Will the surprise team stay on course for the Champions League?
Overall, Italian soccer doesn’t have much to smile about right now. Once again, the World Cup qualification was missed, and there isn’t a single Serie A representative in the Champions League quarterfinals, which kick off on Tuesday. This makes it all the more refreshing that Como 1907 is currently poised to shake up the established teams.
Before the international break, the Lombards picked up a full 15 points from their last five matches, making them the team in the best form in Serie A and securing a spot in the Champions League with a three-point lead over Juventus. If Tip 2 comes through in Udinese vs. Como, that would remain the case.
The Biancoblù aren’t just clinical in front of the opponent’s goal—as evidenced by the fact that Como has the second-best offense in Serie A with 53 goals—but Cesc Fabregas’s side also boasts the best defense in Italy’s top flight, having conceded just 22 goals. A loss in Friuli would therefore surprise us, though we don’t expect a goal fest either. Consequently, the combined Udinese vs. Como prediction on the Double Chance X2 with under 3.5 goals offers great value.
Those who don’t want to write off the Zebrette—who have lost four of their last seven league games (two wins, one draw) but have still managed to pick up points in nine of their 15 Serie A home games in 2025/26 (five wins, four draws)—can alternatively bet on a low-scoring match. In this case, a bet on under 2.5 goals is a good option, which would also have paid off in the first leg, which the Biancoblù won 1-0.
Udinese – Como Head-to-Head Record
Head to head: 14 – 13 – 10
A total of 37 competitive matches have been played between the two teams so far, and with 14 wins, Udinese Calcio still leads the head-to-head record, although Como 1907 has recently been catching up. The Biancoblù have won their last two league matches in a row against the Zebrette and also recorded a 1-0 home win against the Friulani in the first leg in Lombardy.
Udinese – Como Prediction
Under Cesc Fabregas, the small Lombard club from Lake Como is currently enjoying an absolutely exceptional season. What once sounded like nothing more than a nice thought experiment is increasingly taking shape. With a three-point lead over fifth place, the Biancoblù hold a direct spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Among the top bookmakers, the odds for Udinese vs. Como once again favor the Lombards, who have earned the maximum 15 points from their last five Serie A matches and also still have a chance to reach the Coppa Italia final.
The Friulani, meanwhile, are in 11th place and have no relegation worries, but they also have very little to do with the battle for European spots. Kosta Runjaic’s side has lost four of its last seven league matches (two wins, one draw), which is why our prediction for Udinese vs. Como is that the Biancoblù will continue their run at the Bluenergy Stadium.
