Udinese vs Torino: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 02.05.2026
One of the upcoming Serie A fixtures will take place on Saturday at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, where Udinese will host Torino. Just two points separate the sides in the middle of the table, making this encounter crucial in the local battle for a top-half finish in Serie A.
Match preview
Udinese experienced a rollercoaster April, but overall, Kosta Runjaić’s side looks much more mature than a season ago. After a brilliant 3-0 victory over Milan at San Siro, they suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Parma, then played out a wild 3-3 draw with Lazio, coming within touching distance of victory before conceding in stoppage time.
Udinese’s progress is evident not only in their results but also in their performances against top sides: since early March, they’ve picked up points against Atalanta and Como, and claimed wins over Genoa and Fiorentina. The main concern remains their home attack: the Bianconeri have failed to score in three consecutive home games, which is especially worrying given the doubts over top scorer Keinan Davis’s fitness.
Torino, meanwhile, have found new life following their managerial change and no longer look like a team simply playing out the season. Under Roberto D’Aversa, the Granata have collected 14 points from eight matches—a pace that would put them in Serie A’s top five over that stretch—and their attack has become one of the league’s most productive.
Last round, the Bulls showed grit against Inter, battling back for a 2-2 draw thanks to a goal from Giovanni Simeone and a penalty from Nikola Vlašić. Simeone’s surge is especially noteworthy: the striker is in red-hot form and has joined the exclusive group of players to score 10+ goals in a single Serie A season for five different clubs. Torino have also improved on the road—they head to Udine aiming for a third straight away clean sheet.
Probable lineups
- Udinese: Okoye, Kristensen, Kabasele, Solé, Ehizibue, Atta, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara, Zaniolo, Gueye.
- Torino: Paleari, Marianucci, Coco, Ebosse, Lazaro, Ilhan, Gineitis, Obrador, Vlašić, Adams, Simeone.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Udinese won the first meeting of the season against Torino 2-1 and could complete a league double over the Turin outfit for the first time since 2008.
- Udinese have failed to score in their last three home Serie A matches.
- Torino under Roberto D’Aversa have picked up 14 points in eight matches, while Giovanni Simeone continues his goal-scoring streak.
- Udinese have won just one of their last five home matches.
- Udinese have beaten Torino just once in their last five home meetings, losing three times.
Prediction
Both teams approach this match free from serious table pressure but with a clear motivation to finish the season in the top half. Udinese have become bolder against high-profile opponents, and the emergence of Arthur Atta as a scoring threat has added a new dimension to their attack. Torino, meanwhile, look far more dynamic than in the first part of the season and have become much more clinical under D’Aversa. Still, at home, Udinese will be eager to play more aggressively after their goalless streak, so the most likely scenario is an open game with goals from both sides.
