Udinese vs Parma Match Preview: Key Injuries and Lineup Insights
Udinese host Parma at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine on 18 April 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 33. Udinese arrive in 10th place on 43 points (goal difference -4), while Parma sit 14th with 36 points (goal difference -17).
Udinese Availability
Udinese face several issues in attack and defense.
- K. Davis (Injury) is sidelined. A key figure, he has scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists in 27 appearances, making his absence a major blow to Udinese’s attacking threat.
- A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined, weakening the right side of the defense.
- J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, leaving another question mark in the full-back positions.
With Davis out, creative responsibility will fall even more on N. Zaniolo, who leads Udinese with 6 assists and 5 goals from midfield.
Parma Availability
Parma also have concerns in the final third.
- M. Frigan (Knee Injury) is sidelined, reducing depth in the attacking options.
- B. Cremaschi (Injury) is doubtful and may miss out from midfield.
Parma’s main attacking reference remains Mateo Pellegrino, who has 8 goals and 1 assist in 31 appearances.
Impact Summary
Udinese lose a significant share of their goals with Davis sidelined, directly impacting their penalty-box presence and finishing. Parma’s absences are more about depth, with their primary scorer Pellegrino available to lead the line, but reduced rotation options could tell late in the match.
