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Serie A outfit Como welcome RB Leipzig to Stade Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday in round one of the 2026-27 Champions League.
While the hosts are making their debut on Europe's biggest stage, the visitors return to Champions League action after missing out last season.
Read our Como vs RB Leipzig prediction, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Como vs. RB Leipzig key stats
- Como have conceded in each of their last four matches.
- Both teams have scored in eight of the hosts' last 10 outings.
- Five of Leipzig's last six matches have produced at least three goals.
Como vs. RB Leipzig preview: Happy UCL debut for I Lariani
Como vs. RB Leipzig — Tale of the Tape
| Como | vs | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
| 4th (Serie A) | Position | 8th (Bundesliga) |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 7 | Goals For | 4 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 11th |
When Como returned to Serie A in 2024 after a 21-year absence, few expected them to survive, but they secured a top-half finish in their first season back and then pulled off one of the biggest surprises in Italian football last term by finishing fourth.
With the added challenge of European football, I Lariani had a busy summer, bringing in a number of new faces to help Cesc Fabregas navigate what promises to be a demanding campaign.
However, the Spaniard has made a bright start to the new season, collecting seven points from a possible nine following Friday’s 4-1 win over Genoa.
Como finished last season with the best defensive record in Serie A, but have conceded in each of their three games so far, something they will need to address if they are to impress in their debut Champions League campaign.
Thursday’s hosts need look no further than Union Saint-Gilloise, who beat PSV Eindhoven last season, for inspiration when it comes to debutants winning their first Champions League fixture.
Marquee summer signing Moise Kean registered an assist on his first appearance last time out and could make his full debut against one of his former clubs.
Leipzig endured a torrid Champions League campaign in 2024-25, losing seven of their eight matches and conceding 15 goals. The 2020 semi-finalists will be hoping for a much-improved showing this time around.
Despite an illustrious playing career, new manager Martin Demichelis never won this competition, coming closest in 2010 when his Bayern Munich side lost to Inter Milan in the final.
Demichelis enjoyed a bright start to life at the helm, with his side winning their first two official matches by a combined 9-0 scoreline, but Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Werder Bremen has disrupted Leipzig's momentum.
Die Roten Bullen have yet to lose back-to-back competitive matches in 2026, a record they will look to preserve after the trip to Lombardy.
However, Thursday's visitors have not won a Champions League away match in six attempts since November 2023.
Como vs. RB Leipzig form guide & betting tips
| Como | vs | RB Leipzig |
|---|---|---|
D
W
W
|
Form |
W
W
L
|
| 7 | Goals For | 10 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
N/A |
Champions League |
N/A
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Whispers predicts: Como 2-1 RB Leipzig
The magnitude of the occasion may take some getting used to for Como, but we are backing the hosts to prevail on Thursday and justify their status as 4/5 (1.80) favourites.
However, Como’s recent defensive record suggests BTTS – Yes at 9/17 (1.53) is a strong option to land for the fourth game in a row.
Martin Baturina has two goals and an assist in his last two outings, and the 23-year-old – who already has Champions League experience from his time at Dinamo Zagreb – looks good value at 15/8 (2.88) to score anytime here.
> Match result — Como to win at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Likely
> BTTS – Yes at 9/17 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Martin Baturina to score anytime at 15/8 (2.88) | Likelihood: Likely