The Matchday 26 Serie A encounter between Como and Napoli will take place on February 23 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium. Como vs. Napoli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Como
In the previous round, Cesc Fabregas's side secured a 2-0 away victory against Fiorentina. As a result, Como managed to win after suffering three consecutive defeats in the league. Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the first time in their last seven Serie A matches. In the standings, the team has accumulated 25 points, climbing to the 13th position. It's worth noting that Como has conceded 20 goals at home this season, a figure surpassed by only four other clubs.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of Como's last 8 home matches in Serie A (3 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has scored exactly one or two goals in 6 of their last 7 home league matches.
- Como has conceded in the second half in 7 of their last 9 home Serie A games.
Projected lineup for Como (4-2-3-1)
Jean Butez – Alex Valle, Edoardo Goldaniga, Alberto Dossena, Ivan Smolcic – Lucas da Cunha, Maximo Perrone – Nicolas Paz Martinez, Maxence Caqueret, Gabriel Strefezza – Assane Diao.
Defenders Ignasi Van der Brempt and Mergim Vojvoda, as well as midfielder Sergi Roberto, will miss the game due to injuries.
Napoli
Antonio Conte's side drew 2-2 with Lazio away in the last round. As a result, Napoli failed to win their third consecutive league match but extended their unbeaten run to ten games (7 wins, 3 draws). Additionally, the club couldn't keep a clean sheet for the fifth consecutive Serie A match. Napoli has collected 56 points, maintaining the top spot in the standings, with a two-point lead over second-placed Inter. Notably, Napoli is the best away team in the current league season based on points earned (28).
- The club is unbeaten in their last 12 away Serie A matches (8 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has scored in the first half in 8 of their last 9 away league matches.
- Napoli has conceded no more than one goal in 9 of their last 11 away Serie A matches.
Projected lineup for Napoli (3-5-2)
Alex Meret – Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Alessandro Buongiorno – Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Stanislav Lobotka, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Scott McTominay, Pasquale Mazzocchi – Giacomo Raspadori, Romelu Lukaku.
Defenders Leonardo Spinazzola and Mathias Olivera, as well as forward David Neres, will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Gianluca Manganiello (Italy)
Matches – 10 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 20%.
Como vs. Napoli: Match Prediction
Cesc Fabregas's side has clearly focused on an active attacking play style at home this season, frequently putting pressure on opponents' defenses. This approach allows Como to score regularly: in their last seven home Serie A matches, the team hasn't left the field without scoring. However, their defensive actions often suffer: in 10 of their last 12 home league matches, the team failed to keep a clean sheet.
Napoli's success this Serie A season is directly linked to their strong away performances. Antonio Conte's side creates many attacking opportunities and has shown high scoring efficiency: the team has found the net in each of their last ten away league matches, scoring at least two goals in six of those games. However, their defense isn't always flawless: Napoli has conceded in 6 of their last 8 away matches.
I expect an active attacking game from both opponents. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
