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Udinese Calcio will kickstart the 2026/2027 Serie A season, welcoming Como 1907 at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday.
The home team head into this clash looking to build on their impressive preseason form and their recent Coppa Italia victory.
On the other hand, the visiting team will hope to end their poor preseason performance, having struggled, with just one win in their last five games.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Udinese vs. Como key stats
- Como remain unbeaten in their last three Serie A meetings against Udinese.
- Como have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last eight games across all competitions.
- Udinese have not lost at home to Como in their last 12 meetings across all competitions.
Udinese vs. Como preview: Both teams looking to start the season with a win
Udinese vs. Como — Tale of the Tape
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Udinese head into the new campaign after securing their highest league finish in more than a decade last season. Kosta Runjaic's side ended the previous Serie A campaign inside the top 10.
The Little Zebras have already taken their first competitive step of the new season, overcoming second-tier Padova 1-0 in the Coppa Italia last week.
However, with Arthur Atta having departed during the summer, Runjaic will need his squad to adapt quickly as they prepare for another demanding top-flight campaign.
A strong start at home will be particularly important after Udinese struggled to find their rhythm at Bluenergy Stadium early last season.
Como, meanwhile, arrive with considerably greater expectations following an extraordinary 2025-26 campaign.
The visitors are looking to build on a remarkable breakthrough season that saw them emerge as one of Italian football's biggest surprise packages.
Cesc Fabregas guided the newly promoted side to a top-four finish, with only Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma collecting more Serie A points than the ambitious club.
Their stunning campaign has earned Como a place in the Champions League, an extraordinary achievement considering this is only their second season back in Italy's top flight.
With Udinese seeking to make home advantage count and Como attempting to prove that last season's success was no fluke, the opening weekend encounter should provide an early indication of what both sides can achieve in the new campaign.
Udinese vs. Como form guide & betting tips
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Whispers predicts: Udinese 1-1 Como
The hosts have had a good preseason and will be brimming with confidence ahead of their first game against Como.
Despite not scoring many goals in their preseason friendlies, they have remained strong defensively, conceding none in their last three games.
Meanwhile, Como have not been at their best in preparation for the new season and have conceded many goals.
They will look to improve on their performance when they face a Udinese side that they have not beaten at home in 12 attempts.
Bookmakers have priced Udinese at odds of 16/5 (4.20) to secure a home victory, while an away win for Como is offered at 4/5 (1.80) and a draw is priced at 5/2 (3.50).
Given the solid defensive record of the hosts and previous low-scoring meetings, under 2.5 goals stands at 33/50 (1.66), and both teams to score (yes) is set at 1/1 (2.00) odds.
Additionally, a double chance selection of Udinese is available at 19/20 (1.95), and a first-half draw is given at 11/10 (2.10).
> First-half draw at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 33/50 (1.66) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score (yes) at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team (double chance) at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Possible