Como will welcome Venezia to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday in Serie A as they look to continue their impressive form.
The Lariani enter this fixture aiming to extend their winning streak and close the gap at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, the visiting Arancioneroverdi will hope they can end their bad run of form that has seen them rooted in the relegation zone.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Como vs Venezia key stats
- Venezia have lost their last five away games across all competitions.
- Venezia have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight of their nine Serie A games this season.
- Como have won four games in a row across all competitions.
Como vs Venezia preview: Hosts looking to continue winning streak
Como vs Venezia — Tale of the Tape
| Como | vs | Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 20th |
| 20 | Points | 3 |
| 17 | Goals For | 6 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 19 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 19th |
Como maintained their remarkable progress on Tuesday, coming from behind to secure a convincing 3-1 victory away to Torino.
That result marked their sixth Serie A win of the campaign, alongside two draws and just one defeat, while taking their tally to eight victories across all competitions.
Cesc Fabregas’ men have continued to exceed expectations and returned to the top four ahead of the weekend fixtures.
Home advantage could prove decisive once again, as Como are yet to suffer defeat on their own patch in any competition this season, having recorded four victories and one draw.
Given their current form and impressive home record, they will be confident of securing another positive result.
Venezia, meanwhile, have struggled to build on their surprise victory over Napoli, suffering consecutive defeats without scoring against Genoa and Inter Milan.
Their latest setback came against the league leaders, with two unfortunate late own goals contributing to a 2-0 loss.
New manager Davide Nicola now faces a difficult task as he attempts to revive the club's fortunes.
Venezia's dreadful away record makes the challenge even more daunting, having gone four consecutive Serie A away matches without so much as a point.
They will need a significant improvement in performance to end that unwanted sequence and trouble a Como side that have looked increasingly difficult to contain.
Como vs Venezia form guide & betting tips
| Como | vs | Venezia |
|---|---|---|
LDWWW |
Form | LLWLL |
| 20 | Points | 3 |
| 4th | Form Table | 20th |
| 17 | Goals For | 6 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 19 |
LWWWW |
Form (All Comps) | LLWLL |
Whispers predicts: Como 3-1 Venezia
Como enter this match with a stronger attacking record, and we predict a 3-1 victory for the home side.
The home team hold a big advantage in this game based on their recent goalscoring and their home form this season.
Historically, they also have an edge at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, having won four of their last six home games in all competitions.
The bookmakers have tipped Como to win at 3/10 (1.30) at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, based on their form.
A draw is valued at 19/4 (5.75), while an away victory for Venezia is offered at 17/2 (9.50), making them the clear underdogs.
The market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 2/5 (1.40), and both teams to score (yes) is available at 7/10 (1.70), while Nicolas Paz, anytime goalscorer, is offered at 1/1 (2.00).
> Como to win at 3/10 (1.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> Nicolas Paz, anytime goalscorer at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable