Udinese vs Roma - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 23
Goals
Game Review
In a tightly contested Serie A clash, Udinese secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Roma, thanks to a decisive goal from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (GAP -0.1%) in the 49th minute. This result might come as a surprise to some, given Roma's stature and ambitions in the league, but Udinese's resilience and tactical discipline were on full display. The match was largely balanced, with both teams having their moments. However, it was Ekkelenkamp's strike just after the break that proved to be the difference. The goal came from a well-executed team move, highlighting Udinese's ability to capitalize on their chances. Roma, despite having players like Gianluca Mancini (GAP +4.6%) and Mile Svilar (GAP +4.3%) who performed well individually, struggled to break down a resolute Udinese defense. Mancini's defensive contributions were notable, but the team lacked the cutting edge in the final third, with Donyell Malen (GAP -2.6%) unable to make a significant impact. In terms of lineup changes, Roma's head coach made strategic adjustments by bringing in Lorenzo Venturino and Daniele Ghilardi during the match. However, these changes did not yield the desired effect as Udinese maintained their defensive solidity. For Udinese, the victory is a significant boost, potentially lifting them in the Serie A standings and providing momentum as they look to climb further up the table. Roma, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their attacking inefficiencies if they are to maintain their push for European qualification. Post-match reactions highlighted the importance of Ekkelenkamp's goal and the defensive efforts of players like Nicolò Bertola (GAP +1.4%) and Oumar Solet (GAP +0.1%), who were instrumental in keeping Roma at bay. The result leaves both teams with much to ponder as they prepare for their next fixtures.
Lineups
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Substitutes
| 67' | Lorenzo Venturinofor Lorenzo Pellegrini |
| 71' | Daniele Ghilardifor Mario Hermoso |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 5 | Roma | 23 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 43 | W W W D L |
| 9 | Udinese | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 34 | -8 | 32 | W D L W W |
Last Games
Serie A
Gameweek 23
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.