Udinese vs Como Preview, Saturday, 22 August 2026, Serie A Week 1
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🇮🇹 A thrilling challenge awaits as Udinese and Como gear up to compete at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 18:30. This match marks their 23rd encounter in Serie A, with Udinese having a record of 10 wins, 6 losses, and 6 draws from their previous meetings.
Udinese boasts an impressive home record in Serie A, having not lost at home since February 1968 (when they were in Serie C). Interestingly, Como’s last goal in Udine was scored back in April 2003. The last home match against Como, which took place on Easter Monday, ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
This season marks Udinese’s 32nd consecutive year in Serie A, a feat they share only with Inter, Roma, Milan, and Lazio, who have longer uninterrupted tenures in the top division. Udinese aims to secure a victory in their opening match for the first time since the 2019/20 season.
Last season, under Runjaic’s leadership, Udinese achieved their first 50-point tally since the 2012/13 season. Meanwhile, Fabregas led Como to an impressive 19 clean sheets across their 38 league matches, a record unmatched by any other team in Europe’s top five leagues.
One of Como’s key players is Argentine forward Nico Paz, who represented Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Last season, he was notable for taking the most shots (46) and completing the highest number of dribbles (138).
Mergim Vojvoda will be up against his former team, having joined Udinese this summer after spending 18 months with Como.
Fact: Udinese vs Como Coaches
Udinese’s Coach Kosta Runjaic and Monza’s Coach Cesc Fabregas are the only two Serie A coaches who have led their teams since the beginning of the 2024/25 season. They are set to compete for the fifth time, with Runjaic holding a record of one win, one draw, and two losses.
Probable Lineups Udinese vs Como
UDINESE (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Bertola, Palma, Solet; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Zaniolo, Ekkelenkamp; Buksa.
Coach: Kosta Runjaic
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramón, Chalobah, Valle; Perrone, da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
Coach: Cesc Fabregas
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Udinese and Como Official Called-up Players
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Match Officials Udinese vs Como
Referee Alberto Ruben Arena from the Torre del Greco section will oversee the match. Assisting him will be Paolo Laudato from Taranto and Luca Mondin from Treviso. The Fourth Official is Daniele Chiffi from Padova, while the VAR is Giacomo Camplone from Lanciano, and the AVAR is Daniele Rutella from Enna.
Now, let’s take a look at Arena’s past performances. He officiated the previous encounter in Como last season, which ended with a 1-0 victory for the home team. Additionally, he was the referee for the Udinese vs. Cagliari match that ended in a 1-1 draw in October 2025. Arena has refereed Como twice in Serie A, both resulting in wins for them, and he has also officiated five other matches in Serie D and Serie C.
👉 Udinese vs Como Match Officials
Serie A Week 1🗓️ Saturday, 22 August 2026
🏟️ Bluenergy Stadium
⏲️ 18:30🙍♂️ Referee: ARENA
🚩 Assistants: MONDIN – LAUDATO
4⃣ Fourth Official: CHIFFI
VAR: CAMPLONE
AVAR: RUTELLAhttps://t.co/Jr9P9hD3OW pic.twitter.com/VMXBJnlEuZ— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) August 21, 2026
The Bluenergy Stadium is ready for Udinese vs Como
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2026 – 2027 Italian Serie A Week 1
⚪️⚫️ Udinese – Como ⚪️🔵
Saturday 22 August 2026
Bluenergy Stadium
Udine, Italy
18:30
Referee: ARENA
Assistants: MONDIN – LAUDATO
IV: CHIFFI
VAR: CAMPLONE
AVAR: RUTELLA
