Como came to Friuli and nearly snatched all three points, but Udinese held firm for a 1-1 draw at the Bluenergy Stadium. The hosts dominated the opening period and took the lead before the break, but they couldn't build on it. Como came out a different side after half-time, pressing hard and forcing Udinese onto the back foot. The visitors had more of the ball and created more chances, firing 20 shots compared to Udinese's 17, with six landing on target. Maduka Okoye was immense in the Udinese goal, making crucial saves to keep his side in it and earning the man-of-the-match award. The tide had clearly turned by the end. Como bombarded the Udinese goal with ten corners to one and kept piling on the pressure, eventually getting their reward with an equaliser. It wasn't the finish either side wanted, but it leaves both teams with a point to show for their efforts.
The Matchup
Udinese and Como drew 1-1 at Bluenergy Stadium, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Udinese holding 41% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28' | Udinese | Jakub Piotrowski | 0-0 | |
| 29' | Udinese | Goal — H. Kamara (assist: J. Ekkelenkamp) | 1-0 | |
| 41' | Udinese | James Abankwah | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Udinese | Substitution — M. Palma on, E. Ebosse off | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Como | Substitution — M. Perrone on, L. Da Cunha off | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Como | Substitution — M. Baturina on, A. Diao off | 1-0 | |
| 54' | Como | Goal — A. Douvikas | 1-1 | |
| 71' | Udinese | Substitution — J. Piotrowski on, L. Miller off | 1-1 | |
| 71' | Como | Substitution — J. Rodriguez on, M. Liberali off | 1-1 | |
| 72' | Udinese | Substitution — I. Gueye on, V. Bayo off | 1-1 | |
| 85' | Udinese | Substitution — J. Ekkelenkamp on, U. Gomez off | 1-1 | |
| 89' | Como | Substitution — Y. Couto on, I. Smolcic off | 1-1 | |
| 89' | Como | Substitution — N. Paz on, M. Caqueret off | 1-1 | |
| 90+3' | Udinese | Unai Gómez | 1-1 | |
| 90' | Udinese | Substitution — N. Zaniolo on, O. Zarraga off | 1-1 |
Udinese vs Como Lineups
Looking Ahead
Udinese will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Monza, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Monza vs Udinese going to play at 29 August 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.
Como, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Napoli, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Napoli vs Como going to play at 30 August 2026 in Serie A 2026-27.