Udinese vs Como Prediction 22 August 2026
📢 Can Como keep up their impressive standards? Cesc Fàbregas's side were the story of last season, finishing fourth in Serie A and earning a Champions League place in the process. The big question now is whether such a young squad can handle the demands of three competitions at once. For the moment, though, attention turns to matchday one, where Como face a solid mid-table side in Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record between Udinese and Como over the last 20 years is fairly sparse: the two sides have met just four times. In those matches, Udinese have won once, one game ended in a draw, and Como have won twice. Last season's meetings were low on goals. In the first half of the campaign, Como won 1-0 at home, with their only goal coming from the penalty spot, while the reverse fixture ended goalless.
Head-to-head statistics Udinese - Como
Udinese Calcio Team Overview
⚫ Udinese had a decent season by their own standards last time out: 50 points from 38 matches and a tenth-place finish. A European spot was not entirely out of reach, but a lack of consistency cost them - too many points dropped against weaker opposition. Their attack was also underwhelming: 45 goals scored against 48 conceded. They ended up nine points short of the top seven.
⚪ Pre-season was a mixed picture. Udinese failed to win any of their first five friendlies, but finished their preparation on a stronger note. In the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, they beat Nottingham Forest and Barcelona 1-0 apiece to win the tournament - though both matches were played in a shortened 45-minute format. On 15 August, they also played their first competitive fixture of the season, beating Padova 1-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 64, though the stats suggested it was a fairly even contest.
Match Results: Udinese Calcio
Como 1907 Team Overview
🔵 At the start of last season, we said Como were one of those clubs capable of surprising people and pushing for European football. The Lariani exceeded those expectations: they finished fourth with 71 points, ahead of the likes of Milan and Juventus, and earned a place in the Champions League - a remarkable achievement for a club with no previous European experience.
⚪ That said, Como's pre-season results give their supporters little reason for optimism. The club won just two of their seven summer matches, both against modest opposition - Al-Ula (3-1) and Famalicão (3-2). On the other hand, Cesc Fàbregas's side showed they could hold their own against top Premier League clubs, drawing with Arsenal (1-1, lost 4-3 on penalties) and Liverpool (0-0). So it's not all bad for the visitors.
Match Results: Como 1907
Latest news
Udinese Calcio
Udinese head into the season with three players unavailable. Alessandro Zanoli is still recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and is not expected back until around mid-October, while Giorgi Chakvetadze will be out for several more weeks with a broken foot. Christian Kabasele is also suspended after picking up a red card in the final round of last season, so he will miss the opening league match as well.
Como 1907
Como have no serious injury concerns. Jayden Addai is still recovering from an Achilles tendon injury sustained back in February, with his return expected in early September.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
This match is unlikely to produce many goals. Como are clearly the stronger side, and Udinese know it - even at home, they will almost certainly prioritise defensive solidity. It's worth noting that last season the Bianconeri's home matches were often low-scoring affairs: in six of their last official games at the Bluenergy Stadium, no more than two goals were scored. With that in mind, Total Goals - Under 2.5 at odds of 1.78* looks worth considering.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Last season Udinese earned corners fairly regularly - 4.5 per match on average. The numbers were particularly high at home: in 7 of their last 8 Serie A home matches, they took at least four corners. Given that the team will likely continue to use the flanks actively in the new season, Udinese Team Total Corners - Over 3.5 at odds of 1.88* is worth a look.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Como were one of the most frequently booked sides in Serie A last season, averaging 2.1 yellow cards per match - only three clubs in the division had a higher figure. It's also worth noting that in the most recent head-to-head meeting, Cesc Fàbregas's side picked up three bookings. Como Team Total Bookings - Over 2 at odds of 1.60* seems worth considering.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Bookmakers make Como clear favourites, which is hardly surprising after their remarkable previous season. That said, the visitors should not expect an easy ride: recent meetings between these two have been tight affairs, with three of the last four producing no more than one goal between them. Costas Runjaic and Xesc Fàbregas are the only two Serie A managers entering their third consecutive season with their current clubs, so they know each other's strengths well and will be looking to cancel them out. For that reason, we're backing Total Goals - Under 2.5. Expected score: 0-1.
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