Como vs Udinese Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
As the New Year begins, Como is set to welcome Udinese at the Stadio Sinigaglia for their first match of 2026. Currently sitting seventh in Serie A, Como leads Udinese by five points, positioning themselves as aspirants for European qualification.
Match Preview: Como vs Udinese
Como returned to Serie A last season and quickly established themselves as a formidable competitor. They finished sixth in the 2025 points table after an impressive run, which included a recent 3-0 victory against Lecce. This win ended a difficult period marked by two consecutive defeats against Inter Milan and Roma, and was highlighted by a goal from Nico Paz, who has matched his previous season’s tally.
At home, Como boasts an unbeaten record with six wins and three draws across all competitions. They have not conceded a goal at the Sinigaglia since October and have kept six clean sheets in their last ten matches. Historically, Como has performed well against Udinese, winning all five of their Serie A encounters at home, including a notable 4-1 victory last season.
Udinese’s Recent Struggles
Udinese will look to improve their form, having lost four of their last six away games. Their most recent away match ended in a heavy 5-1 defeat against Fiorentina. However, a subsequent match against Lazio saw them secure a less-than-convincing 1-1 draw. The team’s defensive issues are concerning, as they are among the league leaders in goals conceded.
- Como’s Serie A form: D W W L L W
- Udinese’s Serie A form: L W L W L D
Team News and Lineups
Como will make at least one change to their lineup due to Diego Carlos’s suspension. Marc-Oliver Kempf is expected to step in at center-back. Meanwhile, injuries have sidelined Assane Diao, Alvaro Morata, and Edoardo Goldaniga, although Jayden Addai may recover in time. Nico Paz is likely to team up with Tasos Douvikas in attack.
Udinese, on the other hand, sees Keinan Davis and Nicolo Zaniolo leading their front line. Zaniolo and Davis have scored five and four goals, respectively. However, Udinese will miss Vakoun Bayo, who is on international duty, and have several injury concerns.
| Como Possible Starting XI | Udinese Possible Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Butez | Okoye |
| Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle | Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet |
| Perrone, Da Cunha | Zanoli, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Kamara |
| Vojvoda, Paz, Rodriguez | Zaniolo, Davis |
Predictions
Como is anticipated to leverage their solid home advantage against a struggling Udinese side, making a 2-0 victory a likely prediction. With their strong defensive capabilities and Udinese’s vulnerabilities, Como will aim to capitalize on this opportunity.
