Como vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips (3 January)

Como is making a big impression this season and no longer hides its ambition by getting involved in the fight for the European folding seats. The Lombard team is currently 6th in Serie A and is, with one game less, 5 points behind 4th. After a string of good results, Cesc Fabregas' men came up against some big names. Indeed, they conceded two losses on the lawns of Inter 4-0 and Roma 1-0. Last weekend, Como reacted brilliantly by winning at poorly ranked Lecce 0-3.

Udinese now occupies 11th place in Serie A with 10 points ahead of the first relegated team and 5 behind their opponent of the day. Too irregular, the Friulians do not seem sufficiently armed to fight for Europe. After creating a surprise by taking the lead of Napoli at home 1-0, they fell heavily to the red lantern, Fiorentina 5-1. Last weekend, Udinese bounced back by bringing back a point from their trip to Lazio 1-1. 

Looking at the recent form of both sides, Como appear to have found a clearer identity, especially at home, where their pressing structure and wide‑area combinations have produced some of their most effective football. Their win over Udinese earlier in the season was not an isolated moment but part of a broader trend of improved performances, including competitive showings against stronger sides like Milan. Udinese, on the other hand, have been searching for consistency, often relying on isolated moments of individual quality rather than cohesive team play. Their inability to convert draws into wins has been a recurring theme, and their defensive lapses in late stages of matches have cost them valuable points. These contrasting trajectories shape the tone of this upcoming encounter, with Como looking to consolidate their progress and Udinese hoping to avoid slipping further into a relegation‑tinged battle.

With all these elements in mind, the match sets up as a tight and tactical affair, but one in which Como’s recent momentum and home stability give them a slight edge. Their January victory over Udinese demonstrated a clear gap in execution, and although this new meeting will not necessarily mirror that scoreline, the patterns of play suggest a narrow outcome rather than another high‑scoring contest. Given the defensive vulnerabilities on the Udinese side and the incremental improvements shown by Como, the most reasonable prediction for this fixture is a controlled and disciplined 1–0 result in favor of Como.

• Summary: Como is going head to head with Udinese starting on 3 Jan 2026 at 11:30 UTC at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium, Como city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Alberto Ruben Arena
• Como Feedinco Rating: 6.90
• Udinese Feedinco Rating: 6.74