Serie A Regular Season - 18
Como 1 - 0 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' L. Da Cunha
Hassane Kamara 32'
HT
↓ H. Kamara ↑L. Miller 46'
Nicolò Zaniolo 57'
67' Jesús Rodriguez
68' ↓ M. Caqueret ↑N. Paz
↓ J. Piotrowski ↑K. Ehizibue 74'
↓ C. Kabasele ↑O. Solet 75'
79' ↓ A. Moreno ↑A. Valle
79' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑N. Kuhn
↓ A. Zanoli ↑I. Bravo 80'
↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑I. Gueye 85'
89' ↓ M. Vojvoda ↑S. Posch
89' ↓ I. Van der Brempt ↑I. Smolcic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Como
Goalkeepers
J. Butez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
I. Van der Brempt 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
11
Duels Won
85%
Win %
J. Ramon 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
74
Passes
9
Duels
M. O. Kempf 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
A. Moreno 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Caqueret 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
68
Entry
M. Perrone
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
74
Passes
10
Duels
L. Da Cunha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
M. Vojvoda
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
47
Passes
9
Duels
A. Douvikas 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Rodriguez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
N. Cavlina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Vigorito
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Valle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dossena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Smolcic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Roberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Paz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Baturina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Le Borgne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Kuhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cerri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
D. Padelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
N. Bertola
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
J. Piotrowski 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
J. Karlstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
H. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
N. Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Davis 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
A. Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Okoye
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Sava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Solet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lovric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/01/2025 | Como | 4 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
| 01/09/2024 | Udinese | 1 - 0 | Como | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
Como Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +24
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
DA CUNHA STRIKE PROPELS COMO UPWARD
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A clinical penalty and total defensive organization ensured Como’s rise up the table continued, while Udinese’s toothless display highlighted their ongoing offensive struggles.
Control at the Sinigaglia
The home side established their authority early at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, moving the ball with a level of confidence that reflected their sixth-place standing. An Intensity score of 56 underscored their energetic start, as Como dominated possession with a 62% share. The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute after a lapse in the visitors' defense led to a penalty. Lucas Da Cunha stepped up and converted with precision, giving the hosts a deserved lead. Throughout the first half, the contribution of Ignace Van der Brempt was vital, providing width and defensive stability that kept the Udinese attackers isolated and ineffective during their rare ventures forward.
The VAR Intervention
The match turned on a knife-edge during a brief period of second-half pressure from the visitors. Attempting to disrupt the Balance of the encounter, the away side thought they had leveled the scoring in the 57th minute. Nicolò Zaniolo found the back of the net, momentarily silencing the home crowd. However, the celebrations were cut short following a lengthy VAR review. The goal was eventually chalked off, a decision that proved to be the psychological pivot of the game. This reversal drained the momentum from the visitors, who struggled to regain their composure. Despite the high Stakes for both sides, the hosts managed to weather the storm without conceding a single shot on target across the entire ninety minutes.
Tactical Superiority Confirmed
As the clock ticked down, the statistical gulf between the two sides became impossible to ignore. Como launched an attacking siege with 15 total shots compared to just 3 from their opponents. The Upset Factor remained non-existent as the superior side dictated the tempo until the final whistle. With an xG of 2.24, the hosts perhaps should have won by a wider margin, but the defensive solidity shown by the backline ensured the three points stayed in Lombardy. For Udinese, this defeat marks another step backward in a difficult run of form. Meanwhile, the home supporters left the stadium dreaming of European qualification, as their side continues to prove they belong among the league's elite this season.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned Nicolò Zaniolo's 57th-minute equalizer for Udinese, preserving Como's lead and preventing the visitors from gaining any momentum in the second half.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Upper-Mid-Table Tussle at Sinigaglia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This clash sees a high-flying Como side looking to protect their European aspirations against a resilient Udinese team.
The Setup
Heading into the match at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como sit in an impressive 6th place, defying early-season expectations. They face an Udinese side that remains a difficult puzzle to solve in the middle of the pack. While the Stakes score of 4.0 suggests a mid-season lull, the Stars rating of 8.2 indicates there is more than enough individual brilliance to ignite this encounter. Como's Form rating of 5.5 reflects a side that is hard to beat, having lost only four times this campaign.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the battle between Como's creative hub, Nico Paz, and Udinese's physical focal point, Keinan Davis. Paz has been the architect of Como's offensive fluidity, while Davis provides the aerial and hold-up threat that could exploit any lapses in the home side's Balance, which currently sits at a modest 3.3. Behind them, Jean Butez has been in stellar form for Como, averaging 3.4 saves per game.
Our Prediction
Expect a calculated game of patience. Como will likely dominate the ball, utilizing Mërgim Vojvoda to stretch the play, but Udinese are experts at absorbing pressure and striking on the counter. The technical quality is high, but the lack of desperate league pressure might lead to a more conservative approach from both managers. We anticipate a 1-1 draw where individual moments of brilliance are cancelled out by disciplined defensive structures.