Como host Napoli as they chase fourth place

The race for fourth place continues: after returning to winning ways against Genoa, Como host Napoli hoping to at least temporarily draw level with Juventus in the standings. Napoli, however, are determined to secure second place and, after their 4–0 win over Cremonese, will be aiming to make it back-to-back victories.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The head-to-head record between the two sides at the Sinigaglia stands at 17 meetings: 4 Lariani wins (the most recent 2-1, Serie A 2024/25), 8 draws (the most recent 0-0, Serie A 1987/88) and 5 Partenopei victories (the most recent 0-2, Serie B 2001/02).

DID YOU KNOW?

Como are 1 win away from their all-time record for victories in a single Serie A season: they have claimed 17 so far, with the record standing at 18, set in 1950/51. Their all-time points record, however, has already been surpassed (61, compared to the 58 they would have accumulated in 1950/51, had a win been worth 3 points).

Only Milan (27) concede fewer goals than Como (28) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Roma (10) concede fewer first-half goals than Como (12) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (80) score more goals than Como (59) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (19) and Juventus (13) score more headed goals than Como (10, level with Cagliari) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (13%) have a better shot-to-goal conversion rate than Como (12%) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Como are the 2025/26 Serie A side that concedes the fewest xGA (34.4).

Napoli are the 2025/26 Serie A side with the most different goalscorers (19).

Napoli are the 2025/26 Serie A side that has conceded the most penalties (9).

Napoli are the 2025/26 Serie A side that receives the fewest yellow cards (43).

Only Inter (24) and Genoa (16) score more set-piece goals than Napoli (15) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (38) and Milan (35) have earned more away points than Napoli and Como (29) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

Only Inter (12) and Milan (9) have scored more goals from outside the box than Napoli and Como (8, the same as Genoa) in the 2025/26 Serie A season.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Fourth official meeting between Cesc Fabregas and Antonio Conte: one win apiece and two draws.

Anastasios Douvikas scores against Genoa: his 12th goal of the season. The Como striker hadn’t scored since 22 March (Como v Pisa, 5-0).

Scott McTominay scored against Cremonese: his 9th goal in this league campaign. The Scot has scored a total of 2 goals in his last 3 Serie A matches.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none 

Cautioned: Ramon, Da Cunha, Addai (Como)

REFEREE

FABBRI (BACCINI – BAHRI) IV: PERRI, VAR: DOVERI, AVAR: DI BELLO

UPCOMING MATCHES

Verona-Como (Sunday May 10th, 12.30 CEST)

Napoli-Bologna (Monday May 11th, 20.45 CEST)

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