Udinese vs Parma Match Preview: Key Player Availability and Impact
Udinese host Parma at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine on 18 April 2026 in Serie A, Regular Season - 33. Udinese come into this round sitting 10th on 43 points, with a goal difference of -4. Parma travel as the 14th-placed side, on 36 points and a goal difference of -17.
Udinese Availability
Udinese face several concerns in attack and defense.
- K. Davis (Injury) is sidelined. The striker is Udinese’s leading scorer in Serie A with 10 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances, making his absence a major blow to their attacking threat.
- A. Zanoli (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing a defensive option on the right.
- J. Zemura (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, leaving further uncertainty in the full-back areas.
No suspensions are listed for Udinese, and creative midfielder N. Zaniolo, the team’s top assist provider with 6 assists and 5 goals, is available.
Parma Availability
Parma also have notable absentees.
- M. Frigan (Knee Injury) is sidelined, reducing depth in the forward line.
- B. Cremaschi (Injury) is doubtful, potentially weakening their midfield rotation.
There are no suspensions reported for Parma, and key attacker Mateo Pellegrino, their top scorer with 8 goals and 1 assist, remains available.
Impact Summary
Udinese lose their primary goalscorer in K. Davis, significantly cutting into their attacking output despite Zaniolo’s creative presence. Parma retain their main finisher in Mateo Pellegrino, but the loss of Frigan and the doubt over Cremaschi slightly diminish their offensive and midfield options.
