Udinese vs Como preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Serie A, Italy
Dacia Arena
Serie A
UdineseUDI
1 – 1
ComoCOM
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Udinese and Como played out an entertaining encounter that finished level at 1-1. The home side took the lead before the break with the halftime score standing at 1-0. Como responded in the second period to secure the equalizer and earn a point on the road. Possession statistics showed Como dominating the ball with 59 percent while Udinese held 41 percent. Expected goals calculations gave Como a slight advantage at 1.86 to 1.59 for the hosts. No players were dismissed during the ninety minutes as both teams finished with eleven men. The stronger side according to pre-game assessments was Como yet they could not claim victory. The outcome aligned with the xG figures and showed no major distortions from disciplinary events. This result came after a significant deviation noted for the away team in terms of performance metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: A significant 100 percent deviation was recorded for Como.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with team performances.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 draw proved consistent with the xG outcome.
  • Market alignment: The result demonstrated true alignment with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations showed 1.59 for Udinese and 1.86 for Como.
  • Event impact: The draw followed from the halftime lead without further major shifts.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion to the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Arena
A. Arena
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
L. Mondin
L. Mondin
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Laudato
P. Laudato
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Chiffi
D. Chiffi
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Udinese K. Runjaic
K. Runjaic
VS
Como F. Fàbregas i Soler
F. Fàbregas i Soler
1.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.17
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Napoli Rank: 87 L
Cremonese Rank: 68 L
Cagliari Rank: 74 W
Torino Rank: 76 W
Lazio Rank: 80 D
Parma Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cremonese Rank: 68 W
Parma Rank: 73 W
Hellas Verona Rank: 65 W
Napoli Rank: 87 D
Genoa Rank: 75 W
Sassuolo Rank: 76 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.87
84.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Udinese
Como
Power Score
76.87
84.99
League Position
5
4
Global Rank
107
39

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Udinese — Opponent-weighted form score
Como — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Udinese Como

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Udinese

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Como

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Udinese ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Como
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
46.59
37.37
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.37
46.59
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Udinese +1.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Como -1.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Udinese
Como
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Udinese
vs
Como
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Udinese Como
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
56%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.19 vs -1.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Udinese Como
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
56%
12%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-1.03 vs -0.19
Udinese
Como
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Udinese
vs
Como
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Udinese Como
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Udinese 0.40
Como 0.49
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Udinese Como
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Udinese 0.02
Como 0.02
Udinese
Como
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COM had peak pressure around 69'.
  • COM started the game with stronger pressure.
UDI Pressure COM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COM reached the top pressure at 69' (95.33).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Udinese UDI Home
4 matches
Como COM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:41:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Serie A, Italy · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Dacia Arena
Capacity
25132
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alberto Arena
Luca Mondin
Paolo Laudato
Daniele Chiffi

Statistics

Possession
UDI
45%
COM
55%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
4 Big Chances Created 4
12 Shots 7
42 Dangerous attacks 41
41 Possession 59
1 Corners 10
11 Free kicks 13
3 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 74
11 Goal Kicks 12
14 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 5
15 Throwins 10
0 Hit Woodwork 1
13 Successful Headers 8
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 1
16 Dribble Attempts 20
7 Successful Dribbles 7
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

97 Attacks 97
3 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

54 Long Passes 36
401 Passes 582
317 Successful Passes 512
79 Successful Passes Percentage 88
11 Key Passes 14
21 Successful Long Passes 14
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

5 Saves 2
20 Tackles 18
10 Interceptions 9
51 Duels Won 46

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 18
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
13 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Alberto Arena

Starting XI ▼

40
Maduka Okoye
Maduka Okoye Goalkeeper
7.3
14
James Abankwah
James Abankwah Defender
6.97
16
Matteo Palma
Matteo Palma Defender
6.97
77
Enzo Ebosse
Enzo Ebosse
Defender46'
6.68
28
Oumar Solet
Oumar Solet Defender
6.58
8
Jesper Karlström
Jesper Karlström (C) Midfielder
6.89
11
Hassane Kamara
Hassane Kamara Midfielder
7.54
23
Mërgim Vojvoda
Mërgim Vojvoda Midfielder
7.41
24
Jakub Piotrowski
Jakub Piotrowski Midfielder
6.6
38
Lennon Miller
Lennon Miller
Midfielder71'
6.64
7
Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye Attacker
6.69
15
Vakoun Bayo
Vakoun Bayo
Attacker72'
6.04
10
Nicolò Zaniolo
Nicolò Zaniolo Attacker
7.41
6
Oier Zarraga
Oier Zarraga
Midfielder90'
32
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp Attacker
7.59
46
Unai Gómez
Unai Gómez
Midfielder85'
6.52
Referee : Alberto Arena

