Spalletti’s leadership, the team is becoming increasingly resilient and composed under pressure.
The visitors’ main trump card right now is their attack, which has finally started firing consistently rather than in fits and starts. Over the last five matches, Juve have netted 12 goals, Yildiz is back to making a difference, Locatelli and Koopmeiners are dictating the tempo in midfield, and with a nearly full-strength squad, Spalletti is able to field his best XI with hardly any compromises.
Probable line-ups
- Udinese: Okoye, Kristensen, Kabasele, Mlakar, Kamara, Ekkelenkamp, Karlström, Petrowski, Ehizibue, Davis, Zaniolo
- Juventus: Perin, Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Conceição, David, Yildiz
Match facts and head-to-head
- In eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings, both teams have not scored.
- In six of the last nine encounters, Juventus have scored at least two goals against Udinese.
- Udinese have beaten Fiorentina 3-0 and drawn 2-2 with Atalanta in their last two rounds.
Prediction
This game doesn’t look like an easy one for Juventus, but in terms of form, the visitors head into the match from a stronger position. Udinese know how to dig in and make life difficult, but their defensive injury woes have come at just the wrong time, as the Turin side finally find stability in their attacking mechanisms. The hosts will surely have their moments, especially riding the emotional wave after positive results against Fiorentina and Atalanta. But over the course of the match, class, fresh attacking output, and a historically favorable head-to-head should tip the scales in favor of the Old Lady.
