Prediction: Udinese vs Como

Udinese

Udinese enter the contest aware that recent head‑to‑head form has not favoured them, having lost the last two meetings with Como, including a 1–0 defeat at the Sinigaglia in January. Both of those setbacks came away from home, however, and history in Udine tells a very different story. The Friulani have never lost a top‑flight meeting with Como on their own ground, winning seven of the 10 previous Serie A encounters.

Most of those clashes date back several decades, and Kosta Runjaić’s side will know that past records count for little against a Como team in such electric form. Udinese currently sit 11th in the table after a slightly fortunate 2–0 victory over Genoa last time out, and with eight games still to play, a rare top‑half finish remains firmly within reach.

After flirting with relegation danger in 2024, Runjaić arrived with minimal fanfare but has quietly restored stability. Udinese have stayed comfortably clear of trouble for a second straight season, and finishing as high as eighth is still a realistic possibility. With survival assured, the Bianconeri can approach the final stretch with freedom rather than pressure.

Team News

Udinese’s top scorer Keinan Davis is suspended, halting a productive run that has seen the English striker score five goals in 10 league appearances since the start of the year—already matching his entire tally from 2025. His likely replacement, Adam Buksa, is also unavailable due to a calf injury, leaving Runjaić to choose between Vakoun Bayo and Idrissa Gueye as a partner for Nicolò Zaniolo.

Buksa joins Jordan Zemura and Alessandro Zanoli on the injury list, while Thomas Kristensen and first‑choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye are both minor doubts and will be assessed closer to kickoff.

Como

Como signed off for the international break in emphatic fashion, demolishing relegation‑bound Pisa 5–0 at the Sinigaglia to maintain fourth place with just eight rounds remaining. That victory kept them three points clear of Juventus and Roma, sharpening focus on what would be a historic Champions League qualification in only their second season back in Serie A.

Cesc Fàbregas has overseen a remarkable surge, guiding the Lariani to five straight league wins—including statement victories over both Juventus and Roma—and 2026 has been nothing short of sensational. Since the turn of the year, Como would be joint‑top of the Serie A second‑half table alongside Inter Milan, with both Lombardy clubs collecting 24 points.

The numbers underline their dominance. Como have scored the most goals and conceded the fewest in that period, and their attacking depth appears inexhaustible. Assane Diao’s goal against Pisa made him the 16th different Como player to score this season, while Nico Paz and Tasos Douvikas have both reached double figures, making Como the only side in the division with multiple players achieving that mark.

Still unbeaten away from home in 2026, the Biancoblù now embark on a demanding run of fixtures. Three of their next four matches are on the road, including trips to Sassuolo and Udinese, before turning attention back to their Coppa Italia semi‑final second leg against Inter.

Team News

In terms of availability, Como could be without two of their young Spanish talents. Jesús Rodríguez is nursing a knee issue, while Jacobo Ramón is struggling with a calf problem.

Dutch winger Jayden Addai is the only confirmed absentee, leaving Fàbregas with plenty of options as he looks to maintain momentum.

Conclusion

The two‑week break is unlikely to derail Como’s extraordinary progress. Against an Udinese side missing their main attacking outlet and with little tangible left to chase, the visitors appear well placed to extend their winning run.

Udinese remain capable of springing surprises, but with their stronger results coming away from home this season, Como are backed to continue their fairytale rise and take another decisive step toward history.

Verdict: Away win

Best odds: 17/25

Bookmaker: Luckster