AS Roma aims to close the gap in the Serie A standings against Udinese Calcio, who have shown resilience under new manager Luca Gotti. Roma's inconsistent form, highlighted by a 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan, could be challenged by Udinese's solid defense, spearheaded by Brazilian center-back Nehuén Pérez. A win for the hosts could propel them into the top four, but Udinese will look to spoil the party.