Como v Atalanta, three points for Europe
Serie A

Como v Atalanta, three points for Europe

Como and Atalanta, separated by five points, face off as they look to keep their European qualification hopes alive.

At the Sinigaglia, Matchday 23 of the Serie A season sees a clash between two of the league’s most in-form sides. Como secured their second consecutive win by putting six past Torino, firmly pushing their case for a place in the top four. On the other hand, Atalanta have collected 13 points from their last five matches, most recently cruising to a 4-0 win over Parma. La Dea are aiming to close the gap on their opponents and the teams at the top of the table.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 28 Lombardy derbies in Como: Como have won 15 (most recently 1–0 in Serie A 1988/89), there have been seven draws (most recently 1–1 in Serie A 2002/03) and Atalanta have won six (most recently 2–1 away in Serie A 2024/25).

Como’s last home win over Atalanta at the Sinigaglia dates back to 14 May 1989: a 1–0 Serie A victory, decided by Marco Simone.

DID YOU KNOW?

It is since 1952/53 that Como last won at least 10 matches in a single Serie A season: they won 11 that year — the same number as they have now. Como’s all-time club record is 18 wins in 1950/51.

Only Inter (50) have scored more goals than Como (37) in Serie A 2025/26.

Only Roma (13) have conceded fewer goals than Como (16) in Serie A 2025/26.

Atalanta have 35 points after 22 matchdays: the Bergamaschi have not had a record like this at this stage of the season since 2018/19. That year, they still finished third with 69 points.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Since Raffaele Palladino took charge of Atalanta, the Orobici rank fourth in the form table: 22 points from 11 matches. Only Inter (28), Milan (25) and Juventus (23) have done better; Como are also on 22.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: none 

Cautioned: Nico Paz (Como); De Roon (Atalanta)

REFEREE

PAIRETTO (IMPERIALE – CECCON) IV: MARINELLI, VAR: CHIFFI, AVAR: PATERNA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Milan-Como (TBD)

Atalanta-Cremonese (Monday February 9, 18.30 CET)

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