Como will take on Genoa in Serie A on Monday, 15 September, with both teams looking for a win as domestic action returns following the international break.
The need for a win is more pressing for the visitors, as after two games this season, they have only picked up one point. Como, meanwhile, are sitting in midtable on three points.
As part of this week's round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Como vs Genoa prediction below.
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Como vs Genoa prediction: The hosts to win without conceding
Key Stats
- Como have conceded just three goals across their last five home league matches.
- Genoa have are yet to score a single goal in Serie A this season.
- None of the four matches that these two teams have played in Serie A this season have produced three goals or more.
Correct score prediction: Como 1-0 Genoa
Neither of these two teams have looked particularly impressive going forward this season, but Como are, generally speaking, a more confident and potetnt team on home soil. The corresponding fixture was won 1-0 by Como last season, and a repeat of that is very much on the cards here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Como are the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Como vs Genoa odds are weighted in favour of the home team, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, given their opponents haven't even scored a goal this season. Ladbrokes have given Como a 60.6% chance of winning the match on Monday night, while Genoa have been given just an 18.2% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Plenty of draws
The price of 27/10 on a draw looks tempting when you look at the recent H2H record in matches between these two teams. They have met on just four occasions over the past 20 years, and three of them have ended all square. The only team to record a win over the other in that time frame is Como, who won 1-0 in their home fixture last season.
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
Como
Genoa
Italy Serie A 07/11/24
Genoa
Como
Italy Serie B 10/04/23
Como
Genoa
Italy Serie B 13/11/22
Genoa
Como
Como preview: A debut for Carlos?
Como fans will be hoping to get a look at deadline day signing Diego Carlos, who could come straight into the team at centre-back. What helps Carlos' hopes of a start is the fact that there are two defenders out injured in the Como squad, Ignace van der Bempt and Alberto Dossena.
Predicted lineup: Butez (GK), Vojvoda, Ramon, Carlos, Valle, Da Cunha, Perrone, Kuhn, Paz, Rodriguez, Morata
Last five results
- Bologna 1-0 Como
- Como 2-0 Lazio
- Como 3-1 Sudtirol
- Barcelona 5-0 Como
- Real Betis 2-3 Como
Genoa preview: Relying on loan players
Genoa's hopes of surviving relegation this season will likely rely on the players they have brought in on loan. Up front, AC Milan's Lorenzo Colombo will need to find his shooting boots, while just behind him, Inter Milan's Valentin Carboni will be the creative spark.
Predicted lineup: Leali (GK), Norton-Cuffy, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin, Masini, Frendrup, Carboni, Stanciu, Gronbaek, Colombo
Last five results
- Genoa 0-1 Juventus
- Genoa 0-0 Lecce
- Genoa 3-0 L.R Vicenza
- Renees 2-2 Genoa
- Oviedo 0-0 Genoa
Player to watch: Nico Paz
Como did very well to keep hold of Nico Paz over the summer, with several bigger European clubs interested in his services. The Argentinian playmaker has picked up where he left off last season, and has registered one goal and one assist in his two Serie A appearances so far. He will be Como's biggest threat on Monday night.