The Italian Serie A season continues to provide plenty of drama as Como prepare to host Udinese at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday after the New Year celebration.
Como recovered from consecutive defeats with a commanding 3-0 win over Lecce last weekend, moving them back into contention for European qualification.
The Lariani have kept six clean sheets in their last ten league matches and remain unbeaten at home across all competitions this season.
However, their three league draws have exposed a potential weakness, as they twice failed to hold a 1-0 lead while finishing the games with ten men.
Udinese earned a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Lazio last weekend. With only two wins in their last seven league outings, the Bianconeri have fallen behind in the race for European spots.
Away form remains a concern, though, as they have lost five of their last seven away games in all competitions, including defeats to two current top-five sides, showing potential struggles against another top-half team with European ambitions.
Read our Como vs Udinese predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Italian Serie A predictions.
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Como vs Udinese prediction: Home team to win
Key statistics
- BTTS have been scored in three of their last five meetings.
- Como have three wins in their last five league games.
- The Lariani are unbeaten in their last five home games.
Correct score prediction: Como 2-1 Udinese
We believe that this encounter will be a very closely fought battle, but we are expecting Como to claim a narrow win in this game. We are predicting a 2-1 win for the home team.
This is based on their home performance, having won three and drawn two of their last five home games. The hosts enjoy controlling possession and will create a lot of chances in the game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers tip Como to win
- Home: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.70) – 21.5%
- Away: 19/5 (4.80) – 19.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Como are favourites to claim victory, with odds of 1.70 suggesting a 58.8% chance of a home win. Udinese Calcio are outsiders at 4.80 (19.7%), while the draw is priced at 3.70 (21.5%).
The odds indicate that Como are expected to control the game, though Udinese could pose a threat if they exploit key opportunities.
Most recent head-to-head: Udinese edge previous meetings
Looking at their previous records, the recent history between these two clubs shows a slight advantage for the visitors. In this sequence of their last five meetings across various competitions, Udinese have claimed three victories, Como have secured one win and there has been one draw.
The last meeting resulted in a 4-1 home victory for Como in 2025, while their previous encounter in 2024 ended in a 1-0 win for Udinese, as both teams shared a win last season.
Italy Serie A 20/01/25
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Italy Serie A 01/09/24
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Como preview: Injury concerns
Como will be without Diego Carlos, who serves a one-match suspension for accumulated bookings, meaning at least one change to their winning lineup; Marc-Oliver Kempf is the most likely replacement at centre-back.
Cesc Fabregas will also be missing Assane Diao, Alvaro Morata and Edoardo Goldaniga through injury, though Jayden Addai could return if he recovers from a flexor problem.
Predicted lineup: Butez (GK), Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle, Perrone, Da Cunha, Vojvoda, Paz, Rodriguez & Douvikas
Last five fixtures
- 27.12.25 – Lecce 0 – 3 Como
- 15.12.25 – AS Roma 1 – 0 Como
- 06.12.25 – Inter 4 – 0 Como
- 28.11.25 – Como 2 – 0 Sassuolo
- 24.11.25 – Torino 1 – 5 Como
Udinese preview: Key absences and goalkeeper return
Ivory Coast striker Bayo is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Jordan Zemura and Arthur Atta remain sidelined with injuries. Nicolo Bertola, Iker Bravo, and Saba Goglichidze are all doubts for this fixture.
In positive news for coach Runjaic, first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returns from suspension, meaning 40-year-old Daniele Padelli is likely to drop to the bench.
Predicted lineup: Okoye (GK), Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet, Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Kamara, Zaniolo & Davis
Last five fixtures
- 27.12.25 – Udinese 1 – 1 Lazio
- 21.12.25 – Fiorentina 5 – 1 Udinese
- 14.12.25 – Udinese 1 – 0 Napoli
- 08.12.25 – Udinese 1 – 2 Genoa
- 02.12.25 – Juventus 2 – 0 Udinese
Player to watch: Nico Paz
Como midfielder Nico Paz is currently the most exciting creative talent in the home squad and he has been a standout performer in recent weeks. The young Argentinian international has recorded six goals and six assists this season.
He has been their most dangerous player on the pitch in recent games for the Lariani. We expect him to be the primary source of creativity for the home side throughout this encounter.