Probable starting eleven:

Roma:
Julio Sergio; Cicinho, Burdisso, Juan, Riise; Simplicio, Pizarro, Brighi; Menez; Borriello, Totti

Udinese:
Handanovic; Benatia, Coda, Domizzi; Isla, Inler, Asamoah, Armero; Sanchez; Di Natale, Floro Flores

I expect Roma to win here. The quality is on their side, the tradition too. And Roma is in excellent form, they played 1:1 against Juventus in Torino last week. Before that draw, Roma won three games in row, against Fiorentina, Lazio and Lecce. My opinion is they are able to continue the good run. Coach Ranieri survive the pressure after the bad start and now everything seems perfect for Roma. Just like the previous season. Totti, Borriello and Vucinic are playing excellent in attack, the defense is solid and Julio Sergio is in excellent form.

The tradition is on Roma side as they have 4 victories and one draw in the last five matches played at Olympico. Here are the results:

20. 03. 2010. AS Roma - Udinese 4:2
04. 02. 2010. AS Roma - Udinese 2:0 - Coppa Italia
07. 03. 2009. AS Roma - Udinese 1:1
02. 12. 2007. AS Roma - Udinese 2:1
11. 03. 2007. AS Roma - Udinese 3:1

Both coaches have some problems. Ranieri will be without injured De Rossi, Taddei and Perrotta. On other side Francesco Guidolin will be without injured Zapata, Basta and Ferronetti and suspended Pasquale.

My opinion is that Roma is better team. They are in better form and if they are able to close Di Natale, then half of the job is done. I believe Burdisso and Juan will find a way to keep Di Natale quiet.