UDINE, Italy (Interstat) — Udinese and Parma will meet in a Serie A clash on Saturday with the hosts looking to continue a late-season surge and the visitors seeking stability.

The match at the Bluenergy Stadium pits two sides in contrasting form. Udinese arrives with momentum from two significant victories, including a 1-0 midweek triumph over Atalanta on Tuesday and a stunning 3-0 away win against AC Milan last Saturday. Those results followed a gritty 0-0 draw at Napoli, indicating a resilient defensive unit.

Parma’s recent path has been more uneven. The club earned a credible 1-1 draw with Napoli last Sunday, preceded by another 1-1 draw at Lazio. However, those results are bright spots in a difficult stretch that featured a 4-1 loss at Cremonese and a 4-1 defeat at Torino in recent weeks.

The head-to-head history favors Udinese, which secured a 2-0 victory at Parma when the teams last met on Nov. 29, 2025.

Udinese manager Andrea Sottil will likely rely on a defense that has kept clean sheets in three of its last five league matches. Parma boss Fabio Pecchia must find a way to translate draws against top-half teams into a winning formula, with his squad having recorded four draws in its last five outings.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

The fixture holds importance for both sides as the season enters its final stages. Udinese will look to solidify its position in the top half of the table, while Parma aims to climb away from the relegation conversation.

Following this match, Udinese’s next assignment is a trip to face Lazio on Monday, April 27. Parma will host Pisa in its next Serie A fixture on Saturday, April 25.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT) on Saturday, April 18, 2026.