Como vs Udinese: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview | Jan 20, 2025

The Stadio Sinigaglia will be the stage for a crucial Serie A clash as Como take on Udinese on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 7:45 PM UK time. Como, sitting just one point above the relegation zone, are desperate to secure vital points, while Udinese, in 10th, are looking to extend their unbeaten run to five league games. Como come into this match after a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan, while Udinese secured a 0-0 draw with Atalanta. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Team Analysis:

Como:

Como have been inconsistent this season, with their recent form showing signs of struggle. They come into this match looking to bounce back from a recent defeat.

• Current Form: Como’s last outing was a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan, where they took an early lead but were unable to hold on. This followed a 1-1 draw with Empoli and a 2-0 loss to Napoli, leaving them winless in their last two league matches.
• Key Players: Patrick Cutrone (6 goals) has been the standout performer in attack, while Assane Diao provides creativity in midfield. Maxence Caqueret is a key figure in midfield.
• Injuries: Como will be without Sergi Roberto (calf) and Alberto Moreno (flexor). Nico Paz could return to the squad.
• Home Form: Como have been decent at home, with three wins, three draws, and three losses in their nine league games at the Stadio Sinigaglia this season.

Udinese:

Udinese have been in decent form this season, with their unbeaten run in Serie A stretching to four games. They come into this match looking to extend that run.

• Current Form: Udinese’s last outing was a 0-0 draw with Atalanta, where they were unlucky not to win. This followed a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina and a 2-2 draw with Lazio, leaving them unbeaten in their last four league matches.
• Key Players: Lorenzo Lucca (7 goals) has been crucial in attack, while Alexis Sánchez provides creativity in midfield. Oumar Solet is a key figure in defence.
• Injuries: Udinese will be without Kingsley Ehizibue, Keinan Davis, Oier Zarraga, Lautaro Giannetti, and Maduka Okoye.
• Away Form: Udinese have been decent on the road, with three wins, four draws, and two losses in their nine away league games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Udinese have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last three Serie A meetings against Como. The reverse fixture in September saw Udinese secure a 1-0 victory, with Brenner scoring the lone goal. Como’s last win in this fixture came in 2017, highlighting their struggles against Udinese.

Prediction:

Udinese’s superior form and recent dominance over Como make them slight favourites for this clash. Como’s injury woes and inconsistent form further tilt the scales in Udinese’s favour. Expect a closely contested game, but Udinese should edge it.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Como 1-2 Udinese

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Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  (Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Como’s attack can trouble Udinese.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  (Udinese’s attacking style and Como’s need for points suggest an open game.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese)
  (The forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Udinese are unbeaten in their last four Serie A matches, their longest unbeaten run in the league since 2023.

Possible Lineups:

Como: Butez; Goldaniga, Dossena, Kempf; Van der Brempt, Da Cunha, Caqueret, Fadera; Strefezza, Diao; Cutrone
Udinese: Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet; Modesto, Lovrić, Karlström, Payero, Kamara; Thauvin, Lucca

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