Napoli will welcome Como to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday evening for a crucial Coppa Italia quarter-final encounter as both teams edge closer to their first trophy this season.
The Partenopei enter this fixture following a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Genoa in Serie A last weekend, a result that helped Antonio Conte's team maintain their pursuit of the league leaders.
The visitors, on the other hand, head to Naples after a goalless draw against Atalanta, where a late penalty miss by Nico Paz prevented them from climbing into the Champions League places.
Cesc Fabregas has transformed the Lariani into a resilient and disciplined unit that currently sit sixth in the table, meaning they will pose a significant threat to the home side's aspirations of reaching the semi-finals.
Read our Napoli vs Como predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Coppa Italia predictions.
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Napoli vs Como prediction: A draw is expected
Key statistics
- Como are unbeaten in their last four matches, with three of those games producing more than 2.5 total goals.
- Napoli have scored at least one goal in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- Both teams played a full-time draw in their last encounter.
Correct score prediction: Napoli 2-2 Como
We expect a very tight game in their encounter, just like their clash in Serie A. Both teams will likely settle for a draw and take the game into extra time. We predict a 2-2 draw in this cup tie, with both teams scoring a lot of goals.
The visitors have shown incredible resilience against the top teams in the league and looking at their previous meetings, Como have had an edge. Antonio Conte's men failed to get the better of Fabregas’ side in their recent league meeting.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Home side narrow favourites
- Home: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Away: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers give the home side a slight edge, with odds of 2.25 implying a 44.4% chance of victory. The draw is priced at 3.25, suggesting a 30.8% probability, while the away side are close behind at 3.20, reflecting a 31.3% chance of taking all three points. The odds favour a finely balanced contest, with only a marginal preference for a home win.
Most recent head-to-head: Como edge in recent meetings
The history between these two teams has become increasingly competitive as the visitors have established themselves as a top-flight force. Looking at their last five encounters, Napoli have won just one game, Como have secured three victories and one game ended in a draw.
The most recent clash saw the Lariani hold Napoli to a 0-0 stalemate away from home, while before that, Como secured a narrow 2-1 win at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, which avenged their 3-1 defeat at the Maradona in the earlier fixture.
The recent shift in momentum suggests that there is no longer a significant gap in quality between these two Italian outfits, with Como having the upper hand.
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Napoli preview: Injury concerns and selection decisions
Antonio Conte will be anxiously monitoring Scott McTominay’s fitness ahead of Tuesday, after the Scottish midfielder was withdrawn midway through Saturday’s match and now faces a race to recover in time.
His availability remains uncertain and could further add to Napoli’s growing injury list. The hosts are already without several key figures, with Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour sidelined alongside captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Wide options are also limited, as Matteo Politano and David Neres continue their recovery spells. There is some positive news, however, with Vanja Milinkovic-Savic recently returning and pushing for a starting role in goal following Alex Meret’s error against Genoa.
Elsewhere, Juan Jesus will be unavailable for Sunday’s Serie A meeting with Roma as he serves a suspension after his red card at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Beukema, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Gutierrez, Lobotka, McTominay, Spinazzola, Vergara, Elmas & Hojlund
Last five fixtures
- 07.02.26 – Genoa 2–3 Napoli
- 31.01.26 – Napoli 2–1 Fiorentina
- 28.01.26 – Napoli 2–3 Chelsea
- 25.01.26 – Juventus 3–0 Napoli
- 20.01.26 – FC Copenhagen 1–1 Napoli
Como preview: Squad boost for Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas has very few selection headaches ahead of this fixture, with an almost fully fit squad available. Only Assane Diao and Edoardo Goldaniga remain sidelined through injury, while the rest of the group have benefited from eight full days to train and recover.
Predicted lineup: Butez (GK), Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle, Perrone, Da Cunha, Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina & Douvikas
Last five fixtures
- 01.02.26 – Como 0–0 Atalanta
- 27.01.26 – Fiorentina 1–3 Como
- 24.01.26 – Como 6–0 Torino
- 19.01.26 – Lazio 0–3 Como
- 15.01.26 – Como 1–3 AC Milan
Player to watch: Anastasios Douvikas
Anastasios Douvikas has been a key player for Como, especially during cup games. The forward is the top scorer in the Coppa Italia, with three goals to his name and will be looking to add to his tally.
His consistency in the final third has made him a big threat and he will likely trouble the Napoli defence when they meet. He will be looking to help his team push for their first trophy this season and possibly score a goal in the game.