Struggling in the relegation zone, Fiorentina welcome Como to the Stadio Artemio Franchi for a Serie A clash on Sunday.
The Viola sit 19th in the table with four points from six matches, having already suffered four defeats.
Balancing domestic and European commitments can be a difficult task, but Cesc Fabregas's side have managed it well so far, despite going three matches without a win.
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.
Fiorentina vs Como key stats
- Seven of Fiorentina's latest eight matches have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Como have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Fiorentina's four of last five matches.
Fiorentina vs Como preview: More misery for the home side?
Fiorentina vs Como — Tale of the Tape
| Fiorentina | vs | Como |
|---|---|---|
| 19th | Position | 8th |
| 4 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Goals For | 9 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 19th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Fiorentina have made a dismal start for the second season in a row, having conceded 14 goals already.
The Viola broke their winless run by defeating Venezia 4-2. They went on to win 3-0 against Pisa in the Coppa Italia before drawing 1-1 against Napoli.
However, old problems surfaced as they lost 2-1 against Genoa, ahead of this fixture.
Fabiano Parisi is a long-term absentee, and currently unavailable. Franco Mastantuono underwent surgery in his left hand, but he is expected to feature.
Como made a solid start to the new campaign, where they remained unbeaten in their opening five matches, winning in four of them.
Cesc Fabregas's side lost 2-0 against Frosinone before drawing 0-0 against ten-men Roma in the Serie A.
Frosinone broke Como's 10-game unbeaten streak, and their winless run continued as they lost 3-2 against Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Como could be without Moise Kean for this game as he is struggling with fitness, and Tasos Douvikas could start upfront.
Fiorentina vs Como form guide & betting tips
| Fiorentina | vs | Como |
|---|---|---|
LLLWD |
Form | WWWLD |
| 4 | Points | 10 |
| 15th | Form Table | 5th |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
LWWDL |
Form (All Comps) | WWLDL |
Whispers predicts: Fiorentina 1-2 Como
Fiorentina are badly struggling this season, while Como will look to keep pace with other rivals at the top. They are priced at 2.05 to pick up all three points.
Both sides have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three meetings between them, and therefore BTTS – Yes at 1.57 looks a tempting offer.
Five of their last seven meetings between the two sides have produced three or more goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 enticing option to back using our Betano bonus code.
> Both teams to score at 1.57 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 | Likelihood: Medium
> Fiorentina to score first at 2.30 | Likelihood: Medium