Date, Team News & Prediction

Hellas Verona vs Udinese face each other in an important Italian Serie A clash as both teams look to secure valuable points in the middle of the season. Verona are fighting to move away from the relegation zone, while Udinese aim to stay competitive in the mid-table race.

The January 26, 2026, game will be the 44th Serie A competitive game between Udinese and Hellas Verona. Verona have struggled for consistency this season, especially in attack. Goals have been hard to come by, and defensive mistakes have cost them points in close matches.

Playing at home gives them some confidence, but pressure remains high heading into this fixture.

Udinese arrive in slightly better form. They have been more organized defensively and have shown the ability to grind out results, particularly in low-scoring games.

Their physical style and counter-attacking approach could cause problems for a Verona side that often leaves space behind.

Udinese’s last victory on the road against Verona came in 2022, and Kabasele is set to make his 50th appearance for the club.

Hellas Verona vs Udinese Date, Time, Team News, Starting XI and Where to watch

• Date: January 26, 2026
• Venue: Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy
• Kick-off: 20:45 local time (CET, 19:45 UTC)
• Hellas Verona Form: L L D L L D
• Udinese Form: L D L W D L

Hellas Verona:

Verona is dealing with a few injury concerns, particularly in midfield and defense. Rotation is possible, but the core structure is expected to remain the same. The home side will rely heavily on discipline and compact defending.

• Darko Lazovic (suspended), Suat Serdar (injury). Doubt: Tomas Suslov (fitness). Coach Paolo Zanetti may rely on young forwards like Amin Sarr amid creative shortages.

Udinese:

Udinese have fewer injury issues and are expected to name a strong starting XI. Their focus will be on controlling the midfield and using quick transitions to create chances.

• Out: Gerard Deulofeu (long-term knee), Martin Payero (hamstring). Thomas Kristensen could start in defense, with Lorenzo Lucca leading the line. No new suspensions.

Hellas Verona vs Udinese Predicted Starting XI

• Hellas Verona (3-4-2-1): Montipo (GK); Dawidowicz, Coppola, Frese; Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Lazovic; Livramento, Kastanos; Tengstedt.
• Udinese (3-5-2): Okoye (GK); Kristensen, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Lovric, Samardzic, Zarraga, Zemura; Thauvin, Lucca.

Match Analysis

Verona are likely to start cautiously, trying to avoid conceding early. Udinese, meanwhile, will look comfortable without the ball and wait for opportunities on the counter. Set-pieces and individual errors could play a major role in deciding the match.

With both teams preferring safety over risk, this game is expected to be tight and slow-paced, especially in the first half.

Prediction of Hellas Verona vs Udinese

Verona’s home advantage and recent head-to-head edge could force a scrappy draw, but Udinese’s superior form and attacking options likely secure a narrow win in a low-scoring game. Models predict under 2.5 goals.

Prediction: Hellas Verona 1–1 Udinese

Where to Watch Hellas Verona vs Udinese

• United States: ESPN+ (live stream in English/Spanish), ESPN Deportes (TV/stream), fuboTV (includes ESPN+ channels).
• Spain: Movistar LaLiga channels, DAZN (select matches).
• United Kingdom/Europe: DAZN (primary), Sky Sports (occasional).
• Other Regions: beIN Sports (MENA/Asia), Disney+ (select countries like Brazil), or local La Liga broadcasters. Check the official La Liga website’s “Where to Watch” section for your country-specific options.