Serie A

Bologna vs. Como: already a crucial game?

Bologna are hunting their first points of the season against an impressive Como side

It’s only Matchday 2, but the face-off between Bologna and Como could already be important in understanding the future of these two teams. Following away defeat to Roma, the Rossoblù will play in front of their home support for the first time this season, and will be determined to take points. The attention is on Como after beating Lazio, and everyone is eager to see whether they can make it two from two at the Dall’Ara to really put themselves in the European running.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

13 official matches between the two teams in Emilia: 6 wins for the Rossoblù (the last one 2-0 in last year's Serie A), four draws (the last one 1-1 in Serie A in 1980/81) and three wins for Como (the last one 1-0 in Serie C1 in 1993/94).

DID YOU KNOW?

Nico Paz, born in 2004, is the second youngest number 10 in Serie A 2025/26. Kenan Yildiz (born in 2005) tops the rankings, with Medon Berisha (born in 2003) also on the podium.

COACHES

Vincenzo Italiano is unbeaten in his two previous encounters with Cesc Fabregas: one win and one draw for the Rossoblu coach in Serie A 2024/25.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none Cautioned: none

REFEREE

DOVERI (PALERMO – CATALLO) IV: TREMOLADA, VAR: DI PAOLO, AVAR: PEZZUTO

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Milan-Bologna (Sunday 14 September, 20.45 CEST) Como-Genoa (Monday 15 September, 20.45 CEST)