Udinese vs Como
Udinese and Como share spoils in stalemate
Kamara and Douvikas trade blows to settle for a draw.
Udinese and Como played out a 1-1 draw in Serie A, with H. Kamara giving Udinese the lead in the first half before T. Douvikas equalised shortly after the break for Como. The result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of an away win, as both sides settled for a share of the points.
Analysis
The new season kicks off with Udinese facing Como in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. Both teams will be eager to set the tone early, with fresh squads and ambitions in tow.
Last season's performances set the stage for this opener. Udinese have bolstered their ranks with the arrival of G. Chakvetadze, aiming to add creativity and spark. Como, meanwhile, enter the match with a stronger league standing and goal difference, suggesting a confident side ready to assert themselves.
Como's superior league position and goal difference from last season indicate a side with both offensive and defensive strengths. Their points per game also outshine Udinese's, hinting at better consistency. Udinese's new signing Chakvetadze could provide a creative edge, but Como's overall balance might prove decisive.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for Como, with a narrow 1-0 scoreline both at halftime and fulltime. The match is expected to be competitive, with a modest total of three cards anticipated, reflecting a game played with intensity but not excessive aggression.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
As the season opener unfolds, expect Como to leverage their stronger previous campaign and secure a slim victory. Udinese will look to their new signing to inspire a response, but the early advantage appears to lie with the visitors.
- Como finished 4th last season with 71 points, well ahead of Udinese's 10th place and 50 points.
- Como's goal difference was +36 compared to Udinese's -3, highlighting a stronger overall performance.
- Como averaged 1.87 points per game last season, surpassing Udinese's 1.32.
- Udinese have signed G. Chakvetadze ahead of the new season to boost their squad.
- The predicted scoreline is 0-1 in favor of Como, with a 72% confidence level.
- Three cards are expected in the match, indicating a moderately physical game.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Piotrowski
Yellow Card
Kamara
Assist: Ekkelenkamp
Abankwah
Yellow Card
Baturina
Palma
Perrone
Douvikas
Rodríguez
Piotrowski
Gueye
Ekkelenkamp
Couto
Paz
Gómez
Yellow Card
Zaniolo
Match Statistics
Udinese
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassane Kamara | M | 58 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Jesper Karlström(C) | M | 58 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Matteo Palma | D | 45 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mërgim Vojvoda | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Maduka Okoye | G | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Abankwah | D | 58 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakub Piotrowski | M | 58 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Nicolò Zaniolo | F | 58 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/5 |
| Jürgen Ekkelenkamp | F | 58 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| Oumar Solet | D | 58 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Idrissa Gueye | F | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sandi Lovrić | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oier Zarraga | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolò Bertola | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saba Goglichidze | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unai Gómez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lennon Miller | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Pejičić | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Arizala | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giulio Vinciati | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Branimir Mlačić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniele Padelli | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enzo Ebosse | D | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Como
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevoh Chalobah | D | 58 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Nico Paz | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jean Butez(C) | G | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Luis Milla | M | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2/2 |
| Martin Baturina | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anastasios Douvikas | F | 58 | 6.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Máximo Perrone | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jacobo Ramón | D | 58 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álex Valle | D | 58 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Jesús Rodriguez | M | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Yan Couto | D | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Noel Törnqvist | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Álvaro Morata | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxence Caqueret | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Smolčić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Kempf | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emil Audero | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edoardo Goldaniga | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mauro Vigorito | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alberto Dossena | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaiki | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mattia Liberali | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrian Lahdo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riccardo Cassano | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Assane Diao | F | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Lucas Da Cunha | M | 13 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |