Como and Venezia Clash at Lunchtime

Como host Venezia at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Sunday's lunchtime kick-off on Matchday 10 of Serie A. After a slight dip in form around the international break, the hosts have rediscovered their momentum and are targeting a fourth consecutive victory, following wins over Fiorentina, Sassuolo and Torino. Venezia, meanwhile, came away empty-handed from Wednesday's home clash with Inter despite an encouraging performance. Rooted to the bottom of the table, the visitors desperately need points as they look to climb out of last place.

HEAD TO HEAD

There have been 21 previous meetings between the two sides in Como: 10 wins for Como (most recently 2-1 in Serie B 2023/24), 7 draws (most recently 1-1 in Serie A 2024/25) and 4 wins for Venezia (most recently 2-1 in the Coppa Italia Serie C 2016/17).

Como have scored in each of their last 9 home matches against Venezia, netting 14 goals in total over that run. Their last home match without scoring was Como-Venezia 0-1 in Serie C1 1990/91.

DID YOU KNOW?

Como have won 4 consecutive competitive matches: their last defeat came on 14 October (Feyenoord-Como 3-2, Champions League).

Venezia have gone 221 minutes without scoring: their last goal was scored by Akor Adams in the 49th minute of Venezia-Napoli 1-0.

Venezia are winless away from home in Serie A since 12 February 2022 (Torino-Venezia 1-2): since then, they have recorded 10 draws and 20 defeats in 30 away matches.

Como have conceded fewer second-half goals than any other team (1).

Only Fiorentina (12.2) complete more dribbles per match than Como (10.5).

Venezia have the lowest shot conversion rate (4.72%).

Venezia have received more yellow cards than any other team (20, level with Fiorentina).

COACHES and PLAYERS

This will be the 4th official meeting between Cesc Fabregas and Davide Nicola: in the previous 3, there were 2 draws and 1 win for the Spanish coach.

Jacobo Ramón scored against Torino: it was the Spanish defender’s 2nd goal of the current league season, matching his tally from the whole of last season.

Nico Paz scored against Torino: it was the Argentine’s 3rd goal of the current league season. No player has attempted more shots in Serie A than him (42).

Martin Baturina scored against Torino: it was the Croatian midfielder’s 3rd goal of the season, already half of the 6 he scored in the whole of last season.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none 

Cautioned: none 

REFEREE

FERRIERI CAPUTI (ROSSI M. – SCATRAGLI) IV: PAIRETTO, VAR: COSSO, AVAR: GIUA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Inter-Como (8/11, 18.00)

Venezia-Udinese (6/11, 20.45)

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