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Expected score: Como 2-1 Sassuolo
Como host Sassuolo at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A's eighth round, with the hosts seeking to consolidate their position in the upper half of the table. Como sit fifth with 14 points from seven games, while Sassuolo occupy 13th place with 8 points from the same number of fixtures. The visitors arrive significantly weakened by injury, missing four outfield players including midfielder Ismaël Koné.
Team form
Como
Como have won three of their last five league matches, most recently defeating Fiorentina 3-1 away on 18 October. They scored 9 goals across that five-game stretch while conceding only 5, demonstrating a sharp attacking edge. Their only setback came at Frosinone, where they lost 0-2, but they recovered to beat Parma 2-1 and Genoa 4-1. Cesc Fàbregas's side operate in a 4-2-3-1 shape and have averaged 1.71 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game this season—a markedly superior defensive record to their opponents.
Sassuolo
Sassuolo's campaign has been inconsistent. They won 3-2 at home against Juventus in mid-September but have since struggled, losing 2-4 at Frosinone in their most recent outing. Over five games they scored 9 goals but conceded 11, a defensive vulnerability that sits at 2.00 conceded per game for the season. A 1-1 draw at home against AC Milan and a 2-2 away at Bologna show they can compete, but the injury list—particularly the absence of Koné—removes creative and defensive options that Aquilani's side can ill afford to lose.
Head-to-head
Como hold the recent head-to-head advantage. They won 3-0 at home in September 2025 and 2-0 in November of the same year. Sassuolo's sole victory in the last three meetings came 2-1 at home in April 2026, but Como's home record against this opponent is commanding.
Key factors
Como's defensive solidity—conceding just 7 goals in seven games—contrasts sharply with Sassuolo's leaky backline. The hosts' midfield creativity, anchored by players who delivered in the Fiorentina win, should find space against a Sassuolo side missing key personnel. Sassuolo's attacking threat centres on Domenico Berardi and Samuele Esposito, but without Koné's midfield presence, their build-up play will suffer. Como's recent form also suggests they are peaking at the right moment, while Sassuolo appear to be drifting.
Prediction
The underlying metrics favour Como decisively. They are the favourite to win, backed by their superior league position, recent form, and defensive record. Sassuolo's injury toll—four players unavailable—weakens their ability to press or control possession as they did against Frosinone and AC Milan. Como's attacking potency, demonstrated in the 3-1 win over Fiorentina, should translate into chances at home. The bookmakers price a home win at 1.51, reflecting the clear imbalance in current form and available personnel.
Como are the favourite to take three points. Their defensive discipline and attacking efficiency give them a clear edge over a Sassuolo side hampered by injuries and inconsistent recent results. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the clearer opportunities, though Sassuolo's attacking talent means they should register a goal of their own.
Match info
Tournaments:
Referee:
Davide Di Marco
Stadium
Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | |
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | |
| 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 20 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
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