Como vs Udinese prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2025-01-19 19:45.
[p]Como suffered a 2-1 defeat in the regional derby against AC Milan last time out, and despite that serving as only a second defeat across their last seven Serie A matches (W2, D3), they entered this round only a point above the relegation zone. It’s not difficult to see why the newcomers are struggling so much this term, as only Parma and Verona had conceded more than their 33 league goals ahead of this round.[/p]
[p]Their midweek defeat against Milan halted a positive run of three home matches, which saw Como collect seven (W2, D1) of their 19 seasonal points. Cesc FĂ bregas’ men have kept a clean sheet twice in that run, including a sensational 2-0 victory over Roma, and like that clash, which saw two late goals, this game could be a slow burner considering there hasn’t been a goal scored before the break in Como’s last three home matches.[/p]
[p]The prospects of that changing here seem to be low, as Udinese arrive after back-to-back goalless matches, which stretched their current unbeaten run to four outings, with the last three finishing level (W1). Kosta Runjaić’s men did shock the entire division last time out when they became the first side since Inter back in August to prevent high-flying Atalanta from scoring in Serie A (0-0), a result which cemented their top-half position.[/p]
[p]Udinese haven’t tasted defeat across their last four away league matches (W2, D2), and by avoiding defeat here they could go five Serie A away matches unbeaten inside one season for the first time since 2022. Whatever happens here remains uncertain, but goals appear to be on the menu regardless, as both of Udinese’s previous trips to face newly-promoted sides this term produced a 3-2 scoreline (W1, L1). [/p]
[p]Players to watch: New signing Assane Diao opened his Como account against Milan with his third goal from his last four at club level to arrive on or beyond the hour mark. Udinese will hope to see Alexis Sánchez open his account for the club since his return, especially considering he has scored 21 of his last 24 club goals in victories (D3).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Five of Udinese’s last seven away league matches have seen exactly one goal scored before half-time.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Tomáš Vlasák[/i][/p]