Como vs Udinese Prediction and Betting Tips | January 3rd 2026

Como and Udinese are in action for the first time in 2026 when they lock horns at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in round 18 of the Italian Serie A on Saturday. Cesc Fabregas’ men are one of just three sides unbeaten at home in the league and will be out to extend this impressive record.

Como capped off what was a remarkable 2025 in style last Sunday when they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero.

Before that, Fabregas’ side saw their 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end on December 6, when they were beaten 4-0 by Inter Milan, nine days before suffering a narrow 1-0 loss against AS Roma.

Two years on from their return to the top flight, Como are in contention for European football, as they sit sixth in the Serie A table with 27 points from 16 matches, one point above seventh-placed Bologna outside the Conference League qualifying spot.

Elsewhere, Keinan Davis left it late for Udinese in their final outing of the year last Saturday when he struck in the 95th minute to hand them a 1-1 stalemate against Lazio at the Bluenergy Stadium.

With that result, Kosta Runjaic’s men have failed to win four of their last five matches in all competitions, losing three and claiming one draw since November 22.

Udinese have picked up 22 points from their 17 Serie A matches so far to sit 11th in the standings, level on points with Atalanta and Sassuolo.

Como vs Udinese Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• Udinese hold a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won three of the previous four meetings between the two teams, compared to Como’s one victory.
• Como are unbeaten at home this season, picking up six wins and three draws from their nine matches across all competitions so far.
• Udinese have failed to win five of their last six away matches, losing four and claiming one draw since scraping a 1-0 victory over Pisa on September 14.
• Como currently boast the joint second-best defensive record in Serie A this season, having conceded just 12 goals so far. Only Roma (11) have allowed fewer.

Como vs Udinese Prediction

Como have enjoyed an impressive first half of the season and find themselves in the mix for European qualification.

Udinese, meanwhile, have blown hot and cold this season, and while they will look to kick off the year on the front foot, we predict Fabregas’ men will make the most of their home advantage this weekend.

Prediction: Como 2-1 Udinese

Como vs Udinese Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Como to win

Tip 2: First to score - Como (Udinese have conceded the opening goal in four of their last five games)

Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have also been fewer than 11 corner kicks in four of the visitors’ last five matches)

Edited by Peter P