BETTING GUIDE: Napoli Vs Como, Match preview, team news and betting prediction
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Despite Como’s excellent defensive structure, Napoli’s home form and attacking firepower should prove decisive. Expect a competitive affair, but the champions’ quality and tactical control at the Maradona should see them through.
Reigning Serie A champions Napoli continue their title defence with a crucial home fixture against an impressive Como 1907 side on Saturday evening at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples.
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This Round 10 of the Serie A League clash promises to be one of the weekend’s standout contests, as both teams arrive in solid form and eager to consolidate their positions near the top of the Serie A table.
Napoli currently sit top of the Serie A standings with 21 points from nine matches (W7, L2), maintaining their push for consecutive league crowns under Antonio Conte.
The Partenopei are back on home soil after securing a hard-fought 1–0 away win over Lecce, a result that marked their first clean sheet in ten competitive games.
That victory not only stabilized their defensive rhythm but also extended their solid domestic start, keeping them within reach of building a commanding early-season lead.
Their opponents, Como, continue to punch above expectations this campaign.
The Cesc FÃ bregas-led side have displayed impressive organization and resilience, collecting 16 points from their opening nine games to sit comfortably in the top five.
Known for their disciplined structure and compact defensive unit, the Larians have lost just once in their last eight games across all competitions and remain unbeaten since early September (W4, D4).
This match offers them a chance to measure their progress against the defending champions on one of Italy’s toughest grounds.
Napoli’s strength lies in their home dominance.
Conte’s men have built a fortress at the Maradona Stadium, winning all five of their home matches this season in all competitions.
Their last league game here - a 3–1 triumph over Inter Milan - showcased their trademark mix of structured pressing, wing overloads, and efficient transitions.
Under Conte’s pragmatic system, Napoli combine vertical passing through midfield with aggressive fullback support, allowing them to stretch opponents and create numerous second-ball opportunities.
Como, on the other hand, are developing a distinct identity under FÃ bregas.
They operate primarily in a compact 4-2-3-1 setup, designed to frustrate superior opponents and break quickly through technical midfielders.
Their defensive record speaks volumes - only six goals conceded in nine games, the second-best record in Serie A.
However, one concern remains: their ability to consistently threaten in away fixtures. Como have managed just one win in four away outings (D2, L1) this season, though their performances have generally been competitive.
Napoli face several injury setbacks ahead of this clash.
Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alex Meret remain sidelined, while Stanislav Lobotka continues to be a fitness doubt.
Midweek, Noa Lang was forced off with a knock, adding to Conte’s selection concerns in the attacking third.
However, Napoli’s depth ensures options remain plentiful, with Rasmus Højlund expected to lead the line and David Neres likely to continue his fine run of form on the flank after providing assists in each of his last three games.
Como will be without Alberto Dossena, who is recovering from injury, while Sergi Roberto remains a fitness doubt. Otherwise, FÃ bregas has a near full-strength squad to choose from.
The in-form Nico Paz will be key - the Argentine playmaker has contributed four goals and four assists this season and remains the creative heartbeat of Como’s attack.
Expect him to operate in advanced pockets behind the striker, linking transitions and supplying the wide players.
Across the 34 meetings between these two teams, Napoli hold the historical edge with 21 wins, compared to six for Como and seven draws.
However, Como have won four of the last five encounters, showing they know how to hurt the champions. Both sides won their home fixtures in last season’s meetings - suggesting that home advantage could once again prove decisive.
The clash is expected to feature a contrast of approaches - Napoli’s high-intensity, possession-based attack against Como’s structured low-to-mid block.
Conte will push his wing-backs high and rely on midfielders to penetrate between lines.
Meanwhile, Fà bregas will instruct his side to stay compact, look for turnovers, and counter through Paz’s creativity and Cutrone’s runs behind the defence.
The first goal could dictate the flow: an early Napoli strike might force Como to abandon their compact shape, opening gaps for the hosts’ dynamic front line.
Conversely, if Como manage to frustrate Napoli deep into the game, set-pieces or counter-attacks could swing momentum their way.
Key Pointers
Napoli have scored twice in the second half in each of their last three home league matches.
Three of Napoli’s four home matches this season have seen both teams score.
Como have not opened the scoring in any of their four away fixtures this season.
Como’s defence has conceded more than one goal only once in their last 20 competitive games.
Napoli are unbeaten in their last 17 home games across all competitions (W13, D3).
Despite Como’s excellent defensive structure, Napoli’s home form and attacking firepower should prove decisive.
Expect a competitive affair, but the champions’ quality and tactical control at the Maradona should see them through.
Prediction; Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
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