Key Facts
- Como enters the match in fourth place, just three points ahead of Juventus – a slip-up could cost them a European spot.
- Como’s impressive 5-0 win over Pisa (goals: Diao, Douvikas, Baturina, Paz, Perrone) speaks to a team with depth and great confidence, not just a fluke of good form.
- Udinese is missing three defensive players—Zemura, Zanoli, and the questionable Okoye—which significantly weakens the back line under Runjaić.
- In each of Udinese’s last five league matches, fewer than 1.5 goals were scored in the first half—a sign of a controlled, low-scoring style of play.
- Udinese’s league average of 1.8 goals per game supports a bet on under 2.5 goals, as the Friulani often keep matches tight even against stronger opponents.
- Como won the first leg 1-0 in January 2026 and is the clear favorite, having gone five competitive matches without a loss, although away games at Udinese tend to be closer.
Cesc Fàbregas heads to Udine on a high note and has an extra reason to celebrate: he is receiving the Premio Bearzot. The real pressure, however, lies in the standings. Como enters Matchday 31 of Serie A in fourth place, just three points ahead of Juventus.
- Venue: Bluenergy Stadium – Stadio Friuli, Udine
- Date and time: April 6, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 31)
Udinese, under Kosta Runjaić, is in a more stable phase, three points behind Sassuolo and four ahead of Parma, recently boosted by a 2-0 win over Genoa. Como had a strong March and won the first leg in January 2026 1-0, so the starting point for this match is marked by momentum on one side and unpredictability on the other.
Udinese Calcio Form & Record Check
The market sees Como as the clear favorite, based on four consecutive league wins as well as Udinese’s defensive absences and the uncertainty surrounding Maduka Okoye. At the same time, Udinese’s typically sluggish first halves and rare heavy defeats suggest the match will remain controlled and close.
This leads to a consistent scenario: Como wins, but without many goals (Under 2.5), and Udinese defends cautiously. All three betting markets are based on the same likely game flow: the favorite with a narrow lead and a defensively oriented, low-scoring game.
Como’s most recent league match, a 5-0 win over Pisa, impressively demonstrated why the club is the story of this spring. Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas, Martin Baturina, Nico Paz, and Máximo Perrone all found the back of the net, and the variety of scorers was almost as remarkable as the decisive victory. This isn’t just a fluke run of form, but a team with clear ideas and genuine self-confidence.
Como Form & Record Check
Udinese’s 2-1 win at Genoa was a useful reminder that the Friulani’s season hasn’t completely fallen apart. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Keinan Davis scored, and the performance was efficient rather than spectacular. Nevertheless, their league form remains inconsistent: defeats against Juventus and Bologna, with an encouraging draw at Atalanta in between.
Five competitive matches without a loss, including wins against Lecce, Cagliari, Roma, and Pisa in the league. The scoreless Coppa Italia semifinal against Inter also proved that they can play with defensive discipline when needed. With only Jacobo Ramón, Jesús Rodríguez, and Jayden Addai sidelined, Cesc Fàbregas has enough options to keep the tempo high.
Udinese Calcio – Como Head-to-Head & Statistics
Interestingly, their matches tend to be fairly controlled in the early stages; in each of their last five league games, fewer than 1.5 goals were scored in the first half. At home, however, they have lost two of their last three league matches, and the absences of Jordan Zemura and Alessandro Zanoli, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding Maduka Okoye, present Kosta Runjaić with some defensive challenges.
