Como will take on Roma in Serie A this weekend, with both teams pushing for a place in next season's UEFA Champions League.
While Como's story is hardly a fairytale given their financial backing, Cesc Fabregas does deserve credit for putting them in a position where a top-four finish is still on the cards with ten games of the season to play.
Roma are more accustomed to being this high up the league table and are currently outside the top four on goal difference. A win here would see them leapfrog Como, though.
Before taking a look at the rest of today's betting tips, check out our Como vs Roma prediction below.
Contents
Como vs Roma key stats
- Como have won each of their last three Serie A matches.
- Roma have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Roma's last five matches.
Como vs Roma preview: Hosts to make it four in a row
| Como | vs | Roma |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 5th |
| 51 | Points | 51 |
| 46 | Goals For | 38 |
| 21 | Goals Against | 21 |
| 13 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 7th | Home Rank | 4th |
| 3rd | Away Rank | 6th |
While Como do have the richest owners in Italian football, nobody was expecting them to be competing inside the top four of Serie A this quickly, but that is what Cesc Fabregas and his team have managed this season.
What will be even more pleasing for everyone involved with the club is the fact that they are currently playing their best football of the season, with three league wins on the trot coinciding with a Coppa Italia run that has taken them to the semi-finals.
The first leg of that semi-final took place less than a fortnight ago and after drawing 0-0 with Inter at home, they now face a trip to San Siro in April for a place in the final.
Roma have lost six of their last ten away matches.
That match is a long way off yet, though, so Fabregas can keep all his eggs in the Serie A basket for now. As such, he will go as strong as possible on Sunday, with Jayden Addai his only injury concern.
As for Roma, the issue of squad management is far more pressing. I Giallorossi are still competing in the Europa League and this match is sandwiched between a round of 16 tie with Bologna.
After drawing the first leg away from home 1-1, Gian Piero Gasperini will have at at least half an eye on the return leg on Thursday when he names this team to take on Como on Sunday.
Como have won more than 50% of their last 20 matches in all competitions.
While finishing in the top four is one route to next season's Champions League, Gasperini is all too aware that winning the Europa League is another route, having done the same with Atalanta a couple of years ago.
Gasperini is hamstrung by injury and suspension issues, too. Paulo Dybala, Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk are all definitely out, Matias Soule is 50/50, and Evan Ndicka is suspended.
Como vs Roma form guide & betting tips
| Como | vs | Roma |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-W-W-D | Form | D-L-D-W-D |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 9th |
| 9 | Goals For | 11 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
Best bookie to bet on Como vs Roma – bet365
If you’re looking for the best bookie to bet on this game, bet365 is a great choice. They have a huge selection of markets and highly competitive odds for football matches.
Furthermore, you can claim a special welcome offer if you use our promo code to sign up at bet365 and get £30 in Free Bets once you place your first bet of at least £10.
Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required.
Whispers predicts: Como 2-1 Roma
Everything is pointing towards a Como victory here. They are in better form than their opponents, have fewer injuries and don't have the distraction of a European tie on the horizon. A home win has been priced at 21/10 by Bet365.
Backing over 2.5 goals is worth 23/20, and this is represents excellent value when you consider each of Roma's last four outings have all produced three goals or more.
Nico Paz is often the star of the show for Como and needs just one more goal to hit ten for the season in Serie A. He is priced at 13/5 to score anytime with Bet365.
> Anytime goalscorer- Nico Paz at 13/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Match result- Como to win at 21/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Total goals - Over 2.5 at 23/20| Likelihood: Probable