Fresh from their win over Lazio, Udinese welcome newly promoted Como to the Bluenergy Stadium for a Serie A fixture on Sunday. The new boys are still finding it difficult in the topflight and could struggle against a confident Udinese side.
Udinese will head into Sunday’s clash with plenty of confidence after claiming a 2-1 victory over Lazio last time out in Serie A. They raced to a two goal lead through Lorenzo Lucca and Florian Thauvin and were able to hold on for the win despite a late strike from the capital club.
It has been a solid start to the season to Udinese, who are unbeaten in their three competitive matches so far. Kosta Runjaic's men have won their two matches at Bluenergy Stadium, claiming a 4-0 victory over Avellino in the Coppa Italia first round.
Como’s return to the elite level has not been particularly smooth as they appear to be struggling with the rigours of top flight football. Cesc Fabregas’ team are yet to secure a win this season and have already crashed out of the Coppa Italia.
Although Como are still winless this season, they did play out a 1-1 draw at Cagliari in their previous Serie A fixture. They will be keen to focus on the positives having come from behind to level thanks to Patrick Cutrone’s second half effort.
How the bookies view it: Como to fall short
Udinese have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at evens with Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Como is valued at 11/4 while Betfred is also offering 12/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Udinese on top
Udinese did the double the last time Como were in the topflight back in the 2002-03 season. They claimed a 2-0 victory in the first meeting before earning a 3-2 win at home.
Players to watch: Lucca to stay hot
Lorenzo Lucca is having a solid start to the season, scoring two goals in three matches across all competitions. The forward will be the one to watch for Udinese and is priced at 2/1 by Betfred.
Patrick Cutrone scored Como’s first goal of the season last time out and could be worth keeping an eye on. The forward is priced at odds of 3/1 to get in the accreditation sheet on Sunday.
Probable line-up
Alexis Sanchez is still waiting to make his second debut for Udinese as he is currently sidelined with injury. Jordan Zemura is likely to come in for Hassane Kamara, who was sent off last time out while Lorenzo Lucca should start in attack.
Summer signing Raphael Varane remains sidelined with injury and should miss out for Como. Maximo Perrone could be handed a start after coming off the bench at the break last time out while Patrick Cutrone should retain his place in attack.
Udinese: Okoye, Gianetti, Bijol, Perez, Zemura, Payero, Karlstrom, Ehizibue, Brenner, Thauvin, Lucca
Como: Pepe Reina, Iovine, Dossena, Barba, Moreno, Strefezza, Mazzitelli, Perrone, da Cunha, Cutrone, Belotti
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been goals for both teams in Udinese’s last two matches and a repeat is priced at 5/6 by Betfred. Their previous fixture produced over 2.5 goals and a similar outcome is valued at evens with Betfred, who is also offering odds of 5/2 for over 3.5 goals.
There have been more goals in Udinese’s last two matches and a similar pattern is priced 23/20 With Betfred.
This Serie A match between Udinese and Como will be played on Sep 1, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Udinese vs Como prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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