Starting XI ▼

1
Jean Butez
Jean Butez (C) Goalkeeper
6.85
3
Álex Valle
Álex Valle Defender
6.57
4
Jacobo Ramón
Jacobo Ramón Defender
6.92
27
Yan Couto
Yan Couto Defender
6.63
28
Ivan Smolcic
Ivan Smolcic
Defender89'
99
Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah Defender
7.45
5
Máximo Perrone
Máximo Perrone Midfielder
6.44
7
Lucas Da Cunha
Lucas Da Cunha
Midfielder46'
6.92
6
Luis Milla
Luis Milla Midfielder
8.03
10
Nico Paz
Nico Paz Midfielder
7.29
8
Maxence Caqueret
Maxence Caqueret
Midfielder89'
17
Jesús Rodríguez
Jesús Rodríguez Midfielder
5.88
30
Mattia Liberali
Mattia Liberali
Midfielder71'
6.77
20
Martin Baturina
Martin Baturina Midfielder
6.36
11
Assane Diao
Assane Diao
Attacker46'
6.7
9
Anastasios Douvikas
Anastasios Douvikas Attacker
6.99

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Unai Gómez
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 3rd Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Oier Zarraga → Nicolò Zaniolo
10th Substitution
90'
89'
Event
Maxence Caqueret → Nico Paz 
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Ivan Smolcic → Yan Couto
9th Substitution
Event
Unai Gómez → Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
7th Substitution
85'
Event
Vakoun Bayo → Idrissa Gueye
6th Substitution
72'
Event
Lennon Miller → Jakub Piotrowski
5th Substitution
71'
71'
Event
Mattia Liberali → Jesús Rodríguez
4th Substitution
54'
Event
Anastasios Douvikas 
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Enzo Ebosse → Matteo Palma
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Lucas Da Cunha → Máximo Perrone
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Assane Diao  → Martin Baturina
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
James Abankwah
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
41'
Event
Hassane Kamara
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
29'
Event
Jakub Piotrowski
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
28'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Ramon Naveros takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Unai Gomez receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Oier Zarraga comes on for Nicolo Zaniolo.
89
Update Update
Ivan Smolcic is on, and Yan Bueno Couto is off.
89
Update Update
Maxence Caqueret is on, and Nicolas Paz Martinez is off.
88
Attempt Attempt
Jacobo Ramon Naveros takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
88
Update Update
Oier Zarraga comes on for Nicolo Zaniolo.
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Vakoun Issouf Bayo with his left foot, but it misses the target.
84
Update Update
Oier Zarraga comes on for Nicolo Zaniolo.
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Vakoun Issouf Bayo with his left foot, but it misses the target.
81
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Paz Martinez attempts a header but misses the shot.
80
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Paz Martinez attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Lennon Miller takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Paz Martinez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Attempt Attempt
Mattia Liberali's left-footed shot is saved.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Idrissa Gueye attempts a header but misses the shot.
62
Attempt Attempt
Assane Diao takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Attempt Attempt
Assane Diao takes a left-footed shot but misses.
61
Attempt Attempt
Anastasios Douvikas takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
58
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Paz Martinez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
56
Attempt Attempt
Alex Valle Gomez takes a left-footed shot but misses.
56
Update Update
Offside.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Anastasios Douvikas takes a right-footed shot and scores.
54
Attempt Attempt
Trevoh Thomas Chalobah's header is saved.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
53
Attempt Attempt
Anastasios Douvikas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Attempt Attempt
Mergim Vojvoda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Idrissa Gueye takes a left-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Assane Diao is on, and Martin Baturina is off.
46
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Paz Martinez takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Lucas Da Cunha is on, and Maximo Perrone is off.
46
Update Update
Enzo Ebosse comes on for Matteo Palma.
44
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 1-0.
44
Attempt Attempt
Yan Bueno Couto takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Yan Bueno Couto takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Alex Valle Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Attempt Attempt
Yan Bueno Couto takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Alex Valle Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
Martin Baturina takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
James Abankwah receives a yellow card.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
James Abankwah receives a yellow card.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
James Abankwah receives a yellow card.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Hassane Kamara scores with a left-footed shot.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hassane Kamara scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Hassane Kamara scores with a left-footed shot.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hassane Kamara scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
24
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jakub Piotrowski.
24
Attempt Attempt
Hassane Kamara takes a left-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Piotrowski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Nicolo Zaniolo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
22
Attempt Attempt
Jesus Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Hassane Kamara takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
15
Attempt Attempt
Mergim Vojvoda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
15
Attempt Attempt
Mergim Vojvoda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
2
Attempt Attempt
Alex Valle Gomez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Alberto Arena.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Udinese and Como reflected a balanced contest where statistical advantages did not translate into a win for the visitors. With Como holding higher possession and expected goals they pushed hard after trailing at the interval but found Udinese resilient in defense. The absence of red cards allowed both sides to maintain their structures throughout the second half. This outcome proved consistent with the underlying metrics and demonstrated how efficiency remained in line across the ninety minutes. Como as the stronger team showed determination to level the score yet could not find a winner. The game highlighted the challenges of converting possession into goals when facing organized opposition. Overall the points were shared in a manner that satisfied the pre-match projections without any unexpected twists from disciplinary actions or other incidents.